Westport Riding Club is a sports club with members from the Westport area who share an interest in horses. Our members include both riding and non-riding members, and we aim to facilitate regular activities suitable for all levels. These include show jumping, flatwork and cross-country training, as well as ride-outs and a range of social activities. If you’re interested in joining, please email us at westport@airc.ie or send us a message on one of our social media profiles.
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Events
Below is a list of all our upcoming Events. Click the orange link to submit an application for a particular event. If you wish to enter more than one event then enter your first event now and then simply come back to this section as required before finally checking out and paying.
Slieve Aughty - two day XC and ride-outs Saturday 27th - Sunday 28th June 2026
Slieve Aughty. Saturday 27th - Sunday 28th June 2026. One night B&B on site with one dinner, stabling (includes shavings, not feed), jumps/woodland trails and arena use when free. Note entries are not open for this event.
Entries Closed 24/06/2026 at 18:00:00
Entries Closed 24/06/2026 at 18:00:00
Slieve Aughty - two day XC and ride-outs Saturday 27th - Sunday 28th June 2026
Slieve Aughty. Saturday 27th - Sunday 28th June 2026. One night B&B on site with one dinner, stabling (includes shavings, not feed), jumps/woodland trails and arena use when free.
Entries Closing 29/06/2026 at 17:00:00
1st July 2026,Evening Dressage Test Ridden Clinic with Helen Nolan at Knappabeg
Helen Nolan is coming to Knappabeg and will run through dressage tests with members, give feedback and go again. Perfect time to ask loads of questions and seek advice or tune up your flatwork in a relaxed, quiet environment. Semi Private sessions in a boarded and lettered 20x40 arena. Click link on right to submit an application.
Important: There is an overall limit on places of 10 with 1 place left
1st July 2026,Evening Dressage Test Ridden Clinic with Helen Nolan at Knappabeg
Helen Nolan is coming to Knappabeg and will run through dressage tests with members, give feedback and go again. Perfect time to ask loads of questions and seek advice or tune up your flatwork in a relaxed, quiet environment. Semi Private sessions in a boarded and lettered 20x40 arena. Click link on right to submit an application.
Important: There is an overall limit on places of 10 with 1 place left
1 x flatwork & 1 jumping lesson lesson - 14th July 2026 with Jake Hassall @ Drummindoo Stud.
1st lesson @ 6.30pm - Flat, 2nd lesson @ 7.30pm - Show jumping Great opportunity to work on your flat work in the first lesson and also for young horses. Second lesson will incorporate show jumping. Open to all levels. Note entries are not open for this event.
Entries not open until 2/07/2026 at 19:00:00
Entries not open until 2/07/2026 at 19:00:00
1 x flatwork & 1 jumping lesson lesson - 14th July 2026 with Jake Hassall @ Drummindoo Stud.
1st lesson @ 6.30pm - Flat, 2nd lesson @ 7.30pm - Show jumping Great opportunity to work on your flat work in the first lesson and also for young horses. Second lesson will incorporate show jumping. Open to all levels.
Tommy Gibbons - Show Jumping lessons at Knappabeg
All levels catered for. These lessons will be progressive, ie, the jumping exercises/course will be adjusted to suit the level of horse and rider. Note entries are not open for this event.
Entries not open until 7/07/2026 at 19:00:00
Entries not open until 7/07/2026 at 19:00:00
Tommy Gibbons - Show Jumping lessons at Knappabeg
All levels catered for. These lessons will be progressive, ie, the jumping exercises/course will be adjusted to suit the level of horse and rider.
Entries Closing 31/12/2026 at 18:00:00
Non Riding Member 2026
If you’d like to be involved in the club, there are lots of opportunities throughout the year to help with lessons and come along to non mounted activities & socials. Click link on right to submit an application.
If you’d like to be involved in the club, there are lots of opportunities throughout the year to help with lessons and come along to non mounted activities & socials. Click link below to submit an application.
WRC membership- €95. Nb! If you’re a new member to WRC please get in contact with our secretary, Isobel Lee, on Westport@airc.ie, as you’ll have to fill out some additional forms. Click link on right to submit an application.
WRC membership- €95. Nb! If you’re a new member to WRC please get in contact with our secretary, Isobel Lee, on Westport@airc.ie, as you’ll have to fill out some additional forms. Click link below to submit an application.
Below is a list of all our Calendar Booking options. Click the orange link to book a time slot. If you wish to make more than one booking then make your first one now from here and then simply come back to this section as required before finally checking out and paying.
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Membership
To submit a membership application please select the membership option from the list below by clicking the Apply button.
Primary membership for existing members
Primary membership for existing members €95.00 (plus handling fee)
If you're already a member of a riding club but wish to add a secondary membership to Westport Riding club, please get in touch with us on westport@airc.ie for more details and passcode to enter. €20.00 (plus handling fee)
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About Us
Westport Riding Club is a sports club with members from the Westport area who share an interest in horses. Our members include both riding and non-riding members, and we aim to facilitate regular activities suitable for all levels. These include show jumping, flatwork and cross-country training, as well as ride-outs and a range of social activities. If you’re interested in joining, please email us at westport@airc.ie or send us a message on one of our social media profiles.
