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Horse Riding And Pony Trekking
Tipperary Mountain Trekking Centre
Welcome
Welcome
Tipperary Mountain Trekking Centre is a horse riding and pony trekking centre based at Rusheen, a townland between Borrisoleigh and Upperchurch, Co. Tipperary, Ireland, Eircode E41 X393. It is centrally located between Thurles, Roscrea, Templemore and Nenagh in the beautiful and unspoiled Tipperary Uplands. In addition, we are only a short drive away from the M7 and M8 motorways, which go from Dublin to Limerick and Dublin to Cork. So why not stop-off to experience the magic of the mountains on horseback? We are not accessible by public transport. If you would like to visit us but do not have a car, please contact us before you book.
Our small family run centre has been established for the past 20 years. We specialise in horse riding and pony trekking experiences in the unspoiled Irish countryside. These include: lessons for children and adults; one hour and two hour pony treks; longer horse trail rides to the pub; on-site residential short breaks and riding holidays; solo traveller vacations; school tours; birthday parties; and pony camps.
What makes us unique:
- Our one and two hour treks are completely off-road, through the mountain pastures which surround the Centre.
- Ride through countryside which is unspoiled, spectacularly beautiful, and rich in wildlife, archaeology and local legends.
- Experienced and knowledgeable guides accompany all our rides.
- All levels of rider are catered for, from beginner to experienced.
- We do not mix groups on our pony treks, so your ride will be tailored to the ability and confidence of the least experienced member of your party.
- Basic instruction and rider assessment are included at the start of your trek.
- Equine and rider welfare is our priority. We use natural, gentle horsemanship techniques in training our horses and riders.
- Ride with us and support ethical and sustainable tourism. We are a local, family run business supporting other local businesses.
- Free loan of riding hats and suitable boots.
- Please note height and weight limits apply.
What makes us unique:
Linger longer …
Have you always wanted to learn about how to handle and look after horses? Or take an intensive course to improve your horse riding? Or plan a horse riding holiday that the kids will love while giving you time and space to explore and go sightseeing? Or have a short activity break? There is spacious on-site BnB accommodation. It’s perfect for overnight stays before or after your trek, or if you would like to arrange a riding holiday with us.
See the Ireland
you have always dreamed of
Proud to be Irish!
The Association of Irish Riding Establishments annually inspect and approve our facilities, horses and staff. We are proud to have been approved since the year 2000. So you can horse ride or pony trek with us knowing we have a track record of high equine welfare and rider safety standards.
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"Highly recommend horse trek"
Visited tipperary mountain trek today for a 1.hour trek. Really enjoyable activity. We had no experience and Lily put us totally at ease. Lovely person so friendly and knowledgeable. We will definitely be back for a longer trek next time.. Thank you.
"Fantastic"
Wonderful place. We were 3 complete beginners and 1 of us extremely nervous! Claire, Lily and helpers were all so patient and kind. They made sure we were all comfortable in the arena before taking us on the trek. You can tell they care deeply for their horses. The trek was AMAZING. Scenery was fantastic and Claire so informative. Was very reluctant about getting on a horse but so glad I did. Wonderful fun experience for all ages. I can’t recommend this place highly enough. Would love to return again.
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"Beautiful Horses, People and Countryside"
Tipperary Mountain Trekking Centre is a great place run by two of the most welcoming people. All the horses are really happy and well cared for. The views around the place are spectacular. I couldn’t recommend this place enough to anyone who loves horses, good company and beautiful countryside.
"Wonderful experience, breathtaking scenery!"
Absolutely wonderful experience doing the two-hour mountain trail ride. What a location, with breathtaking scenery. Both Clare and Lily were absolutely fantastic hosts and guides, bringing us through everything from the fascinating history of the area to the beautiful flora and fauna all around us. Really brilliant experience and would highly recommend it.
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"Lovely and welcoming with happy horses"
Lily and her mum are such lovely and welcoming people. I have never seen happier horses. Most of the horses are rescues that have been given a new lease of life. The air is fresh in the hills where they live so it will blow out the cobwebs if you have spent too much time indoors! It is such a lovely place, I can't wait to visit there again.
"Great family activity"
We visited the Trekking Centre in August while on holiday in the area. I had been in contact with Clare for a few weeks in advance and had arranged a 1hr trek with my wife and young children. Clare was very accommodating and had ponies for both my 4 year old and 6 year old plus larger ponies for the adults. We enjoyed the experience and scenery. Clare, Lily and Owen were very friendly and their company made it even more enjoyable.
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"Breathtaking views, friendly people, fun experience!"
Friendly people and animal welcome as soon as we arrived, horses were well trained and so friendly, happy to walk along the trail. Beautiful sights, couldn't believe how high up we travelled and could see so much! First time i've ridden in years and the first time at all for my partner, both enjoyed the experience and went at a comfortable pace. Would happily come back again and would suggest those views to anyone!
