Balcultry Stables

03/08/2024

Team Dressage Day here in Paris.

29/07/2024

Congratulations GB

28/07/2024

27/07/2024

Team for cross country sector 6.
And below our team for fence no. 28

23/07/2024

Such a beautiful venue 😍.

03/07/2024

🔥🔥🔥BHS Training and Events schedule for the Autumn 🔥🔥🔥

BHS Stage 2/3 training vouchers are available.

To book please contact Catriona.
email [email protected] mob 086 052 8313

28/06/2024

Well done Lily! It's great to see the hard work paying off!

27/06/2024

It's all starting to take shape! Only 3 weeks to go, the count down is on!!! ✈️ 🐎 🇫🇷


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29/05/2024

Our Newsletter for June 2024 Balcultry EC

🔥🔥We have lots of good news and up coming events happening.
📌Our lessons for June are open now. Some spaces still available for 2 Day Kids Pony Camp.
📌Great News for our BHS students - you can avail of training vouchers for BHS Stages 2 & 3!

Bookings can be made on our booking app www. Hopoti.com Or
Contact Catriona for full details email [email protected] 📞📲phone or text 086 052 8313.

05/05/2024

Anyone for a golden ticket to the RDS? Lots of action here in cavan! 1st of the Dublin Qualifiers were underway yesterday 🙌. I got to meet so many amazing ponies and riders. 🥰

29/04/2024

🦄🦄🦄🦄Summer Pony Camps 🦄🦄🦄🦄
On or Off the lead Camps - Beginners / Improvers
2 day camps 10 am to 1pm. Aimed at 6 to 12 years of age.
🔥3rd Wed & 4th Thurs July
🔥10th Wed & 11th Thurs July

Grooming, Pony Riding and Games. Certificates and Ribbons.
Enquires to Catriona by email [email protected]

Balcultry Stables EC is an Approved BHS. 5* Livery and Riding School in Swords, Co. Dublin.

28/04/2024

MAY 2024 Timetable
• BHS 1st Ride Assessment 24th & 26th June – 4 spaces available
• 2 day Pony Camp July 3rd & 4th and 10th & 11th.

Group LESSON DATES: ***NEW Beginners Class Semiprivate 3.30pm
Mondays Private Lessons
Tuesdays 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th (4)
Wednesdays 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 28th (5)
Thursdays 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd & 30th (5)
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Equine Therapy Sessions TRR
Tuesdays 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th (4)
Wednesdays 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th (5)
Friday 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th & 31st (5)
Saturday 11th, 18th, 25th (3)

Balcultry Stables EC is an Approved BHS. 5* Livery and Riding School in Swords, Co. Dublin.

25/04/2024

Less than 100 days to the Olympics. Here's a video on the equestrian games and what's planned.

Chateau de Versaille: The home of equestrian sports during the Olympics | RIDE presented by Longines - YouTube

The famous Chateau des Versaille will be home to all equestrian events during the Olympic Games 2024. In this episode of RIDE presented by Longines we are ta...

17/04/2024

Good news for Students. As we are approved BHS Training and Assessment Centre, you may be able to avail of funding. Our names will be added on the application shortly, we will let you know😀

Check out the BHS Training Fund website link.

We run events across the country - from summer camps to dressage competitions, there's something for every level of equestrian.

13/04/2024

Experience the joy of horsemanship at our equestrian centre as the sunnier days approach! Our schedule is packed with exciting new classes, enriching lessons, and upcoming BHS Assessments. And don't miss out on the highlight of the season - our Summer Pony Camps! Join us for unforgettable moments galloping into summertime fun.

🔥NEW Beginner Taster Lesson Group. Care and Ride. Thursday 3.15pm starting in May. 4 weeks.
🔥Equine Therapy Lessons – extra days and afternoon times have been added. See flyer
🔥Summer Pony Camp for Jr. Dates 3 & 4 and 10 & 11 July. See flyer.
🔥BHS Assessments – May 10th BHS Stage 2. 24th June Stage 1 Ride Safe. See flyer

More details are on our website https://balcultrystables.ie/events-for-april-and-may-24/

See you soon!
Catriona @ Balcultry EC mob 086 052 8313 [email protected]

12/04/2024

"Transform moods and engage with nature during our equine therapy sessions. Farmland walks coming soon!"

Benefits of Equine Therapy:
🐴Physical movement aids muscle strength and coordination
🐴Emotional sensitivity enhances therapeutic connections
🐴Calming presence promotes stress relief and emotional regulation

Children aged between 4 and 12 years of age.
Farm land, Indoor and outdoor Arenas. Approved Riding Centre AIRE & BHS.
Enquires contact Catriona by text 086 0528313 or email [email protected]

09/04/2024

"Join us for a 1:1 equine therapy session in our indoor arena or explore nature on a walk around our farmland."

Benefits of Equine Therapy:
🐴Physical movement aids muscle strength and coordination
🐴Emotional sensitivity enhances therapeutic connections
🐴Calming presence promotes stress relief and emotional regulation

Children aged between 4 and 12 years of age.
Farm land, Indoor and outdoor Arenas. Approved Riding Centre AIRE & BHS.
Enquires contact Catriona by text 086 0528313 or email [email protected]

07/04/2024

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Stage 2 Training Spring Training and BHS Assessment 10th May

📌Online Zoom Mon 8th April 7.30pm Equine Health

📌Lunge x3 2.15pm Sat 23rd Mar, 13th & 20th April - Lunge Time, Safely, working and Handling

📌Practical’s 6.45pm Wed 10th , 17th, 24th April & 2 May Practical’s at the Yard.

