Park Hotel, Co. Waterford

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Horse-Racing and Horse-Riding

A day at the races with a flutter at the bookies is a popular past-time throughout Ireland.

Racecourses at the towns of Tramore, Mallow, Clonmel and Tipperary have regular race meets, where racing pundits, world-class thoroughbreds, and the occasional character mingle well together. The August Racing Festival at Tramore is the highlight of the Summer seaon in Waterford.

Colligan Equestrian Centre
Open All year Phone: 058 68261
Activities include Lessons, Hacking, Dressage, Showjumping, and pony Camps. Facilities: Riding Club, Training Courses, Outdoor Arena 100 x 200 ft. Indoor Arena 70 x 30ft. No. of Qualified Instructors: 1 No. of Mounts/Stables: 12/16

Lake Tour Stables
Laketour has its own indoor arena, cross country course, sand gallops, track to lake for trekking, and an extremely experienced staff to oversee all lessons and treks. Horses and ponies are hand picked for temperament and suitability for lessons and trekking to make riding a pleasurable experience for all levels of riders. Log onto www.laketourstables.ie
Mob: +353 (0)86 8128631    Telephone: +353 (0)51 381958

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