Verified
Amazing horse adventure
I had a wonderful trip. Bespoke Equestrian is an amazing place. They took marvelous care of me and they are so good to their horses. I cannot recommended them highly enough. I loved my time. The riding was incredible. I hope to plan another trip with them!
I did a riding holiday with BEI last year with three friends and loved it so much that when two of my other friends who had seen the photos and videos commented that they wanted to go, I did not hesitate to get together with those friends and plan a trip again for this summer. We just got back andI cannot recommend this holiday enough. BEI is an amazing outfit. The horses, the organization, the itineraries, and probably most of all, the people, are outstanding in every way. We are all fairly experienced equestrians, but I would not hesitate to go, even if you had limited or even no riding experience. They truly cater to everyone and have horses to match riders perfectly. The horses are all lovely, the scenery is breathtaking, and virtually everything else about the experience is amazing. Since I'd been last year, I expected a couple of the days' itineraries to repeat, and they did, but even the places I had visited last year held something new and different. And the new locations did not disappoint. If you are at all considering this type trip, please do not hesitate to book with BEI. I don't see how you could choose any better.
Verified
BEI is simply the best choice for an Irish riding holiday!
I did a riding holiday with BEI last year with three friends and loved it so much that when two of my other friends who had seen the photos and videos commented that they wanted to go, I did not hesitate to get together with those friends and plan a trip again for this summer. We just got back andI cannot recommend this holiday enough. BEI is an amazing outfit. The horses, the organization, the itineraries, and probably most of all, the people, are outstanding in every way. We are all fairly experienced equestrians, but I would not hesitate to go, even if you had limited or even no riding experience. They truly cater to everyone and have horses to match riders perfectly. The horses are all lovely, the scenery is breathtaking, and virtually everything else about the experience is amazing. Since I'd been last year, I expected a couple of the days' itineraries to repeat, and they did, but even the places I had visited last year held something new and different. And the new locations did not disappoint. If you are at all considering this type trip, please do not hesitate to book with BEI. I don't see how you could choose any better.
Verified
Authentic and the Real Deal
I cannot say enough about BEI. Donal and his family business were not only communicative, friendly and down to earth but their horses are clearly fit, happy, healthy, and receive the best of care. This matters to me personally. The guides were amazing and the variety of scenic places we rode unmatched. We were in the saddle much of the day with delightful stops for lunch. This is really the only place to go in Ireland/ Northern Ireland.
Best riding trip ever! I normally go to Iceland to ride but this time our horse club chose Ireland. We were treated so well by everyone at Bespoke and had the nicest horses to ride. They are smart about when to canter so horses are sane and everything is safe. No bolting off.
It was pure luxury that they tacked our horses every day for us. The horses are well cared for and you could tell they were given a nice shower at the end of the day.
Our AirBnB was so clean and a super yummy breakfast every day and the sweetest host who was very attentive.
In planning the trip Bespoke was in touch by phone even tho I am from the US. They were super fast with email responses made me feel comfortable in booking the trip.
We had a professional photographer and we all got some pictures of a lifetime that are stunning.
We will definitely be back. Don't hesitate these people are the ones to book with.
I did a 3 day horseback riding tour with Bespoke in July 2025 and had a 5 star experience all around! I can’t say enough good things about this company and team. From booking to arrival, they were helpful and communicative about all the trip details. Once we arrived, our accommodations were perfect and our horses were even better (and totally spoiled)! On top of the amazing 3 days of riding through the most gorgeous landscape, we enjoyed every minute of getting to know the Bespoke team. They were kind, warm, and went the extra mile to make sure we had a great time. Believe the 5 star reviews on this one! I would recommend this trip to any horse lover
Verified
The best riding trip!!
I did a 3 day horseback riding tour with Bespoke in July 2025 and had a 5 star experience all around! I can’t say enough good things about this company and team. From booking to arrival, they were helpful and communicative about all the trip details. Once we arrived, our accommodations were perfect and our horses were even better (and totally spoiled)! On top of the amazing 3 days of riding through the most gorgeous landscape, we enjoyed every minute of getting to know the Bespoke team. They were kind, warm, and went the extra mile to make sure we had a great time. Believe the 5 star reviews on this one! I would recommend this trip to any horse lover
Advertisement
Skip to main content
Tripadvisor
App
From the moment our Bespoke-arranged driver picked us up in Belfast, our trip was amazing. Every detail of our 6 days of riding were meticulously planned by the BEI family.
The B&B that BEI arranged for us was located right by the Ballycastle shore. Our host,Berkley, was charming, friendly, and made us feel at home. The daily breakfast was delicious! Especially after closing down the local pub at 2am when we discovered the live music!
BEI arranged daily transportation for us to our ride locations. We got to know and love our local drivers over the course of the week as they shared stories and stopped to show us local spots of interest along the way.
Most importantly...the horses and people at Shean farm. What an incredible crew. They cater to all levels of riding experience. The horses are all in amazingly good condition and it is obvious they are well loved and cared for.
The first of our 6 days began with a riding assessment and tour of the beautiful farm on our assigned horses. We had lunch at a cabin overlooking the pastures and then continued our ride.
Days 2-5 included galloping on the beach; trekking into dunes, forests, and hillsides; jumping over logs along wooded trails; and seeing incredible views in places that cannot be accessed by the general public. Our wonderful guides provided informative historical facts and entertaining personal stories along the way.
We finished our trip with a cross country jumping class on the farm where we sadly had to say goodbye to Donal and his beautiful family, and the horses we wanted to take home with us!
The Ballycastle area of Northern Ireland is truly a magical place. BEI allows you to experience the unspoiled beauty of its countryside and local culture. Can't wait to return!
Read more
Ten stars for Bespoke Equestrian Ireland!
