Happy Hooves Therapeutic Riding

Happy Hooves Therapeutic Riding At Happy Hooves, we cater for children and adults of any age and abilities. Over time, we’ve seen how much more horses can offer beyond the saddle.

Therapeutic riding is at the heart of what we do—plus fun, horse-based services that support emotional and physical well-being. At Happy Hooves, we offer a range of equine-assisted services designed to support emotional, physical, and social well-being. Our primary focus is therapeutic horse riding, a tailored experience where each session is built around the individual needs of the rider. Whether

it’s supporting motor skills, boosting confidence, or simply creating a joyful connection, therapeutic riding offers a gentle yet powerful way to grow, explore, and regulate—especially for children and young people with additional needs. That’s why we’ve developed our equine outreach school programme, which we have been delivering to local special needs schools and units, over the last 2 years with the help of our therapy pony, Teddy. More recently, we've expanded our services to include horse mediation—a ground-based, reflective practice where the horse becomes a mirror for self-awareness, emotional regulation, and connection. Rooted in the principles of equine-assisted therapy, horse mediation offers a unique space to slow down, ground yourself, and explore your inner world with the support of a sensitive and intuitive animal companion. We also offer mindful grooming and individualised stable management sessions. These practices offer accessible, body-based ways to build confidence, presence, and connection without the need to ride. Participants can engage in hands-on learning, calm their nervous systems, and develop meaningful relationships with the horses through grooming, yard work, and horse care. Whether in the saddle or on the ground, each session at Happy Hooves is shaped with care, compassion, and curiosity. We meet each person where they are—offering space, support, and the magic of the horse-human connection.

Lovely quiet moment of connection today.
13/06/2025

Lovely quiet moment of connection today.

What a great day today at Happy Hooves. Beside being Marlene’s birthday, we were honored to welcome Cllr Melanie Corriga...
19/05/2025

What a great day today at Happy Hooves. Beside being Marlene’s birthday, we were honored to welcome Cllr Melanie Corrigan for a visit to talk about our work, projects and hopes for the future . Then we received an unexpected visit from William Micklen, who generously gifted us with 3 new bridles for the horses. Feeling grateful for the support of our local community today 🙏🏼🤩🐴.

We are opening a few dates for our fun neurodiversity pony camps. The camps will be 1/2 day and parents will need to att...
30/04/2025

We are opening a few dates for our fun neurodiversity pony camps. The camps will be 1/2 day and parents will need to attend. Open to groups only. Feel free to get in touch.

GROUP BOOKINGS ONLYWe are bringing a new project to life: a 1/2 day camp for group of minimum 15 children with their par...
24/04/2025

GROUP BOOKINGS ONLY
We are bringing a new project to life: a 1/2 day camp for group of minimum 15 children with their parents. Only 3 dates available so get in touch.

Happy Down Syndrome day celebration 🧦🌈
21/03/2025

Happy Down Syndrome day celebration 🧦🌈

Happy St Patrick’s day to all ☘️🇮🇪
17/03/2025

Happy St Patrick’s day to all ☘️🇮🇪

16/12/2024
It is International volunteer week and for this occasion we wanted to treat our volunteers to lovely lunch to say thank ...
06/12/2024

It is International volunteer week and for this occasion we wanted to treat our volunteers to lovely lunch to say thank you. We are so lucky to have you all. Thinking of those who couldn’t make it today. We are so grateful for all you do 💕

Another fun day with the children of Marino school. What a lovely place to bring teddy to.
23/10/2024

Another fun day with the children of Marino school. What a lovely place to bring teddy to.

Address

Killegar Stables, The Scalp
Enniskerry
A98C7Y0

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 2pm

Telephone

+353876982393

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