Ireland Foxhunting Trip
(payment plan available)
Embark on the trip of a lifetime with us for our 3rd big group trip to the Emerald Island! The trip includes 2 full days of thrilling foxhunts with the Galway Blazers, attendance to their annual hunt ball and 2 full days of XC training at Flowerhill. The group will stay in a historic Georgian Country House, not far from all the action, including the lively town of Galway.
On arrival day, we have a group dinner prepared by French Culinary expert and host George, at the house. You can also expect to wake up each morning with a full Irish Breakfast and clean boots from the day before, attended by the wonderful staff on site.
Each morning you will head off to ride with snacks for the day and your group of MRC riders. Hunting in Ireland is for the brave and bold with no options for a second field as all riders set off together. Jumps are mostly not avoidable and days last around 5 glorious hours.
You will also visit an Irish Sporthorse breeding farm and see how the Irish raise such lovely sport horses. Enjoy group dinners, cocktails and the beautiful Irish countryside. This is the trip of a lifetime! You have the option to add an additional day of hunting with County Clare and XC training days at Flowerhill.
The Horses: A mix of Irish Sport Horses and Irish Cobs, these horses know their job! They are well mannered and fit for the jumps and terrain. Our horse provider will pair you with a mount that will be your partner and trusty sidekick for the 2 hunts. Horses arrive tacked and ready for you to mount with assistance for adjusting stirrups and other needs on the ground.
The Hunt: We will be joining County Galway Hunt or the world renowned Galway ‘Blazers’ whose history traces back to the 1700s . You can expect 50-75 riders in the field. The hunt members are very welcoming, social and happy to help guide new riders along. Before the meet there is generally a gather indoors where riders can enjoy a hot port or other beverage and relax before mounting. Most riders mount just minutes before the meet time and we set off for a 4-5 hour adventure. Riders should be very self aware as many rides ride side by side opposed to the single file fields we typically experience in the Northeast.
The Terrain: Most of the territory is lush grass in open fields, we will also encounter some trails, rocky footing and pavement. Jumps are 3-4ft stone walls. As the front of the field clears the walls, stones are knocked down making them more approachable for the middle and back of the field.
Experience: Riders must have hunted in first flight and be at a 4 or 5 level to join.
Schedule of Events:
2/12 Monday
Arrival day
Arrival day
Welcome dinner at the house
2/13 Tuesday
Full Irish Breakfast
Hunt with the Galway Blazers
2/13 Tuesday
Full Irish Breakfast
Hunt with the Galway Blazers
*Recommended evening in Galway City
2/14 Wednesday
Full Irish Breakfast
Full day XC training at Flowerhill
Evening: Irish Sport Horse yard tour with cocktails & bites
2/15 Thursday
2/15 Thursday
Full Irish Breakfast
Possible Option: Hunt with County Clare
*Recommended dinner at Morans
2/16 Friday
2/16 Friday
Full Irish Breakfast
Full day XC training at Flowerhill
2/17 Saturday
2/17 Saturday
Full Irish Breakfast
Hunt with the Galway Blazers
Evening: Annual Galway Blazers Hunt Ball
2/18 Sunday
2/18 Sunday
Full Irish Breakfast
Departure
Pricing Includes:
- 6 nights stay in a single occupancy room with en suite bathroom
- Full Irish Breakfast each morning
- 2 days of hunting which includes cap and horse hire
- 2 full days of XC Training at Flowerhill
- 1 group chef's dinner with wine
- 1 ticket to the Galway Blazers Hunt Ball
- 1 Irish Sport Horse tour with cocktails & bites
- Packed snacks and lunches for daily rides
- Laundry and boot cleaning
Pricing Does NOT Include:
- Flights
- Car rental and transportation
- Additional meals and activities
- Travel insurance
Lodging: Georgian Country House in Ballinasloe, Galway; only guests of MRC will be lodging here. Each spacious room features an en suite bathroom. Traditional Irish Breakfast will be served in the historic breakfast dinning room. Our group dinner will be set in the beautiful dinner room with the fire burning alongside. Evenings can be spent by the fire in one of the communal parlours with wine and lite bites.
Payment Options:
- $500 non refundable deposit by 11/15
- Click here to make your deposit