Sandstone Stable's

18/06/2024

Delighted to sponsor Enniskillen Horse and Pony Show again this year. We are all looking forward to another great show and a great weekends craic! 😀🐎🐎

😱😱 Look at the prizes that have arrived today 😱😱

We will be thanking all our sponsors over the next few days, without whom we would not be able to offer such amazing prizes and fantastic prizes money!!

Entries have re-opened via JumpTime

Prizes and funds from:

Plusvital
Treo Eile
Moira Cross Country & Schooling Gallops
Eccleville Centre
Move Right Therapy
Lough Melvin Stud
David Bothwell Killadeas Charolais
Ash Hollow Equestrian
Bluegrass Horse Feeds
Connolly's RED MILLS
Sandstone Stable's
Leaghan Livestock
Loaneden Caravan park
Loane Transport Ltd.
Millar Meats Irvinestown
Mahon's Hotel
Luke Barton Horses and Ponies
Three Valleys Vets
GH Groundworks
Sharon Kelly Equine Physio
Walmsley Tractors Ltd
Bank Apartments

07/06/2024

🌟 Working student vacancy 🌟

🌟 Sandstone Stables in Scotstown Co. Monaghan is looking for a new team member for the summer months, possibility of further work.

🌟 Sandstone Stables is a private livery yard and training facility. Two BHS coaches on site.

🌟 The role includes all usual yard duties. Schooling horses is a possibility if capable. Competing is also a possibility.

🌟 We offer private accommodation in a fully furnished mobile home, a 5 day week, and a wage. We can offer training towards BHS exams and your own horse is welcome.

Over 18s only please.

If interested please send Enda a WhatsApp message on +353858426567

24/05/2024

The newest arrival to Sandstone Stables 😍 born late last night. A very handsome little c**t! Gladis is proving to be a great mother

28/04/2024

Sandstone Stables in Scotstown Co. Monaghan is looking for a new team member for the summer months.

Sandstone Stables is a private livery yard and training facility.

The role includes all usual yard duties. Schooling horses is a possibility if capable. Competing is also a possibility.

We offer private accommodation in a fully furnished mobile home, a 5 day week, and a wage. We can offer training towards BHS exams and your own horse is welcome.

Over 18s only please.

If interested please send Enda a WhatsApp message on +353858426567

19/11/2023

A fantastic result for our livery Emma O'Connell and Paddy!
Great to see hard work paying off 😀💪

19/11/2023

Weekend work available!

Sandstone Stables in Scotstown, Co. Monaghan is a small livery and training yard.

We have weekend work available. Duties include feeding, hay, turning out/in, mucking out, riding if capable.

Hours and pay negotiable for the right person. Ability to have a laugh and a can do attitude are a must.

Please WhatsApp +353858426567 for more information :)

09/08/2023

From everyone at Sandstone Stable's we want to wish Breen Farrier and Liam Concannon the best of luck tomorrow taking on the 128 6/7 year olds at the RDS Dublin Horse Show.
Lots of hard work has been put in this year, hopefully it all pays off!
Have a blast Liam 🤩.

09/07/2023

The Sandstone Team living their best lives at Enniskillen Horse and Pony Show massive thanks to Kyra Griffin Photography for the fabulous phots 😀🐎

We are looking forward to getting to more events this summer with the whole team! Get in touch for any queries on livery or coaching 🐎

26/06/2023

We're all home from the most fantastic weekend at Enniskillen Horse and Pony Show 🐎 the Sandstone Team came home with plenty of ribbons and placings in Dressage, Showjumping and Showing classes. Enniskillen Horse and Pony Show is always a firm favourite for us and this year definitely exceeded all expectations. A massive, massive thank you to the show organisers for all the work put in to run this first class show every year!

23/06/2023

On route to Enniskillen Horse and Pony Show 2023 😍 here's to a great weekend!🐎

23/06/2023

It's been fantastic having Derryledigan Riding Club here this month for lessons. This week we worked on dressage and showing prep on grass for Enniskillen Horse and Pony Show! Watch this space for more updates of how the Sandstone team get on this weekend 😍🐎🐎

09/06/2023

Livery spaces available!

We currently have some space for livery here at Sandstone Stable's. We offer a full livery package as well as exercise and schooling livery.