Training and skills book sign off by APC Catriona Monks Walsh BHSII Level 4

Enquires text Catriona 086 052 8313 or email us [email protected]

Bookings on Itsplainingsailing.com click the link here https://itsplainsailing.com/org/balcultry

Balcultry Stables EC is an Approved BHS. 5* Livery and Riding School in Swords, Co. Dublin.

07/04/2024

Stage 2 Training @ Balcultry Stables

Assessment Care and Lunge 10th May

📌Online Zoom Mon 8th April 7.30pm Equine Health
📌Lunge x3 2.15pm Sat 23rd Mar, 13th & 20th April - Lunge Time, Safely, working and Handling
📌Practical’s 6.45pm Wed 10th , 17th, 24th April & 2 May Practical’s at the Yard.
Training and skills book sign off by APC Catriona Monks Walsh BHSII Level 4
Enquires text Catriona 086 052 8313 or email us [email protected]
Bookings on Itsplainingsailing.com click the link here https://itsplainsailing.com/org/balcultry

07/04/2024

A really great video about equine therapy ❤️

05/04/2024

BHS TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT DATES AT BALCULTRY

BHS Ride Safe Silver Award at Balcultry Stables, Swords, Co Dublin. K67 H298.
Challenge Awards Silver Riding Out Safely. This is the first riding assessment for your BHS Coaching.
• 24th June Mon x Zoom 7pm. 26th June Wed All Day at Balcultry Stables. 10 am to 4pm.
• 19th Aug Mon x Zoom 7pm. 21st Aug Wed All Day at Balcultry Stables. 10 am to 4pm.
All material and training is included e165. As a BHS Approved Centre our horses will be ridden for the training and assessment.

This award is accepted by the Irish Pony Club and the British Horse Society.
For more information please read Ride Safe Award | The British Horse Society (bhs.org.uk)
Booking online https://itsplainsailing.com/org/balcultry -47987https://itsplainsailing.com/org/balcultry -47987

Enquiries please contact Catriona text 086 052 8313 or email [email protected]

05/04/2024

"Thank you for being part of our equine therapy community. Enjoy the beauty of the farmland as summer approaches at Balcultry EC."

Benefits of Equine Therapy:
🐴Physical movement aids muscle strength and coordination
🐴Emotional sensitivity enhances therapeutic connections
🐴Calming presence promotes stress relief and emotional regulation

Children aged between 4 and 12 years of age.
Farm land, Indoor and outdoor Arenas. Approved Riding Centre AIRE & BHS.
Enquires contact Catriona by text 086 0528313 or email [email protected]

03/04/2024

Stage 2 Training at Balcultry
🔥Assessment 10th May

📌Online Zoom Mon 8th April 7.30pm Health
📌Lunge x3 Sat 23rd Mar, 13th & 20th April: Time, safe working and handling.
📌Practical’s Wed 10th , 17th, 24th April & 2 May - Practical’s

Also
📌BHS Ride Safe Training and Assessment - starts 24th June

Bookings on https://itsplainsailing.com/org/balcultry
Enquires please text Catriona on 086 052 8313 or email [email protected]

02/04/2024

"Welcome to Balcultry EC! Experience equine therapy in our indoor arena or walk through our scenic farmland this season."

Benefits of Equine Therapy:
🐴Physical movement aids muscle strength and coordination
🐴Emotional sensitivity enhances therapeutic connections
🐴Calming presence promotes stress relief and emotional regulation

Children aged between 4 and 12 years of age.
Farm land, Indoor and outdoor Arenas. Approved Riding Centre AIRE & BHS.
Enquires contact Catriona by text 086 0528313 or email [email protected]

24/03/2024

Well, the kick-off for the Paris Olympics 2024 started yesterday. The training and work schedules are being delivered over the next few weeks. Great buzz and excitement.
The only surprise was the colour of the uniform!. I thought it would be the French colours, but they went for green 💚. Very Irish! 45 thousand wearing green 💚 😍 🇮🇪 😀. (The hats aren't great).

03/03/2024

BHS 1st Ride Assessment

Challenge Awards Silver Ride Out Award on 20th March - one space left.

Zoom Class Wednesday 20th March 7pm.
Ride and assessment 10 am to 3.45pm 27th March .

To book email Catriona [email protected].

02/03/2024

Delighted that the outdoor arena is dry after all that rain 🌧 😀

26/02/2024

We are a BHS & AIRE Approved in Co Dublin, we are also a BHS training and assessment Centre.

📌BHS Ride Safe Silver CA - 20th March (4 spaces left)
📌BHS Stage 2 Training - 4th March Online Care Section
📌BHS Stage 2 Assessment - 10th May (1 space left and 2 for Lunge repeats)
📌BHS Stage 1 (through the Challenge Awards) - 18th May ( 2 spaces left)

Bookings can be made for the online courses on https://www.itsplainsailing.com/org/balcultry.
Please check out our list of courses in the comments below. All enquires please email Catriona [email protected]

08/02/2024

🦄BHS Introduction to Horse Care Course Online 🦄
Open to all levels. Aimed at 10 years and older.
Monday Evenings 7pm 3 weeks starting 8th April 2024. 1hr 15mins.
Covering Health & Safety, Horse Health & Feeding, Behaviour & identification of horses, handling and leading, Grooming, Tack and Equipment.

A quiz will be held at the end of each class to recap our learning.
* Certificates will be awarded to students who attend all 3 classes and have proven knowledge.
🔥Starting 8th April 24 7pm BHS Intro Care.
🔥3 classes each week over Zoom.
🔥Booklet and Certificate e68

enquires to Catriona [email protected]