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Lough Derg Equestrian Centre

Est. 1992 offering riding lessons for beginner to competition level riders for 30 plus years.
Group Lessons & Halloween Camp

*NB. Before booking a group lesson all riders MUST have either completed a private lesson, pony camp or group lessons at LDEC before enrolling

Private and assessment Lessons

Select a Lesson and book a time that suits you

Payments & Vouchers

payments for private and Group lessons, camps and LDEC Vouchers

SEPT GROUPS & Saddle club 🐴

Bookings for sept term now open

Registration Form and Waiver

All new riders to LDEC must fill out a Registration and waiver form and all existing riders need to update their details every year. Click download form here

🐴 LDEC notices

Notices

LDEC Saddle Club 🐴❤️

Saddle Club is for LDEC pony mad kids to enjoy extra time with the ponies and make lots of new friends. At club we spend time grooming, tacking, feeding and Riding ,playing mounted games, bare back, Obstacle courses etc . We have 3 different levels of saddle clubs which run on Saturday afternoons. The Little rascals Saddle club for our younger riders, next level riders are the canter crew saddle club and our Seniors full gallop saddle club for our older teens . To register to get on the text list to be notified of the next club day text your jockeys name and LDEC class time to 085 2637525

NEW Little Rascals Saddle Club

NEW Little Rascals Saddle Club has been added to our schedule for our mini Jockeys eager to get in on the fun of Saddle club. All our little jockeys from 7 years old can join Little Rascals Saddle club and enjoy extra time with the ponies and make lots of new friends. At club we spend time grooming, tacking, feeding and Riding ,playing mounted games, bare back, Obstacle courses etc

SEPT GROUP LESSONS

Bookings for sept term.....The schedule of classes will be up and available for booking on Tuesday 18th Aug.

Group lessons & Halloween Camp 2026

Halloween pony Camp Bookings open 1st Oct

1. Junior starters and Beginners

Junior starters and Beginners groups. All riders must be from 6 years old and have completed at least 1 private lessons at LDEC before they can join a group lesson. Junior starters groups have max 3 riders, so riders can develop their confidence and skills. Beginner groups are aprox 6 riders. The Stable management and groom time helps develop a confidence and understanding of the pony along with learning the skills to groom and tack up before their riding. Sept/Oct term 8 weeks. Deposit €100, balance €160 to be paid on first day of term at the centre. Please note Class day/time may be subject to change if necessary or if we feel this is not the correct group for your child we will notify you with other suitable options.


Entries Closing 30/09/2026 at 17:00:00		L1. Starters/ beginner riders, from 6 yearsStarter/ Beginner groups are for our riders starting group lessons. All riders MUST have completed a private lessons or camp to get the basics before joining starter or beginner group lesson. Group lessons are run on a term basis following the school term. Click link on right to submit an application.
Entries Closing 30/09/2026 at 17:00:00
L1. Starters/ beginner riders, from 6 years

Starter/ Beginner groups are for our riders starting group lessons. All riders MUST have completed a private lessons or camp to get the basics before joining starter or beginner group lesson. Group lessons are run on a term basis following the school term. Click link below to submit an application.

Thurs 4.45 Beginners 2 places left

A. Halloween PONY CAMP 2026

LDEC HALLOWEEN PONY CAMPS 2026

Halloween Pony Camp 2026Join us for a Fun filled week of Spooky Pony adventures 💀. Note entries are not open for this event.
Halloween Pony Camp 2026

Join us for a Fun filled week of Spooky Pony adventures 💀.

Level 2 group lessons. Sept/Oct term

Improver riders, group lessons, 1 hour duration. All riders must be from 7 years old and have completed at least 1 private lessons at LDEC before they can join a group lesson. Beginner groups are aprox 6 riders, so riders can develope their confidence and skills. The Stable management and groom time helps develop a confidence and understanding of the pony along with learning the skills to groom and tack up before their riding. Sept/Oct term 8 weeks. Deposit €100, balance €160 to be paid on first day of term at the centre. Please note Class day/time may be subject to change if necessary or if we feel this is not the correct group for your child we will notify you with other suitable options.


