Mornington House Luxury Manor House Accommodation

Co. Westmeath, Ireland

equestrian

Horse Riding

Westmeath is well known in the equestrian world, for the great variety of horse based activities, which take place in the county. Whether you're interest is racing, hunting, show jumping or trekking there are activities to suit all levels of interest and expertise.

The limestone based grasslands of Northern Westmeath are noted for the breeding of steeplechasers. Kilbeggan Races are held through the summer months over steeplechase and hurdle fences. Kilbeggan Race Course is the only soley national hunt course in Ireland.

The race courses of Punchestown, The Curragh and Fairyhouse are all in easy driving distance.

A visit to The National Stud and the Japanese gardens are within an hour’s drive of Mornington. If you would like to do some Horse or Pony trekking in the area Ladestown house riding stables is a twenty minute drive away. Mullingar Equestrian Centre holds equestrian activities for all levels of expertise.

Hunting

Fox Hunting traditionally takes place from late October to early March. The Westmeath Foxhounds and The Westmeath Harriers each meet during the season in locations throughout the county. Each pack holds a point to point in the spring each year.

Dates for your Diary

Mullingar Show
Sunday, 10th July 2011

Kilbeggan Races
Friday, 29th April 2011
Saturday, 14th May 2011
Sunday, 5th June 2011
Monday, 20th June 2011
Friday, 15th July 2011
Saturday, 6th August 2011
Friday, 19th August 2011
Friday, 2nd September 2011