How to Apply

Our 4 Step Application Process

Equestrian Tourism Centres seeking approval under the voluntary Equestrian Tourism accreditation quality assurance scheme can apply in four easy steps:

1Step 1 - Minimum requirements Back to top

Review the supporting documentation below to find out more about the application process, minimum requirements, and key benefits of the Scheme.

2Step 2 - Application Back to top

To register your interest in the scheme and start the application process, please go to www.onlinelistingtool.failteireland.ie.

3Step 3 - Assessment Back to top

TSA will make contact to arrange an onsite assessment. An assessor will visit your establishment to check that the facility and services are present and compliant with our minimum standards for Equestrian Centre accreditation.

The assessment is divided up into “quality areas” that represent aspects of the business that contribute to the quality of the guest experience. Each quality area contains a series of minimum requirements.

The Quality Assessor (QA) will carry out an objective, qualitative assessment of every aspect of your business. Essentially, a numerical score is given to every aspect assessed and that score equates to a quality level description.

4Step 4 - Approval Back to top

Once your application is approved, your Equestrian Centre is officially approved to Fáilte Ireland standards. Quality assurance certificates are valid for an initial 2-year period and must be renewed every 2 years thereafter.

Once your business is approved, we will  issue you with promotional material to help you romote your quality assurance award including:

• Certificate of Approval
• Window sticker
• Bromides / .jpeg format images for use on web and printed promotional material

We also endeavour to assist quality-approved businesses to maintain and exceed the required standards through a range of business advice and support programmes customised for and only available to tourism enterprises registered with Fáilte Ireland.

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