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Greenvale Equestrian Centre

Pony trekking and beginner-friendly lessons in the South Armagh countryside

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Greenvale Equestrian Centre — Pony trekking and beginner-friendly lessons in the South Armagh countryside.

  • What you can do: pony treks, beginner lessons, pony camps.
  • For beginners: beginners welcome, all levels.
  • Cost: Beginner trek listed from £10; check current prices when booking.
  • Booking: Pre-book by phone or email.
  • What to wear: long trousers and boots with a small heel; ask about hats when booking.
Plan your visit

Treks and lessons

The one-hour trek is aimed squarely at beginners. You spend half the time hacking around the Forkhill countryside and half in the arena on fun activities that steady you on the horse. More experienced riders can trek the wider South Armagh terrain. Prices have been listed as low as £10 for the beginner trek, but confirm the current rate when you book.

Pony trekking through the South Armagh countryside One-hour beginner trek: 30 minutes hacking, 30 minutes in the arena All levels welcome, family-run by Lena and Joe McCreesh Pony camps in the school holidays
Good to know before you go:

Pony camps run in the school holidays, including an Easter camp. Contact the yard to check the next dates and book a place.

Before you set off

What to bring

  • 👖Long trousersLeggings or jodhpurs — anything that won’t rub against the saddle.
  • 👢Boots with a small heelSo your foot sits safely in the stirrup — no trainers or wellies with no heel.
  • 🧥A layer for the weatherYou’re outdoors and moving slowly — bring something warm and waterproof.
  • 📱Your bookingLessons and treks are matched to your level, so they need to know you’re coming.
Good to know

Everything before you go

Type
trekking centre and riding school
What you can do
pony treks, beginner lessons, pony camps
Experience needed
beginners welcome, all levels
Cost
Beginner trek listed from £10; check current prices when booking
Booking
Pre-book by phone or email
What to wear
long trousers and boots with a small heel; ask about hats when booking
Facilities
arena plus access to South Armagh trekking country
Address
141 Longfield Road, Forkhill, Newry, BT35 9SU
Questions

Before you go

Can total beginners have a go?
beginners welcome, all levels
How much does it cost?
Beginner trek listed from £10; check current prices when booking
Do I need to book?
Pre-book by phone or email
What should I wear?
long trousers and boots with a small heel; ask about hats when booking
Getting there

Greenvale Equestrian Centre is at 141 Longfield Road, Forkhill, Newry, BT35 9SU. Tap below for directions.

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The story

About Greenvale Equestrian Centre

Greenvale Equestrian Centre is a family-run yard on Longfield Road in Forkhill, tucked into the hills of South Armagh. You book in, they take you out on a hack and then into the arena to build your confidence, all in the one session. It is an easy first-timer's day out, run by Lena and Joe McCreesh.