At Sandstone we host regular group lessons as well as 1 to 1 private tuition on your own horse and have a riding club based on site (Derryledigan Riding Club).

We offer turnout all year round (all weather in the winter months) and regularly go for days away schooling and competing.

For further questions please contact Enda on 085 842 6567

01/06/2023

Another busy few months at sandstone stables💙💛🤍….

2nd April - enda and pippa 1st in the metre and 110 class at Fintona show 💖

28th April - enda and pippa took part in the NI show in CEC, as always, they were turned out to perfection and braving the massive entries and hectic warm ups , they did amazing in their class🤩

30th April - Chris and baby mick took part in the NI festival in CEC, they missed their medium weight class and had to take part in the heavy weight class coming 5th 😍

30th April - enda and pippa took part in the NI festival in the metre and 110. They did amazing in the massive entries 💜

10th May - Chris and baby mick took part in Balmoral 🤩 as you can see from pics did us proud 🧡

18th may - Emma luise and Ricco came 4th in a big class in CEC in the 90s SJI🖤

28th may - Emma luise and Ricco took part in the metre class in Kernans Equestrian centre SJI, had the first fence down due to rider error🖤

Roll on the next few months ,,,💙💛🤍

As you’s have probably heard sandstone stables / derryledigan has now been affiliated as as AIRC Riding club and are looking forward to taking part in future RC clinics and competitions x

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07/04/2023

What a fab day out today schooling at Necarne Castle for sandstone stables ☀️🐎x fab weather with a fab crew x 💙💛🤍x here’s a small snip of today 🤩x an hour schooling flat and SJ and finished off with a lovely hack around the grounds ☀️x

01/04/2023

Sandstone stables latest news 💙💛🤍x

🤍Sandstone’s Bobby 🤍

Bobby grew his wings on December 27th 2022 at 17years old💔😔x He was the oldest and mosted loved horse on the yard. Anyone that came to sandstone always commented on how friendly and beautiful Bobby was. He tipped around the yard like the big lovable pet that he was , EVERYBODY loved him x he will be sadly missed at sandstone but never forgotten. He was 15.1h and as brave as a lion! Aisling gave him the best life at home and at Sandstone. Aisling had him his whole life and had a bond that us horsey ppl all crave xx Fly high our wee Bobby xx
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Sunday 29th January Sji Emma luise and Ricco first ever metre class in Cavan Equestrian centre they had a double clear,
Sunday 12th February sji Emma luise and Ricco double clear in the metre in Kernans Equestrian centra,
Sunday 19th February emma luise and Ricco double clear CEC
Friday 24th February emma luise and Ricco double clear in the metre CEC🖤

Saturday 25th of February megan and ruby’s first show of 2023, they had a fab dressage test in the meadows Equestrian centre, Lurgan 🤎 roll on 2023 so we get to see these pair out and about

Sunday 19th March emma luise and Ricco 4 faults in the metre class in Cavan sji 🖤

Sunday 26th of March Enda and pippa 1ST 🏵!!!! In their working hunter class in necarne. And there 1st comp of 2023 🤎 They have been working hard at home getting ready for the season

And lastly but certainly not least ,Meet Sandstones latest family member ‘Dermo’ a beautiful 17h draught gelding. His owner Megan T is eager to get started and get out and about with sandstone 🤍 looking forward to having these pair as part of the crew

Roll on summer ☀️💙💛🤍xx

05/12/2022

Sandstones latest out and about 💙💛🤍xx

16th October dressage - Emma and Ricco 4th, Megan and Ruby 5th and Lisa and Whinny just out of the placings with a beautifuly ridden test, very close marking x.

26th November Scotstown Hunt - Enda on Princess and David on Skye braved the fields , banks , ditches , jumps and anything else on their path on the fermanagh Harriers Hunt. They were supported by Sinead on foot taking pics and enjoying the craic x Fionnula on her boy Bosco took part in the hunt also, they all laughed from the minute they went out until they dismounted x Some beautiful pics🤩

1st December SJI - Emma and Ricco took part in SJI in Cavan equestrian had unlucky 2 poles just wasn’t on form, roll on the next day x

4th December Dressage - Enda and Pippa 3rd in their class , Megan and Ruby 4th in their class and Casey on her boy Wispa came 5th in their class 😎x Everyone rode beautiful and did sandstone very proud x well done all ,Good day out from the office x

Where to next …….💙💛🤍x

Lesson slots available and we also provide full livery , please get in contact if interested x we also have new merchandise available to purchase including warm puffy jackets , slimline gilets, or anything else made to order x

25/09/2022

Another busy few months for sandstone stables 💙💛🤍x alot of our members took part in dressage and sj In a variety of classes over the past weeks showing great performances and results. We won’t leave it as long the next time to put up a post 🙈🤣 see all results below 😍:

Dressage 19th Aug - enda & pippa 2nd in his class, Chris and Baby mick just out of the placings in their class , riding a beautiful test.

