Mount Juliet is featured in Equitrekking's Irish Countryside episode and Equitrekking host Darley Newman's column in Practical Horseman magazine.

On the estate, there are 16 miles of bridle paths and an exciting cross-country schooling field, which houses twenty-four jumps and a water complex. Mount Juliet’s Equestrian Center will match you with a strong, Irish mount to fit your skill level and personality, whether you are a beginner or experienced equestrian. This, coupled with Mount Juliet’s well versed British Horse Society approved instructors, provides guests with a truly unique and personal equestrian vacation.

Activities

Fox hunting in ireland: There are Hunts available every Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday throughout the Hunting season with the local Hunts, which run from the end of October until the end of February.

Confidence Building in Jumping is a three-day course run regularly throughout the year which aims to develop the riders jumping position.

The cross-country jumping clinic will help riders on their position and balance schooling over a variety of cross-country fences improving their eye and recognizing and correcting common faults.

Horse riding and angling and fishing on the River Nore. You can also enjoy clay pigeon shooting, archery, the leisure centre including a high-tech gym, swimming pool and sauna / steam rooms. If all that is too much, there are a variety of walks and trails through the estate, which you may take at your own pace. Families really enjoy the 18-hole par 53 putting course.

Accommodations

Mount Juliet House is a historic Georgian Mansion with modern amenities overlooking the River Nore and Ballylinch Stud, where horses graze on lush green fields. Each hotel room is individually designed, in keeping with the concept of a private, family home. Each room is also named, drawing inspiration from the history of the estate. In the evening as you prepare for dinner, the beds are turned down, the lamps are lit and the drapes drawn.

The Rose Garden Cottages are a great option for families who visit Mount Juliet or those who'd like an extended stay at the estate. With a clean Irish design, these cottages provide modern comfort including a fully-equipped kitchen, two bedrooms with private bathrooms, dining area, large flat screen TVs, ipod docking stations and more-- all near the private rose gardens.

Food

The epitome of gracious living, Mount Juliet is the perfect spot to experience Irish cuisine under all its forms. There are various restaurants from which to choose during your stay and several bars including the dark, wood paneled equestrian themed Tetrarch Bar.

Area Attractions

In addition to exceptional riding and golf, Mount Juliet offers several Craft Trails including Nicholas Mosse Pottery, Jerpoitn Glass and Chasneau Leather. There are historic area attractions like Jerpoint Abbey, Black Friar Abbey, Kilkenny Castle and Rothe House. The small, nearby towns of Kilkenny and Thomastown offer atmospheric pubs, craft shops and history.