National Horse Sport Arena

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