I once broke a bone while cycling — here's what happened when I tried horse riding

Getting in the saddle of a horse — after a mishap on a saddle of a bike four years ago — was surprisingly easy and resulted in no bones broken on this occasion, writes Denise O'Donoghue

Denise O'Donoghue on Pepsi the horse Mount Juliet Estate's new Equestrian Escape package is designed for both seasoned riders and beginners. From €270, it includes overnight accommodation in the Manor House or Hunter’s Yard, full Irish breakfast, and a guided equestrian trail across Mount Juliet Estate. See mountjuliet.ie.

‘Stickability’ is a new word I’ve added to my vocabulary, and I’m very smug to learn it’s something I finally have in abundance. Let me set the scene.

I’m in Kilkenny on a changeable autumn afternoon and eyeing up Pepsi. No, not the drink, but my soon-to-be noble steed.