My visit to Ireland started with riding at Castle Leslie. Everyday we went riding in the morning and in the afternoon. We rode in the forest and countryside, walking, trotting, cantering, galloping, and jumping with the wind always being at our backs.

After my week of riding I rented a car and drove South to see the Millstreet International Horse Trials and was impressed watching the bold horses and riders jump the cross country fences. Next I drove West to the Dingle Peninsula and stayed at the seaside town of Dingle. Then I returned to Dublin where I learned the Irish are passionate about their horses, their football, and their Guinness beer