LONDONDERRY HORSE FIELD GUIDE
Hooves, Heritage & Happy Goats: A Half‑Day at Pauline’s Family Farm
A focused, 3‑hour group experience on a 30‑acre family farm that pairs hands‑on time with horses, sheep and pygmy goats with a guided look at local farming heritage.
Hooves, Heritage & Happy Goats: A Half‑Day at Pauline’s Family Farm.
Step into a living story of Irish farming life at Pauline’s family‑run farm. Set on 30 acres of countryside outside Londonderry, this immersive, group‑focused half‑day invites participants to meet friendly animals, explore local farming heritage and take part in practical, hands‑on learning with horses, sheep and pygmy goats.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Close encounters with horses, sheep and pygmy goats
The core of the experience is direct, tactile engagement with the farm’s animals — time spent learning about and handling horses alongside introductions to sheep and the ever‑charismatic pygmy goats.
A 30‑acre rural backdrop
Activities and interpretive moments are framed by 30 acres of Derry‑Londonderry countryside, offering both working‑farm context and room to walk and observe the landscape that shapes local agricultural life.
Family‑run farming and local heritage
Run by Pauline and her family, the farm blends practical animal care with interpretation of rural traditions—an accessible way to connect community, craft and everyday farm systems.
What the day feels like
What the half‑day feels like
Over approximately three hours, groups move from orientation into hands‑on sessions: learning basic horse handling and care, meeting the sheep and pygmy goats, and walking parts of the farm while an operator recounts elements of the land’s farming heritage. The pace is intimate and tactile—designed for participants to touch, ask and learn rather than merely observe.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this experience suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
No specific gear list was provided in the trip details; participants should check with the operator for any recommended clothing or equipment.
The experience lasts approximately three hours.
Groups meet at the City of Derry Equestrian Centre at 30 Bigwood Road, Ardmore, Derry‑Londonderry, BT47 3RP (confirm arrival instructions with the operator).
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the experience?
The half‑day group experience runs for approximately 3 hours.
Where do we meet the group?
The meeting point is the City of Derry Equestrian Centre, 30 Bigwood Road, Ardmore, Derry‑Londonderry, BT47 3RP.
What animals will we interact with?
Participants will have hands‑on time with horses and will meet the farm’s sheep and pygmy goats.
Who runs the farm experience?
The experience is run at Pauline’s family‑run farm in conjunction with the City of Derry Farm & Equestrian Centre.
Are there age restrictions?
The program is specified for adults aged 18 and over.