Top Galway Horseback Riding

I loved my time on this tour. The stop we made by the lake with sheep on the sides was one of my favorites of the whole trip. I also appreciated our tour guide for helping us choose between the park and the abbey, which was one of my biggest questions getting on the bus. Great views and stops along the way, and well timed at each.

This tour was fantastic and our guide Shane made it so! His stories and wealth of knowledge about the whole region made the day fly by and gave us such a real picture of Irish history in the region. I learned so much and feel that this tour was truly one of the most memorable parts of this, our first trip to Ireland. The music he played during the trip was well curated and added to the overall feel as well. Kylemore castle gardens and the entire estate were beautiful. As per Shane’s suggestion we toured the gardens first. There is time to get a lunch there but we likely spent a bit extra time in the garden (being amateur gardeners ourselves) so getting through the castle itself didn’t leave us enough time to get to the chapel and mausoleum which was a little disappointing. However that doesn’t diminish the overall trip for me at all. Shane shared his personal connection to the castle/abbey which very much appreciated. He kept the tour on schedule and gave us a day we will never forget. Thank you Shane! Hope you are able to visit Newfoundland sometime! I think you would love it

Our family absolutely loved this experience and it was easily one of the highlights of our trip to Ireland! Peter was so warm, friendly, and funny, and his experience and genuine care for the horses was apparent from the moment we arrived. He did a wonderful job matching everyone with the right horse, checking in throughout the ride, and making sure everyone felt comfortable and well taken care of. Our group had different riding comfort levels, and I especially appreciated how Peter handled that. He organized us based on comfort level when appropriate, so those who wanted a more relaxed ride could enjoy themselves while the more comfortable riders got several opportunities to canter. Cantering through the wooded paths was such a rush and something I’ll remember forever! The horses were wonderful, clearly well cared for, and the trails and surrounding countryside were absolutely beautiful and serene. It was the perfect combination of peaceful scenery and a little adventure. Peter really made the experience special. I would highly recommend to anyone visiting the area, even if your group has mixed riding abilities. Completely worth the price and an experience we would happily do again!