Every champion starts somewhere. Join horseman Richard Brabazon at Rangers Lodge on the Curragh and watch a young thoroughbred take its first steps in training. The morning finishes with coffee and racing stories in the family home, and a keepsake horseshoe to bring back. €45 per person.

History, heritage, and horsepower come together at the Irish National Stud & Gardens. Discover the fascinating story of Ireland’s thoroughbred industry, stroll among immaculate paddocks, and enjoy the serene beauty of the Japanese Gardens and St. Fiachra’s Garden. Round off your visit with a bite at the Japanese Gardens Café, where seasonal dishes are crafted by Ballymaloe-trained chef Natalie Collins.

Step inside Kildangan Stud, Godolphin’s Irish home and one of the most prestigious breeding operations in the world. Stroll through immaculate paddocks, meet future champions, and get exclusive access to elite stallions, foals (season permitting), and the stud’s private museum.

Put on a lab coat at the Irish Equine Centre and meet the scientists who keep Ireland's racehorses safe and sound. A rare look at the work behind every healthy champion, including a live experiment on the day. €30 adults, €15 children.

Saddle up for a guided ride through 220 acres of Kildare countryside with the O'Neill family at Abbeyfield Farm. Horses are matched with care to every rider, from first timers to old hands, along cobbled lanes and open meadows with views of the Dublin and Wicklow hills. €95 per person.