National Horse Sport Arena
Description
The National Horse Sport Arena is a multi-use Olympic-standard Equestrian training facility. Situated in the National Sports Campus, Blanchardstown.
The National Horse Sport Arena is a multi-use Olympic-standard Equestrian training facility.
Situated in the picturesque surrounds of the old walled garden of Abbotstown House, the Arena is designed as a High Performance Training Centre for Showjumping, Dressage, Carriage Driving, Pony and Eventing.
Sand Arena:
The 100m x 55m Arena is a sand fibre mix replicating the London 2012 Olympic Arena. The sand mix is made from a unique blend of multi-washed sand blended with 3 types of polypropylene fibre and a synthetic binder to provide the true footing of the future. The surface is proven for the full range of Olympic and Paralympic disciplines and is endorsed by the FEI.
Grass Arena:
The 121m x 32m Grass Arena is 70mm Ameliorated sand/topsoil mix on 120 mm topsoil on an accompanying pattern of mole and slit drains. The natural grass arena will be used for high performance training purposes for Showjumping, Eventing and Dressage.
About the National Horse Sport Arena
This is a an elite Training venue so it will not be used for Competitions or Shows
A maximum of 4 horses is allowed for hourly bookings at any time. However, this number can be increased for half and full day bookings (upon agreement)
There are 8 fences provided at present
Assistance is provided in course set-up
There are 10 upgraded stables on-site
A Full Car Park with lots of space for horse boxes mulis available
There are no floodlights at present
Full Prices and Booking Procedures are available at this link.
Book now:
01 6464 320 (Block Bookings)
01 860 6600 (One Off bookings)
Email: bookings@nscda.ie
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Opening Hours
- Monday
- 09:00 - 19:00
- Tuesday
- 09:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday
- 09:00 - 19:00
- Thursday
- 09:00 - 19:00
- Friday
- 09:00 - 19:00
- Saturday
- 09:00 - 19:00
- Sunday
- 09:00 - 19:00
RECENT FACEBOOK POSTS
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Jumping this week at the Arena. Wednesday 11-5pm. Thursday 11-8pm. Full show course up from last weekend. Jump any height anytime.
Leinster Dressage
Combined Training this Saturday at the Arena.
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Another great show today. Thanks to all the Drynam gang. You all did a brilliant job.
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Saturday showjumping.. 11-2pm. Full course up. Any height anytime.. Full assistance available..
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What a wonderful couple of days at the Arena with SilverSpurs 2019. Such a fantastic national competition that promotes the very best in horsemanship. Excellently organised by Caroline and her team.
Some winners from today's SilverSpurs. Well done.
Dressage Ireland
A great day for Irish Horse Sport.
All up and running with Silver Spurs semi finals at the Arena today
Leinster Dressage
Combined Training at the Arena.
Big riding club show this Sunday at the Campus..
Jumping this week at the Arena.. Thursday 11-8pm Saturday 11-2pm.. Full course up..
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Well done to the Irish u16 showjumping team who were crowned European champions today. Fantastic achievement by manager Gary Marshall and team who trained here at the Campus recently.. We are very proud...