Dressage 26th Aug - enda and pippa 3rd, enda & ricco 1st, Chris & mick 3rd, Megan & ruby just out of placings riding a beautiful test, David & skye just out of the placing riding a beautiful test, Emma and mr.m riding a beautiful test and just missed out on the placings and Emma luise and Ricco 4th.

Everyone was feeling happy after the dressage on the 26th but the mood changed very quickly on finding out that little Louie (the yard’s mascot) had breathed his last little breath 💔 everyone was heartbroken to say the least x everyone misses him tipping around the yard x sleep tight little Louie x

SJI winter tour 27th Aug - enda & pippa jumped unreal in the 90s and the metre classes. Chris & baby cobra jumped their socks off in the 90 class.

Dressage 2nd Sep - enda & pippa 2nd, Chris & cobra 4th, Emma luise & Ricco 4th, Megan & ruby 3rd, David & Skye just out of the placings riding a beautiful test yet again and Emma & paddy riding a lovely test In their class.

SJI 7th Sep - Emma luise & Ricco winning the 90s Class in Cavan

Dressage 16th Sep - Chris & cobra 6th, Megan & ruby 1st and Lisa and whinny H/C 5th .

Dressage Final 23rd Sep- Enda & Callie 6th, Chris & cobra 5th, Megan & ruby 4th. Megan & ruby were also 4th overall in the league table 🥳

As you can see everyone has done sandstone stables proud. Hard work is put in behind the scenes and is definitely showing 💙🤍💛 well done everyone 🙌

A massive thank you to our top notch grooms aisling mc cary , Megan treanor, darragh Reilly and Shane O’connoll. And of course Liam smyth who helps to keep things running and is sandstones very own yard hand.

DM or wats app for private lessons ….

15/08/2022

Another very active few weeks for sandstone stables 🔥….

31st July- Emma and the beautiful Ricco had their first competition experience on grass at cloncaw 2phase and well they had a lesson in requiring studs 🙈 so they ended up retiring early on xc.

5th August - Chris and Stunning (4yr old) Baby Cobra had their FIRST EVER SJ training show up in Kernans Equestrian and they jumped the 70s and 80s classes 🥰 Cobras another big baby in for schooling and one to watch out for 😍🤎

7th August - Emma and Ricco had a good round up at Kernans SJI show in the 5* tour 90s class 1*🖤 their partnership is improving every time they go out

14th August - Emma and the beautiful Mr Majestic AKA Mr.M, had an absolute fantastic FIRST EVER day out together at Drynam AIRC show in the National Irish Sports Arena and they cleared up 🔥🤎. They did a beautiful dressage test to come 2nd in the primary dressage class. They were also in the placings only to come 3rd in the new comers 70s SJ class😍🦾 wat a first day out ! 🏆

14th August - Shane and the eye catching Sir Paidre AKA Paddy, strutted their stuff around the show ring at the Drynam AIRC show in the National Irish Sports Arena. They were in the placings only to take home 5th prize 🤩 absolutely fab 🤎

14th August- Enda and the gorgeous Ms Pippa travelled to Fintona show where they had a perfect double clear in the 90s SJ class. Showing us all how’s it done 🦾This mare is showing improvement all the time 🤎😍

14th August - Chris and The beautiful (4yr old) Big Baby Cobra also travelled to Fintona show to ride two lovely SJ rounds in the 75s and 90s classes. Only His 2nd show ever so he’s only learning wat it’s all about and omg No scope no hope😍😍😍!!!! Cobra certainly didn’t wana touch those a poles. 🤎🤩

Sandstone yard has another few busy weeks ahead so watch this page 😎……

Slots still available for private lessons ……

04/08/2022

⭐We have availability for a working pupil, either part time (mornings) or full time at Sandstone Stable's in Co. Monaghan. We are a friendly livery and schooling yard that presents plenty of opportunities to learn on the job.