"Amazing place, amazing owners, amazing scenery"
I spent five days out in this wonderful countryside trekking centre recently. The owners Lily and Clare are super friendly and very accomodating. They also show such passion for there horses and the surrounding scenery. They took me and my friends on a two hour horse trek around the mountains and fields. The scenery was breathtaking. We were informed of the local history which made it even more interesting. I would highly recommend anyone to visit this place if they ever get a chance!
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"Wonderful trek"
My partner and I took four children trekking, all of us were entirely inexperienced! Clare and team, including the dear horses took us all in their stride.
We all thoroughly enjoyed it, even the teenage boys! The views were beautiful.
We had a great afternoon - thank you.
Lisa, Denis and crowd from Suffolk."Don't miss it"
My wife and I stayed at the B&B, and though on a somewhat compressed timeline decided to take advantage of the 1-hr. Scenic trek. I'm almost a novice compared to my wife ... but no problem... Clare set us up with horses that matched our needs and off we went...to some of the most picturesque scenery in Ireland, with Clare filling in the details about all we were seeing. My only regret is that we didn't have the time for a 2-hour ride...or longer!
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"Highly recommend horse trek"
Visited tipperary mountain trek today for a 1.hour trek. Really enjoyable activity. We had no experience and Lily put us totally at ease. Lovely person so friendly and knowledgeable. We will definitely be back for a longer trek next time.. Thank you.
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"Wonderful experience, breathtaking scenery!"
Absolutely wonderful experience doing the two-hour mountain trail ride. What a location, with breathtaking scenery. Both Clare and Lily were absolutely fantastic hosts and guides, bringing us through everything from the fascinating history of the area to the beautiful flora and fauna all around us. Really brilliant experience and would highly recommend it.
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"Lovely and welcoming with happy horses"
Lily and her mum are such lovely and welcoming people. I have never seen happier horses. Most of the horses are rescues that have been given a new lease of life. The air is fresh in the hills where they live so it will blow out the cobwebs if you have spent too much time indoors! It is such a lovely place, I can't wait to visit there again.
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"Amazing place, amazing owners, amazing scenery"
I spent five days out in this wonderful countryside trekking centre recently. The owners Lily and Clare are super friendly and very accomodating. They also show such passion for there horses and the surrounding scenery. They took me and my friends on a two hour horse trek around the mountains and fields. The scenery was breathtaking. We were informed of the local history which made it even more interesting. I would highly recommend anyone to visit this place if they ever get a chance!
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"Wonderful trek"
My partner and I took four children trekking, all of us were entirely inexperienced! Clare and team, including the dear horses took us all in their stride.
We all thoroughly enjoyed it, even the teenage boys! The views were beautiful.
We had a great afternoon - thank you.
Lisa, Denis and crowd from Suffolk. -
"Fantastic"
Wonderful place. We were 3 complete beginners and 1 of us extremely nervous! Claire, Lily and helpers were all so patient and kind. They made sure we were all comfortable in the arena before taking us on the trek. You can tell they care deeply for their horses. The trek was AMAZING. Scenery was fantastic and Claire so informative. Was very reluctant about getting on a horse but so glad I did. Wonderful fun experience for all ages. I can’t recommend this place highly enough. Would love to return again.
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"Beautiful Horses, People and Countryside"
Tipperary Mountain Trekking Centre is a great place run by two of the most welcoming people. All the horses are really happy and well cared for. The views around the place are spectacular. I couldn’t recommend this place enough to anyone who loves horses, good company and beautiful countryside.
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"Great family activity"
We visited the Trekking Centre in August while on holiday in the area. I had been in contact with Clare for a few weeks in advance and had arranged a 1hr trek with my wife and young children. Clare was very accommodating and had ponies for both my 4 year old and 6 year old plus larger ponies for the adults. We enjoyed the experience and scenery. Clare, Lily and Owen were very friendly and their company made it even more enjoyable.
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"Breathtaking views, friendly people, fun experience!"
Friendly people and animal welcome as soon as we arrived, horses were well trained and so friendly, happy to walk along the trail. Beautiful sights, couldn't believe how high up we travelled and could see so much! First time i've ridden in years and the first time at all for my partner, both enjoyed the experience and went at a comfortable pace. Would happily come back again and would suggest those views to anyone!
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"Don't miss it"
My wife and I stayed at the B&B, and though on a somewhat compressed timeline decided to take advantage of the 1-hr. Scenic trek. I'm almost a novice compared to my wife ... but no problem... Clare set us up with horses that matched our needs and off we went...to some of the most picturesque scenery in Ireland, with Clare filling in the details about all we were seeing. My only regret is that we didn't have the time for a 2-hour ride...or longer!
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