Since its installation in 2005 Deravarra Gallops has proved a most welcome and valuable addition to the arsenal of the horse trainers of the Midlands and beyond. It has assisted many to success ; be it group and listed winners on the flat , countless bumper, hurdle and chase winners on the track, point-to-pointers and pony racers around the country. The stiff steady climb combined with a safe and secure surface has proven invaluable to instil the speed and stamina required for success.
The gallop is also very popular with those preparing for the breeze up sales-,the gradual climb to the 3 furlong marker gives the young stock the confidence to stretch and show their worth while the waxed surface reduces the pressure on those immature shins.
The hill gallop is 6 furlongs long with a strong climb from the 2.5 to the 5 furlong where it levels out. In 2010 we added a one and a half furlong circle at the bottom and it has been very popular with those wanting to do a longer pieces of work.
The gallop uses a top class waxed sand and fibre footing ; Cushion Track Premier from Equestrian Surfaces.
Schooling over easifix hurdles – two flights of hurdles are on the gallop most Friday mornings and at any other time by request -it only takes 5 minutes to set them up. The jumping surface is the same as the all weather schooling grounds at the Curragh. Horses jump really well on the secure footing and there is plenty of room to gradually pull up or if you wish to work on up the gallop.
We also place the Easifix fences on the gallop when the grass becomes firm in the late spring and summer, so feel free to contact us if you need to avail of this service.
Schooling over the fences on the grass is available when ground permits (€30/horse)
We are pleased to say that all use of the gallop and schooling hurdles will remain at the same rate of ONLY €20 per horse for 2013.
Deravarra Gallops is located 5miles north of Mullingar- take exit 17 on the N4 heading towards Castlepollard on the R394. Continue on this road one mile past Crookedwood and we are on the left hand side on an elevated site over looking the scenic shores of Lough Deravarra.
The gallop is open every day all year round. No booking are required for those using the gallop up to 1pm on Monday’s to Saturdays . After this we request patrons to text or ring in with their booking.
The gallop is harrowed regularly during the week mornings and we are never far away to give it a fresh run when required ,or feel free to ring ahead before you arrive and we will ensure it is ready to work your horses.
Morning times are reserved for race horse training however after 1.30pm each day and all day sunday we open the gallop to all horse and pony riders . The gallop is already popular with many eventing competitors and is ideal for interval training.In addition to being a great place to get your horse fit there is no where more scenic to come for a safe and leisurely ride out with your friends. In the summer groups are welcome to hack out around the whole farm , enjoy over 50 acres of native woodland and maybe even picnic on the enchanted shores of the fabled Lough Deravarragh. Please give us a call and we would be delighted to facilitate this unique experience.
For further enquiries contact;
Mark Fagan 086 2734141. Or
Ben Brabazon on 087 9041216
