Globetrotting Guest Horse: Blueberry

If you’re heading to the Emerald Isle for our Castle and Estate Ride, you may be lucky enough to meet — and ride — the delightful Blueberry. A much-loved and beautifully mannered member of the estate’s stable, Blueberry is known for her calm temperament, willing nature, and ability to make riders feel instantly at home in the saddle. For guests joining our Irish horse riding holidays and horseback riding vacations, horses like Blueberry are a big part of what makes the experience so special. Read on to discover what makes this charming Irish horse a true Globetrotting favourite.

Name of horse: Blueberry

Breed: Irish Draught

Height: 16.2 hands high

Gelding or mare: Mare

How long has the horse been in your herd? Four years.

How did you find the horse?
We bought Blueberry from a dealer.

What do riding guests most love about this horse?
She’s forward going, pretty, has a fantastic jump, and she’s a true-to-type good Irish Draught.

What do you as guides most love about this horse?
She’s willing and shows great improvement.

Anything else we should know about the horse’s story?
We also have her full sister, Bumble, in the equestrian centre at the Castle.

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