⭐We offer a wage, training, accommodation and meals. This role would suit someone training towards BHS/Pony Club exams or someone looking to gain experience in any aspect of horsecare and riding.

⭐A willing attitude and a will to have a laugh are essential!

⭐If you are interested or have any questions please do not hesitate to PM the page or contact Enda on +353 85 842 6567

26/07/2022

So sandstone stables has had a busy few weeks involving derby days and show jumping.

Ash Hollow’s derby day was an enjoyable day out for the yard ,with Derbhla and Princess bombing around their course. Sinead and Callie also flew around their class. Smiles all round 🙃

Sinead and Callie then took part in the AIRC derby day over in Cloncaw in Glaslough the following weekend. They only came home with a winning prize, 😍2nd 🦾 absolutely fantastic result!!!!

Emma and Ricco took part in SJI in Kernans, The Meadows and Cavan Equestrian Centre over the few weeks, learning every time they go out to compete. They came home with a lovely pink 5th rosette from Cavan at the weekend 💗

Watch this space, plenty more days out planned …….

15/07/2022

Our very own Enda Smyth featuring in the farm week following his win, with Pippa, in the Small Horse Working Hunter class at Omagh Show 🐎😀👏👏👏

13/07/2022

First group lesson yesterday ✅😎🔥started off with flat work, added in trot poles and raised poles, built into grid work, good one hour work out for both horses and riders. 👍🏻

12/07/2022

Two weeks ago we headed to Omagh show with two young horses Pippa and Mick.

Enda and Pippa took first place in the Small horse Working Hunter class 🥇🥇 and came 5th in the 90cm Working Hunter 💪. Massive progress being made at each outing for this mare!

Chris and Mick took second place in the Novice Hunter class 🥈🥈 A very educational day out 😀

Massive thanks to all the organisers of Omagh show and a big shout out to Deirbhile and Aisling for helping it all run smoothly with the horses!!

12/07/2022

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Hi all, 🙃 lessons are being extended to both group and private lessons at Sandstone. Show jumping / flat work, and even xc wen the yard clinic days are on. Clinic days away to a variety of places will be advertised on this.

*Group lessons are at 12pm Monday - Friday

*Private lesson are catered for at your preferred time.

Group lesson Benifits: learn a variety of advice from instructor, learn from others riders, learn how to ride in a crowd, (excellent for show prep), better motivation and mostly to have fun and meet new ppl in the horsey world ☺️

Private lesson benefits: instructor can focus all their attention on 1 horse and rider combination with no distraction.

Make sure to follow the page for updates

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11/07/2022

We've had a busy few weeks at Sandstone Stables competing in lots of different shows!

Enniskillen show saw team members compete in Dressage, Show Jumping, Showing Classes and Working Hunter. Even a dog show!

Aisling and Bobby took first place in the prelim dressage competition and had a super double clear in the showjumping. 🏆🏆🏆🥇

David and Skye came fourth in the dressage and had lovely round of showjumping. They then went on to try their hand at Showing and came 2nd and 3rd in the Irish Draught and Middleweight hunter classes, qualifying them for the ridden championships! 💪🐎

Emma and Rico rode a beautiful dressage test and had a super clear round in the 90cm showjumping. An excellent day out for a brand new partnership! They are certainly ones to watch 👀🖤

Shane and Paddy won their in hand show cob class and came second in the ridden show cob 🥇🏆

Enda had the ride of Annie, for the prelim dressage and definitely gets the award for most entertaining test! They made some great progress from start to finish 😀 he then went on to have a nice round in the showjumping with Pippa. Day 2 Enda and Pippa returned for some Showing and Working Hunter. Pippa took 4th in a strong ridden connemara class and came 5th and 6th in the 90cm and 1m Working Hunter classes 👏👏👏

Chris and Mick took part in the dressage for Mick's first ever competition and came a respectable 4th! 🐎

Our very own Sanstone Stable's mascot, little Louie, claimed 2nd place in the puppy dog show class 🐶🥈🥈🥈

A great weekend was had by all!

A massive thank you to Enniskillen Horse and Pony Show and to Aisling and Deirbhile for keeping the wheels turning behind the scenes 💪💪 teamwork makes the dream work!