Entries Closing 30/09/2026 at 17:00:00		L2. ImproversImprover group lessons for children who have completed a few private lesson at LDEC to get the basics and are comfortable in walk and rising trot. 8 week term Sept Oct. €260. €100 deposit and balance to be paid on first day of term. Note: some activities for this event are already full.L2.. Friday 5.30. Improver Groom & Ride, from 7 years (Entries Full)
Entries Closing 30/09/2026 at 17:00:00
L2. Improvers

Improver group lessons for children who have completed a few private lesson at LDEC to get the basics and are comfortable in walk and rising trot. 8 week term Sept Oct. €260. €100 deposit and balance to be paid on first day of term. Click link below to submit an application.

L2.. Friday 4.30. Improver Groom & Ride, From 7 Years 2 places left

L2.. Friday 5.30. Improver Groom & Ride, From 7 Years (Entries Full)

L2.. Saturday. 11.45 Improver Groom & Ride, From 7 Years 1 place left

Level 3 group lessons.. Sept/Oct term

Level 3 Novice riders, Ride only or Groom & Ride group lessons, 1 hour duration. Improver riders should have a good position, be confident in rising trot and able to control their pony in walk, trot and canter. The stable management and groom time helps develop a confidence and understanding of the pony along with learning the skills to groom and tack up before their riding. All new riders to LDEC must have completed a few private lessons at LDEC to access their level before they can join a group lesson.Sept/Oct term 8 weeks. Deposit €100 per booking, with balance €160 paid on first day of term at the centre. Please note Class day/time may be subject to change if necessary or if we feel this is not the correct group for your child we will notify you with other suitable options.


Entries Closing 30/09/2026 at 17:00:00		L3. Novice groups. Riders from 7years1 hour Novice group lessons for riders from 7 years. All riders MUST have completed private lessons, beginner lessons or camp to get the basics before joining novice group lesson. Group lessons are run on a term basis following the school term. Sept Oct.is an 8 week term €260. Depodit €100 and balance to be paid on first day of term. Note: some activities for this event are already full.L 3. Friday 3.30. novice (Entries Full)
L 3. Thursday 4pm.. novice (Entries Full)
Entries Closing 30/09/2026 at 17:00:00
L3. Novice groups. Riders from 7years

1 hour Novice group lessons for riders from 7 years. All riders MUST have completed private lessons, beginner lessons or camp to get the basics before joining novice group lesson. Group lessons are run on a term basis following the school term. Sept Oct.is an 8 week term €260. Depodit €100 and balance to be paid on first day of term. Click link below to submit an application.

L 3. Friday 3.30. Novice (Entries Full)

L 3. Saturday 9.30. Novice 2 places left

L 3. Thursday 4pm.. Novice (Entries Full)

Level 4 Group lessons, Sept/Oct term

Level 4 Advanced Novice riders, 1 hour duration. Advanced Novice riders should have a good position, be confident in rising trot, Canter and hold a good position while jumping. All new riders to LDEC must have completed a private lesson at LDEC to be assessed before they can join a group lesson. Sept/Oct term 8 weeks. Deposit €100, balance €160 to be paid on first day of term at the centre. Please note Class day/time may be subject to change if necessary or if we feel this is not the correct group for your child we will notify you with other suitable options.


Entries Closing 1/10/2026 at 18:00:00		L4. Advanced Novice riders group lessons.8 weeks of 1 hour advanced novice group lessons are for riders with previous experience in lessons or camps , competent in all walk, trot and canter, doing small jumps well. A Private lesson is required for all riders before joining our group lessons to assess their level so they are in the appropriate groups. This term is 8 weeks €260. Deposit €100 and balance €160 to be paid on the first day of term. Note: some activities for this event are already full.L.4 Saturday 10.30 Advanced novice riders from 10years (Entries Full)
Entries Closing 1/10/2026 at 18:00:00
L4. Advanced Novice riders group lessons.

8 weeks of 1 hour advanced novice group lessons are for riders with previous experience in lessons or camps , competent in all walk, trot and canter, doing small jumps well. A Private lesson is required for all riders before joining our group lessons to assess their level so they are in the appropriate groups. This term is 8 weeks €260. Deposit €100 and balance €160 to be paid on the first day of term. Click link below to submit an application.

