Dartfield Horse Museum and Park

Discover horses and their role in Irish life< 🐴

Closed until further notice
Dartfield Horse Museum and Park in Kilreekill, Loughrea is a must for anyone interested in horses. Developed and owned by renowned Galway horseman Willie Leahy, Dartfield is a tribute to horses and their role in Irish life. It is housed on a 19th century estate consisting of 350 acres of parklands and a quadrangle of buildings. The museum contains a walk-around exhibit with a 20-minute audio-visual, art gallery, hall of fame, library, cafe and equestrian-themed gift shop. In the outdoor stable area, horses can be seen at work and at rest. In addition, there is a forge and tack room, and carriage and pony rides are available, as are horse-riding lessons. Guided tours are available on request. It is located about 5 miles east of Loughrea, off N 6. Open year-round daily.

Meet the ponies and horses.

Take part in dynamic interactive activities ranging from chariot riding, ploughing, jaunting cart rides and horse riding. (contact us to find out which activity will be on offer on the day of your visit).

Explore the forgotten methods of how farmwork was carried out in Ireland. Learn about the amazing world of horses, their biology, Irish folklore & their contribution to Irish society throughout history.

Dartfield Equestrian Centre is set amongst 350 acres of parkland. Riders can enjoy the estate which encompasses a top class cross country course or trek through the acres of woodland. Owned and run by Willie Leahy, a local horseman and the owner of the famous Connemara Trail riding holiday, visitors can benefit from expert tutition and a throughly enjoyable horse riding experience at Dartfield.

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