Individual Prices
Flowerhill Price List: 2023/24
Cross-country teenagers ( 12y.o-17y.o) (intermediate) - 1hr - €60.00 (other options available)
Cross country adults (intermediate) - 1hr - €80.00 (other options avail)
Schooling own Horse/Pony, strictly by appointment only - 1hr 30min - €30.00 (net)
Stabling for one night including hay ledge - €35.00 (net)
Full board livery including use of facilities - weekly - €120.00 (net)
Grass livery when available - weekly - €70.00 (net)
B&B Guesthouse (approx 10 min from Flowerhill) See Accommodation, for more info oaklodgeportumna@gmail.com
Basic self catering in Flowerhill House (on site), minimum stay of 3 nights p.P -€40.00 (+€10.00 single supp)
Horses available for hunting - enquire for further details
Paypal Name for Deposit paymemts: Flowerhill Equestrian Centre or info@flowerhill.net
Strictly no beginners. All riders must provide their own riding gear including Body protectors. (current safety standards apply)
Sample Packages
Each sample package can always be adapted to meet each riders needs and we can always tailor make a package for your dream cross-country jumping holiday! Don't be afraid to tell us exactly what you want so we can meet your expectations.
Please note that all packages and times are approximate and could be subject to slight change depending on weather conditions etc. Clients are advised to have their own insurance policy and also note their agent's cancellation policy. Cross-country jumping during winter season (October to March) is usually on the all-weather surface.
Cross-country packages
Regular Weekend training package, approx 11hrs riding, (staying three nights, Thursday noon until Sunday lunchtime)
Arrive Thursday noon, ride out at 1:00pm to approximately 3:00pm to include hack out assessment and cross country jumping.
Friday 10.00 am to 11.45am cross country jumping training followed by lunch break then, from 1.00 pm to approximately 3:00 pm cross country training.
Saturday 10.00 am to 11.45 am cross country training then lunch break followed by cross country training from 1.00pm to approximately 3:00pm.
Sunday morning full cross country ride from 10.00 am to 12.00 pm.
(Hunting day(s) can be included at the same rate of the above programme, excluding capping fees.)
Long weekend training package, approx 16hrs riding, (staying four nights, Wednesday lunchtime until Sunday lunchtime)
Arrive wednesday noon ,
Wednesday 1:00pm until approximately 3:00pm hack out asssesment and cross-country training.
Thursday 10.00 am until 11.45 am cross-country jumping followed by a lunch break then from 1.00 pm to approximately 3:00 pm cross country training.
Friday 10.00 am to 11.45 am cross country jumping followed by lunch break, then from 1.00 pm to approximately 3:00 pm cross country training.
Saturday 10.00 am to 11.45 am cross country training then lunch break followed by cross country training from 1.00 pm to approximately 3:00 pm.
Sunday morning full cross country ride from 10.00 am to 12.00 pm.
(Hunting day(s) can be included at the same rate of the above programme, excluding capping fees.)
Extended weekend training package, approx 18hrs riding, (staying five nights, Tuesday evening until Sunday lunchtime)
Arrive Tuesday evening,
Wednesday 10.00 am until 11.45 am hack out asssesment and cross-country jumping followed by a lunch break then from 1.00 pm to approximately 3:00 pm cross country training.
Thursday 10.00 am until 11.45 am cross-country jumping followed by a lunch break then from 1.00 pm to approximately 3:00 pm cross country training.
Friday 10.00 am to 11.45 am cross country jumping followed by lunch break, then from 1.00 pm to approximately 3:00 pm cross country training.
Saturday 10.00 am to 11.45 am cross country training then lunch break followed by cross country training from 1.00 pm to approximately 3:00 pm.
Sunday morning full cross country ride from 10.00 am to 12.00 pm.
(Hunting day(s) can be included at the same rate of the above programme, excluding capping fees.)
Teenager group package (for 12 to 25 years) Saturday - Saturday
Teenager OR adult educational camps, ( minimum 6 in a group , teenager groups must have a caretaker adult leader/guide with them who will be riding fees free (pay for accommodation only )
This programme is 6 days riding and 7 nights full board casual accommodation in Flowerhill house with the majority of the food served organically produced here in our kitchen garden.
Flowerhill house was built during the late 17 th century, all rooms are en-suite. The accommodation is casual with “old style living “.
Saturday arrival and settle into your accommodation.
Daily ride outs are 10am to 12 noon , break for lunch at 12/15 , then afternoon ride out from 1/30 to 3/15
Dinner is served daily at 6pm, occasionally we have longer or an extra afternoon ride out.
We will select different riding activities each day to include hacking , xc jumping (approximately 80 optional jumps per day) , showjumping, and fun ride outs in the woods. ( weather permitting)
Sunday morning introductory discussion to include safety protocols and programme planning for the week.
Sunday from 10 am to 12 noon assessment and ride our to include viewing the xc course and grounds - then 1/30 to 3/15 pm ride out.
All of the remaining days of the week will be of similar riding times and including different activities- Extra recreational activities will be organised most afternoons after riding (Approx 3:30pm to 4:30 pm , these may include a mixture of for example, stable management OR Portumna heritage tour OR afternoon hacking out on ponies or cobs exploring Flowerhill woods and biodiversity and heritage areas OR optional visit to the local 🚗karting centre (at an added + € extra to participants).
A visit to Galway city can be arranged midweek instead of the afternoon ride out, bus fares are at an extra + rate of approximately €15per person.
Private 10 seater bus from Dublin airport direct to Flowerhill costs approximately €570 gross (one way )
OR this helicopter company will do direct airport transfers too and from Flowerhill- contact - info@executive-helicopters.com
Midweek days or packages available on request
For more information please contact us directly via email info@flowerhill.net or whatsapp +353 87 2570221
Drag-hunting / Hunting days or packages available on request
PROGRAMME EXAMPLE
FRIDAY, one ride out including xc jumping and pre-hunt training. (Additional cross country ride outs can be arranged as an added extra)
Hunting Saturday or two cross country ride outs.
Hunting Sunday
3 nights B&B accommodation in the Oak lodge Portumna http://www.oaklodgeportumna.ie/
OR
Caroline’s Tynagh http://www.gordonsguesthouse.ie/
Hunting with other local hunt clubs can be organised on different days for example “Grallagh Harriers” or East Galway hunt club “
Hunting organised by Flowerhill equestrian club (based in Flowerhill Co Galway Ireland
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All riders must have their own personal accident insurance, sign waiver forms and pay capping fees to the hunt secretary on the hunt day.
Accommodation and packages made to suit your wishes can be arranged.
Feel free to contact Flowerhill directly at info@flowerhill.net or one of our trusted agents for further details. (see Location and Bookings)