Newcastle West Riding Centre

Newcastle West Riding Centre HORSE & PONY RIDING LESSONS
Adults & Children
Small Groups
Beginners to Advanced
"Learn to ride wher Our ponies are extremely well trained, and very safe.

HORSE & PONY RIDING LESSONS
Adults & Children
Small Groups
Beginners to Advanced
"Learn to ride where safety and fun is our motto".
2km from Newcastle West

Mary Leonard is a BHSAI and HSI Qualified Instructor, who comes from a long established horse family, riding from the age of 4. Mary herself has competed to a high level in all disciplines. Mary breaks and trains her own horses alongside her f

amily, who have produced such animals as Ringwood Cockatoo ( Gold Medallist, World Equestrian Games 2006) and Ringwood Magistrate and Master Crusoe (Olympics 2012). Mary Leonard's riding school offers Horse and Pony Riding lessons for both adults and children from the age of 8 years and upwards. There is a maximum of 6 students in each group to ensure personal attention. Our facilities include an indoor arena and 2 outdoor all-weather arenas, a full course of show jumping fences and a x-country course. Hats and back-protectors are provided for all of our clients. No prior experience required, we will teach you the basics of horsemanship;all of our riders learn to control their pony so they can participate in the classes and pony games in a safe and fun way. We offer tuition on:

- Flat work
-Dressage
-Show jumping
-X-Country
-Hacking out (trail paths)
-Mounted Games
-Stable Management

Every year we run Mid-Term Break, Easter and Summer Camps, and at Christmas our students have an opportunity to participate in a local Junior- Hunt.

15/02/2025

Times for Show Tomorrow
9.30am XPoles
10.30am 50s
10.45am 60s
11.30am 70s
12.15pm 80s
12.45pm 90s
Teas and Coffees available
Zak’s Specialty
Chocolate Biscuit Cake!

05/02/2025
03/02/2025

The IPS are once again delighted the offer the opportunity to those wishing to compete in the Working Hunter Classes at the RDS in 2025. Qualifiers at the below venues and dates. Every care has been give to support the RDS Ethos of equal opportunity to all competitors to qualify at in multiple disciplines if they so wish. In an effort to accommodate all, attention has been given to avoid crossover with any other RDS Qualifiers. Entries for the RDS Close on Monday July 7th, 2025 IPS Northern Area Limerick/Clare IPS Irish Pony Society North Western Area Irish Pony Society Western Area Irish Pony Society South Leinster/Waterford Cork Area Ips Page Wicklow Area Ips KNL Area IPS RDSDublin Horse Show

03/02/2025

The IPS is delighted to introduce the the 2025 Sports Pony Challenge. Ireland is Hosting the European Championships in 2026. You don't have to be a member to try it! Keep an eye on FB for entry open date!!! IPS Western Area Irish Pony Society South Leinster/Waterford Limerick/Clare IPS IPS Northern Area Cork Area Ips Page Irish Pony Society North Western Area Wicklow Area Ips KNL Area IPS Tipperary Area Ips

14/01/2025

A former eventer and point-to-point jockey who hunted into her 80s celebrated her 100th birthday with parties, a card from The King – and a ride on a “lovely” mare. Elizabeth Breton’s centenary came on 31 December and she told H&H she had been hoping to have a canter on her regular ride Lily...

03/01/2025

Times Show Tomorrow Saturday 4th Jan
10am XPoles
10.30 50s
10.45 60s
11.15 70s
11.45 80s
12.00 90s

Happy New Year to everyone. Thanks for all the support at our shows and all the activities we have run during 2024. The ...
31/12/2024

Happy New Year to everyone. Thanks for all the support at our shows and all the activities we have run during 2024.
The kids have really improved and make the riding school proud.
Great attitudes and efforts have been shown throughout 2024 by all the kids and adults!
More Fun and Games in 2025🎉🎉🎉🐴🐴🐴

Well Done to the NCW Riding School kids who bravely took part in the StoneHall Harriers Children’s Hunt today.
30/12/2024

Well Done to the NCW Riding School kids who bravely took part in the StoneHall Harriers Children’s Hunt today.

Dawn before the Show today
01/12/2024

Dawn before the Show today

Prize winners of the 50cm against the clock
01/12/2024

Prize winners of the 50cm against the clock

Well done to all the kids who took part in our Show Jumping Winter League. Thanks for supporting it and Well Done to all...
01/12/2024

Well done to all the kids who took part in our Show Jumping Winter League.
Thanks for supporting it and Well Done to all the prize winners today.
Our next Show will be our Christmas Show on Saturday 4th January🧑‍🎄

30/11/2024

Times for Finals at Show Tomorrow
9.30 XPoles
10.15 50s
11.15 60s
12.00 70s
12.30 80s
After the 6th fence it’s against the clock.
Except XPoles
Prizes will be given after each class to the first 6 places.
Rosettes for everyone. 😀

Times for Show9.30am XPoles10.15am 50s11.15am 60s12.15 70s12.45 80s1pm 90s
23/11/2024

Times for Show
9.30am XPoles
10.15am 50s
11.15am 60s
12.15 70s
12.45 80s
1pm 90s

Lovely scenic lessons today in the snow.
21/11/2024

Lovely scenic lessons today in the snow.

Address

Cork Road, Fanlehane
Newcastle West
V42YK88

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 8pm
Saturday 8am - 2pm

Telephone

+353876180671

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