Endurance Riding Ireland

Welcome

ILDRA (Irish Long Distance Riding Association - 1990) is a long established Endurance Riding Organisation with representation throughout Ireland and is recognised by Horse Sport Ireland (HSI).

It organises a series of rides throughout Ireland. Most rides involve a Pleasure Ride for members and non-members, normally of about 8 miles, and a series of CTRs (Competitive Trail Rides) over a number of distances starting from 20 miles for members. Some events also feature ERs (Endurance Rides) - these normally start at 50 miles and are for experienced horses and riders only.

So what is Endurance Riding? It is a unique competitive challenge and a supreme sport for learning about equine fitness. Veterinary checks before and after competitive rides - and in the middle too for longer distances - ensure the best possible care is taken of your horse. Any problems can be picked up earlier rather than later.

You, the rider, learn more about the way your horse functions, with the importance of regulating your riding to suit conditions which will affect the way your horse behaves and how he presents to the vet. Key factors include:

  • The terrain: is it hilly or flat, sandy or hard ground?
  • The weather: is it cold, wet, foggy, or hot and sunny?
  • The route: does it look to be difficult to follow on the map, or a more simple circular course?

Next Events

Date 2025
Event/Venue
Branch
Sun 26 Jan
Fri 07 Feb
ILDRA AWARDS and AGM
Awards applications close on 24th November (see website for details)
Sun 09 Feb
Sun 23 Feb
Cam Forest
CTR, Vetted Pleasure Rides and Pleasure Rides
Sun 09 Mar
Castle Ward
Pleasure Ride Only
Sun 23 Mar
Baronscourt
CTR, Vetted Pleasure Rides and Pleasure Rides
Sun 13 Apr
Shane's Castle
CTR, Vetted Pleasure Rides and Pleasure Rides
Sun 20 Apr
Necarne Estate and Forest
CTR, Vetted Pleasure Rides and Pleasure Rides

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