Mastering Riding Techniques: A Comprehensive Guide Whether you’re a novice or an experienced rider, mastering the fundamental riding techniques is essential for a safe and enjoyable experience. This guide covers the essential skills of mounting and dismounting, maintaining proper riding positions and postures, steering and controlling the horse, and understanding the various gaits: walk, trot, canter, and gallop. 1. Mounting […] Continue Reading

Understanding Horse Behavior and Body Language Understanding horse behavior and body language is essential for building a strong, trusting relationship with your equine companion. Horses are highly perceptive and communicative animals, using subtle cues to express their feelings and intentions. Here’s a guide to help you interpret these signals and respond appropriately. 1. The Basics of Horse Behavior Horses are […] Continue Reading

Essential Riding Gear and Safety Equipment for Horse Riders This is a very broad article covering a lot of gear, most of which you do not need to come for a trek or a lesson with us. For what you would need to wear and bring when you come riding at Killegar stables, please look at our FAQ for what […] Continue Reading

Learning to ride a horse is an exciting journey that requires patience, practice, and dedication. The time it takes to become proficient varies greatly depending on individual factors and commitment levels. Here, we’ll explore what influences the learning curve and provide some general timelines to help set your expectations. Factors Influencing Your Progress Several factors can affect how quickly you […] Continue Reading

Horse riding is not just a sport; it’s an experience that connects you with nature, promotes physical fitness, and offers a sense of freedom. At Killegar Stables in Dublin, we are dedicated to providing exceptional horse riding lessons for riders of all levels. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced rider, our skilled instructors and well-trained horses ensure a […] Continue Reading

A horse is a beautiful animal, both inside and out. If you have read “Black Beauty”, you know why horses are worth loving and riding. You cannot learn how to ride a horse just by reading a book on “how to ride a horse”. The question here is how long it takes to become a great horse rider. Let me […] Continue Reading

No one has become an excellent rider overnight. It takes time and possibly many mistakes before you can consider yourself a skilled equestrian. You may perfectly realize that mistakes are part of your journey, but a couple of errors may nonetheless make you feel uncomfortable in your first lesson and maybe even repel you from horseback riding altogether. And to […] Continue Reading