L.4 Saturday 10.30 Advanced Novice Riders From 10years (Entries Full)

L4, Saturday 1.30. Advanced Novice Riders From 8 Years 3 places left
L4. Wednesday 5.30. Advanced Novice Riders From 9 Years 4 places left
Level 4. Thursday 5pm. Advanced Novice Riders From 9 Years 3 places left

Level 5. Group lessons. Sept/ Oct

Level 5 Intermediate riders, 1 hour duration. Intermediate riders should have a strong position at all paces demonstrating balance and control. Riders should be confident to ride and jump a variety of horses.. All new riders to LDEC must have been assessed at a private lesson before joining a group lesson.Sept/Oct term 8 weeks. Deposit €100, balance €160 to be paid on first day of term at the centre. Please note Class day/time may be subject to change if necessary or if we feel this is not the correct group for your child we will notify you with other suitable options.


Entries Closing 1/10/2026 at 18:00:00		L5, Intermediate riders group lessons.8 weeks of 1 hour group lessons are for riders with experience in lessons and camps, with a good position at all paces and ability to complete a small course of fences well. Working on the mechanics of riding and more technical challenges. A Private lesson is required for all riders before joining our group lessons to assess their level so they are in the correct group. This term is 8 weeks, €260. Deposit €100 and balance €160 to be paid on the first day of term . Note: some activities for this event are already full.L.5. Friday 5.30. Intermediate riders Teens (Entries Full)
L.5. Sat 12.45. Intermediate riders Teens (Entries Full)
L.5. Sat 9.30. Intermediate riders Teens (Entries Full)
Entries Closing 1/10/2026 at 18:00:00
L5, Intermediate riders group lessons.

8 weeks of 1 hour group lessons are for riders with experience in lessons and camps, with a good position at all paces and ability to complete a small course of fences well. Working on the mechanics of riding and more technical challenges. A Private lesson is required for all riders before joining our group lessons to assess their level so they are in the correct group. This term is 8 weeks, €260. Deposit €100 and balance €160 to be paid on the first day of term . Click link below to submit an application.

L.5. Friday 5.30. Intermediate Riders Teens (Entries Full)

L.5. Sat 12.45. Intermediate Riders Teens (Entries Full)

L.5. Sat 9.30. Intermediate Riders Teens (Entries Full)

Level 6 group lessons. Sept/Oct term.

Level 6 Advanced riders, 1 hour duration. Competition level. Advanced riders should have a strong position at all paces demonstrating balance and control. Riders should be confident to ride and jump a variety of horses both cross country and showjumping.. All new riders to LDEC must have been assessed at a private lesson before joining a group lesson. Sept/Oct term 8 weeks. Deposit €100 balance €160 to be paid on first day of term at the centre. Please note Class day/time may be subject to change if necessary or if we feel this is not the correct group for your child we will notify you with other suitable options.


Entries Closing 1/10/2026 at 18:00:00		L6. Advanced riders group lessons.8 weeks of 1 hour group lessons are for riders with experience in lessons and camps, competent in all equestrian paces and ability to complete a course of fences well. Working on the mechanics of riding and more technical challenges. A Private lesson is required for all riders before joining our group lessons to assess their level so they are in the correct group. This term is 8 weeks, €260. Deposit €100 and balance €160 to be paid on the first day of term . Click link on right to submit an application.
Entries Closing 1/10/2026 at 18:00:00
L6. Advanced riders group lessons.

8 weeks of 1 hour group lessons are for riders with experience in lessons and camps, competent in all equestrian paces and ability to complete a course of fences well. Working on the mechanics of riding and more technical challenges. A Private lesson is required for all riders before joining our group lessons to assess their level so they are in the correct group. This term is 8 weeks, €260. Deposit €100 and balance €160 to be paid on the first day of term . Click link below to submit an application.

