Nestled in 30 acres of beautiful countryside in the Faughan Valley - at the foothills of the Sperrin Mountains - City of Derry Equestrian Centre is the perfect place for a pony ride. Approved by The Pony Club and fully licensed, our family-owned centre is conveniently located off the A6 and is just five miles from the historic city of Derry.
At City of Derry Equestrian Centre we provide quality riding lessons and experiences in a safe and relaxed environment. An ideal group activity, horse riding is not only fun, it also boosts self-confidence, improves fitness and creates a unique bond between your horse and fellow riders. We host group riding sessions for everything from team development days to school/community/group visits and pony parties.
At City of Derry Equestrian Centre we provide quality riding lessons and experiences in a safe and relaxed environment. An ideal group activity, horse riding is not only fun, it also boosts self-confidence, improves fitness and creates a unique bond between your horse and fellow riders. We host group riding sessions for everything from team development days to school/community/group visits and pony parties.
Services
Catering for all abilities, including beginners, intermediate and experienced riders, we've been delivering quality lessons, hacks and other activities since 2007. Our facilities include an all-weather outdoor arena, paddocks and stabling, with onsite parking also available. Our indoor school, meanwhile, is perfect for honing your skills and tackling new challenges, whatever the weather.
The Pony Club is the only organisation to offer its Members the opportunity to take part, and compete in, up to nine different disciplines. These include dressage, endurance, eventing, mounted games, polo, polocrosse, pony racing, show jumping and tetrathlon. At City of Derry Equestrian Centre we provide ponies for all our riders, which can be hired out each time you visit us.
Each of our horsepowered journeys has been specially designed to free you from the stresses of everyday life and help you reconnect with nature in a unique way. With hacks to suit all activity levels, including leisurely, moderate and challenging, you can also enjoy listening to stories about local characters as you ride through the scenic countryside.
With stunning landscapes and lots of open space, the North West is the perfect location for team development days with a difference. Group horse riding sessions are a great way to build strong relationships with friends and colleagues, while also giving the opportunity to develop new skills and have fun along the way.
Reviews (13)
NaBoaghill Rs
Aug 05, 2021
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Emma Walker
Jun 29, 2021
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My partner & I had a great experience at the equestrian centre today. The views on the ride out were amazing, the weather was perfect. It was our first time on a horse but Pauline, Deborah & Kate made us feel at ease with the horses. Lunch was fab, we returned to the stables to find a beautiful picnic basket filled with lots of luxury goodies,… which was perfect as we are celebrating a big birthday today. The prosecco was a great touch. Pauline is great at the storytelling of all the local tales & history of the surrounding area. Thanks again, I'd highly recommend it.
Naomi Du Bois
May 12, 2021
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Aine Doherty
Aug 05, 2020
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This place is just fantastic. We were here today for a hack, we have a little horseriding experience but not much but it didn't matter. From the very start Pauline was so helpful and thorough over email to get as much information to match us each to the horse that would suit and it was perfect. Such a relaxed and wonderful experience. Very warm and… welcoming. The horses were just perfect temperament Mario star Harry milly micky finn and of course Desmond whom my little 5yr old fell in love with and said he could buy him for €5 and bring him back to Galway.! We do a horseride every
Carolyn Faith
Jun 04, 2020
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Nicole Newland
Sep 06, 2019
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Terri Smith Houser
Aug 13, 2019
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Anne Speers
Jul 05, 2019
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Had a tremendous time exploring the glorious countryside on horseback. Delighted that I was given a horse who matched my capabilities as an experienced rider. My colleague who was a complete beginner was also given a confidence giver of a horse. Would recommend this trail ride to all abilities & the personal touch provided was the icing on the cake. Enjoyed my first western riding experience.
Veronica Fitzpatrick
May 24, 2019
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Sandhya White
Mar 14, 2019
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Tim Clark
Jan 04, 2019
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I am now relaxing (stiff and aching!) after a wonderful morning with Pauline, at her Equestrian Centre just outside Derry.
I rode a little as a small child, 45 years ago, and have been hacking a handful of times since. I felt it was time to do more than just plod around in a lifeless convoy, so my seventeen year old daughter and I booked a lesson to help us develop our confidence and independence.
Pauline is a fantastic teacher - professional, friendly, encouraging, technically insightful, generous - and gave us just what we wanted.
The horses, Jasmine and Micky Finn were the best we have been
I rode a little as a small child, 45 years ago, and have been hacking a handful of times since. I felt it was time to do more than just plod around in a lifeless convoy, so my seventeen year old daughter and I booked a lesson to help us develop our confidence and independence.
Pauline is a fantastic teacher - professional, friendly, encouraging, technically insightful, generous - and gave us just what we wanted.
The horses, Jasmine and Micky Finn were the best we have been
Louise Holmes
Nov 22, 2018
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Logical Order
Aug 10, 2018
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Absolutely fantastic! It was a very personalised experience perfect for my girlfriend and I who celebrated our 4 year anniversary. The brilliant staff gave us a picnick lunch with personalised gifts for us to take home 😁 all round amazing experience and would recommend for all riders both experienced and novice
