About Us

Five Oaks Ranch - .
Five Oaks Ranch - .Five Oaks Ranch was established by Gerry and Jackie Mannion and family in the early 1990’s. both Gerry and Jackie come from families involved in the horse and cattle business. Having been introduced to the western style of riding and the American Quarterhorse, they opened to the public in 1999. Gerry and Jackie have also been involved in the running of the Irish Quarter Horse Association since its affiliation to the American Quarter Horse Association and have represented Ireland at the World Convention.

Breeding Programme

While Five Oaks Ranch specializes in western style trail riding and tuition we also have an established breeding program of pure-bred American Quarterhorses and Appaloosa. We are approved by A.I.R.E. which is the Irish regulatory authority overseeing riding establishments in Ireland.Read more...
Image:Five Oaks Ranch was established by Gerry and Jackie Mannion and family in the early 1990’s. both Gerry and Jackie come from families involved in the horse and cattle business. Having been introduced to the western style of riding and the American Quarterhorse, they opened to the public in 1999. Gerry and Jackie have also been involved in the running of the Irish Quarter Horse Association since its affiliation to the American Quarter Horse Association and have represented Ireland at the World Convention.Everybody leaves Five Oaks Ranch with a very positive experience of western riding and our goal is that in the future our horses and clients will be competing in AQHA and ApHc events here in Ireland.

Image shows: LtoR Gerry, Jackie and Sandro Garavelli (President of Irish Quarter Horse Association and importer of the first Quarterhorses to Ireland)