I can’t say enough great things about Bespoke Equestrian Ireland. My niece and I thoroughly enjoyed our 3-day adventure in Ballycastle. Everything was perfect. The transport they scheduled for us turned up on time, every time. The friendly staff and guides were amazing and couldn’t have been more helpful and accommodating. And Donal, the charming man in charge, was the cherry on top! Superb communication across the board, at all times (does he ever sleep?!…). He even made dinner reservations for us every night and took our BnB breakfast orders for the following mornings. On top of that, the wonderful horses, the super-fun rides, the stunning scenery, the pubs, the locals (thanks to Boyd’s pub owner Paul for taking us to the BnB when we couldn’t get a late-night taxi), and the Guinness (!) — perfection. Don’t walk, RUN to book your next adventure with BEI. I promise, your expectations will be exceeded tenfold, and you’ll have the time of your life! Thank you, Donal, Melissa, Debbie, Gemma, Alana and Melanie!
Verified
I just got back from a week-long riding vacay with BEI, and I can’t say enough good things. Every detail was so thoughtfully planned! From organizing taxis to and from the rides, to providing snacks and water throughout the trip. They even had a lovely spread of tea and sandwiches for us one day! The horses are absolutely stunning: very well trained, well-cared for, and a dream to ride. We rode along gorgeous coastlines and picturesque beaches. You can tell the team really loves what they do and all the guides are wonderful. I particularly enjoyed Mel’s ghost story about the vanishing lake! Donal made sure me and my mom were always happy with our horses and it feels great to support a local family business. Highly recommend to any horse people looking for an authentic equestrian adventure in Ireland!
Verified
Ten stars for Bespoke Equestrian Ireland!I can’t say enough great things about Bespoke Equestrian Ireland. My niece and I thoroughly enjoyed our 3-day adventure in Ballycastle. Everything was perfect. The transport they scheduled for us turned up on time, every time. The friendly staff and guides were amazing and couldn’t have been more helpful and accommodating. And Donal, the charming man in charge, was the cherry on top! Superb communication across the board, at all times (does he ever sleep?!…). He even made dinner reservations for us every night and took our BnB breakfast orders for the following mornings. On top of that, the wonderful horses, the super-fun rides, the stunning scenery, the pubs, the locals (thanks to Boyd’s pub owner Paul for taking us to the BnB when we couldn’t get a late-night taxi), plus the Guinness (!) — perfection. Don’t walk, RUN to book your next adventure with BEI. I promise, your expectations will be exceeded tenfold, and you’ll have the time of your life! Thank you, Donal, Melissa, Debbie, Gemma, Alana and Melanie!
Verified
Equestrian Bucket-list Vacation
From the moment our Bespoke-arranged driver picked us up in Belfast, our trip was amazing. Every detail of our 6 days of riding were meticulously planned by the BEI family.The B&B that BEI arranged for us was located right by the Ballycastle shore. Our host,Berkley, was charming, friendly, and made us feel at home. The daily breakfast was delicious! Especially after closing down the local pub at 2am when we discovered the live music!BEI arranged daily transportation for us to our ride locations. We got to know and love our local drivers over the course of the week as they shared stories and stopped to show us local spots of interest along the way.Most importantly...the horses and people at Shean farm. What an incredible crew. They cater to all levels of riding experience. The horses are all in amazingly good condition and it is obvious they are well loved and cared for.The first of our 6 days began with a riding assessment and tour of the beautiful farm on our assigned horses. We had lunch at a cabin overlooking the pastures and then continued our ride. Days 2-5 included galloping on the beach; trekking into dunes, forests, and hillsides; jumping over logs along wooded trails; and seeing incredible views in places that cannot be accessed by the general public. Our wonderful guides provided informative historical facts and entertaining personal stories along the way.We finished our trip with a cross country jumping class on the farm where we sadly had to say goodbye to Donal and his beautiful family, and the horses we wanted to take home with us!The Ballycastle area of Northern Ireland is truly a magical place. BEI allows you to experience the unspoiled beauty of its countryside and local culture. Can't wait to return!
Bespoke Equestrian Irish Horseback riding was a complete joy. We were matched with lovely kind safe and smooth horses for an entire week- each day brought new beauty and adventures - from bogs to Ballycastle to beaches - each riding venue was wow, wow, and more wows- and the staff was warm and kind to everyone -
Verified
The Golden Hour- A Vanishing Lake Ride
How to describe the most breathtakingly beautiful five days in July in the North of Ireland on the finest of Irish Cobs: 1. the people - Ben, Mel, Alana, Deb, Anna and Donal - the guides and horse whisperers- so kind, patient and safety first- created an atmosphere of security, joy and playfulness. 2. the place - cows bathing on empty beaches, mocha sheep grazing in fluffs, bogs drenched in myth and magic and the tales of bloody battles in the purple heather. 3. the thing- it is simply soul enriching to ride the hills and glens of the County of Antrim.
Bespoke and everyone there was beyond amazing. We were celebrating our girls 16th birthdays and my 40th. They made sure that everyone in our group had fun. My teenager had the biggest smile on her face the whole time. I felt free and calm, something that doesn’t come easily for me. And the service didn’t stop at the riding. They made sure we went to great restaurants and knew the forecast for the day so we packed appropriately. I’m truly honored that we got the opportunity to ride with them and recommend Bespoke 1000%.
Verified
Best riding EVER!!
I don’t even know how to describe the gratitude and honored it was to ride with Bespoke. They are so kind, welcoming, helpful, and genuinely amazing. They made every aspect of our trip wonderful. The teenagers had massive smiles on their faces the whole time. 4 days seemed like too little of time with Bespoke. Wish we could have stayed longer with them. They were the start of our trip and nothing compared to the experience that they gave us. I would recommend them to absolutely everyone and have since we have gotten back.
