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Islandmagee Riding Centre

Family-run seaside riding school on the Islandmagee peninsula with beach rides

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Islandmagee Riding Centre — Family-run seaside riding school on the Islandmagee peninsula with beach rides.

  • What you can do: lessons, countryside treks, beach rides, Own a Pony Week, birthday parties, horse care courses.
  • For beginners: beginners welcome, all levels up to BHS assessment.
  • Cost: Check current prices when booking.
  • Booking: Pre-book by phone.
  • What to wear: long trousers and boots with a small heel; ask about hats when booking.
Plan your visit

Lessons and treks

Tuition covers all levels, from a child's first sit on a pony through to riders training for BHS assessments. Once you have the basics the centre runs scenic treks through the local countryside, and beach rides are part of what they offer given how close Browns Bay is. Ask when you book which treks are running for your level.

British Horse Society approved, family-run since 1998 Private and group lessons from complete beginner up Countryside treks once you are ready to head out Beach rides near Browns Bay Own a Pony Week and birthday parties for children
Good to know before you go:

Own a Pony Week and kids' events run through the year, and birthday parties can be booked to order. Ring ahead to line up a place or a party date.

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.
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Everything before you go

Type
riding school and trekking centre
What you can do
lessons, countryside treks, beach rides, Own a Pony Week, birthday parties, horse care courses
Experience needed
beginners welcome, all levels up to BHS assessment
Cost
Check current prices when booking
Booking
Pre-book by phone
What to wear
long trousers and boots with a small heel; ask about hats when booking
Facilities
arena plus access to countryside and coastal routes
Address
103 Browns Bay Road, Islandmagee, Larne, BT40 3TL
Questions

Before you go

Can total beginners have a go?
beginners welcome, all levels up to BHS assessment
How much does it cost?
Check current prices when booking
Do I need to book?
Pre-book by phone
What should I wear?
long trousers and boots with a small heel; ask about hats when booking
Getting there

Islandmagee Riding Centre is at 103 Browns Bay Road, Islandmagee, Larne, BT40 3TL. Tap below for directions.

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The story

About Islandmagee Riding Centre

Islandmagee Riding Centre sits on Browns Bay Road near the top of the peninsula, minutes from the sandy horseshoe of Browns Bay. You book a lesson, they match you to the right horse, and lessons run in an arena before you head out on a hack. For younger riders there are birthday parties and an Own a Pony Week that teaches the care side, not just the riding.