Saturday 2:30pm Teens Advanced Group Lessons 1 place left

Private Lesson Bookings

Closed for annual pony holidays from 24th July to 10th Aug. Bookings will reopen on the 3rd Aug

Bex Senior InstructorHalf hour Private riding lesson or assessment for beginner to competition level riders. A €20 booking fee is required to confirm your booking with the balance payed on the day . . . BEGINNERS: Child €40 / Adult €45. . Semi private 2 to 3 riders child€35/pp, Adult €40/pp. . INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED riders with a senior Instructor €50. If possible please download the registration form on the home page before your first lesson and bring it with you on the day. PLEASE NOTE SHORTS ARE NOT SUITAB. Note: all bookings must be made at least 1 day in advance.Book
Elaine Senior InstructorHalf hour Private or assessment riding lesson for beginner to competition level riders. A €20 booking fee is required to confirm your booking with the balance payed on the day . . . BEGINNERS: Child €40 / Adult €45. . Semi private 2 to 3 riders Child €35/pp, Adult €40/pp. . INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED riders with a senior Instructor €50. If possible please download the registration form on the home page before your first lesson and bring it with you on the day. Note: all bookings must be made at least 1 day in advance.Book
Bex Senior Instructor

Half hour Private riding lesson or assessment for beginner to competition level riders. A €20 booking fee is required to confirm your booking with the balance payed on the day . . . BEGINNERS: Child €40 / Adult €45. . Semi private 2 to 3 riders child€35/pp, Adult €40/pp. . INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED riders with a senior Instructor €50. If possible please download the registration form on the home page before your first lesson and bring it with you on the day. PLEASE NOTE SHORTS ARE NOT SUITAB.

Note: all bookings must be made at least 1 day in advance.

Book
Elaine Senior Instructor

Half hour Private or assessment riding lesson for beginner to competition level riders. A €20 booking fee is required to confirm your booking with the balance payed on the day . . . BEGINNERS: Child €40 / Adult €45. . Semi private 2 to 3 riders Child €35/pp, Adult €40/pp. . INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED riders with a senior Instructor €50. If possible please download the registration form on the home page before your first lesson and bring it with you on the day.

Note: all bookings must be made at least 1 day in advance.

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Payments & Vouchers

Choose the value for your voucher, select from the list below

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Group lessons fees

Group lessons fees. Please include RIDERS NAME AND CLASS TIME on application. Click on button below to select an option.

Sept/ Oct group lessons - €260.00 Balance fee for group lessons Sept/ Oct - €160.00
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Balance FEE for private lessons

PLEASE BOOK YOUR LESSON FIRST IN THE BOOKINGS SECTION. The balance can be paid by clicking an option below or at the centre on the day of your lesson. Click on button below to select an option.

BALANCE fee for CHILD BEGINNER Private lesson after deposit - €20.00 INTERMEDIATE/ ADVANCED Private lesson with Senior Instructor after deposit - €30.00 BALANCE fee for CHILD BEGINNER Semi Private lesson 2 children after deposit - €30.00 BALANCE fee for ADULT BEGINNER Private lessons - €25.00
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Saddle Club

Saddle club Saturday 3.30 to 5.50pm. Click on button below to select an option.

Little rascals club - €35.00 Canter crew Saddle club - €35.00 Senior Gallop club - €35.00
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Fee Private lesson no dep pd

this is the full fee for a private lesson if no deposit has been paid. Click on button below to select an option.

Child Beginner Private Lesson - €40.00 Adult Beginner Private lesson - €45.00 Intermediate / Advanced Private lesson with senior instructor - €50.00
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LDEC Voucher

LDEC Vouchers can be used for private lessons, group lessons or Pony Camps at LDEC. All lessons must be booked in advance. Click on button below to select an option.

LDEC Voucher €40 - €40.00 LDEC Voucher €30 - €30.00 LDEC Voucher €80 - €80.00 LDEC voucher €100 - €100.00 LDEC Voucher €150 - €150.00

Contact details

Phone: 085 2637525 Email. LDECkillaloe@gmail.com

🐴 LDEC notices

Bookings for sept term now open

Group lessons & Halloween Camp 2026

*NB. Before booking a group lesson all riders MUST have either completed a private lesson, pony camp or group lessons at LDEC before enrolling

Private Lesson Bookings

Select a Lesson and book a time that suits you

Payments & Vouchers

payments for private and Group lessons, camps and LDEC Vouchers

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