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I am moving from Australia to Dubai in March. (Living in Mirdif) Looking at joining an Equestrian Centre and start riding again. Is anyone here a member of any of the centres listed in the below topic? Just looking to see what places are best. Are you able to lease horses or is it best to buy a horse there etc etc
Any insight appreciated

http://www.dubaiforums.com/viewtopic.ph ... rse+riding


Thanks

Nicky

anybody???????

Arabian Ranches has a riding school up there.

Dubai Equestrian Centre
location: near Ibn Battuta Mall / Gardens
tel :04 884 51 01
registration fee for 1 year: 120 aed
10 classes: 1000 aed

anechkina wrote:Dubai Equestrian Centre
location: near Ibn Battuta Mall / Gardens
tel :04 884 51 01
registration fee for 1 year: 120 aed
10 classes: 1000 aed

Thanks I have info on all of the centres but I would like to get peoples opinions who might be a member or have been to any of the centres?

Thanks again

Hi Nikky, just wanted to let you know that I just visited the Arabian Ranches Equestrian Center, to inquire about leasing/lessons etc...... the facility itself is pretty good. They have about 20 horses available to lease right now, and they range from 3000-5000 dirhams a month depending on whether you want a jumping/endurance/lesson horse etc....This money includes absolutely everything from food to stables to farriers. The only thing you have to pay on top of that, is if the horse is injured due to you riding 'inappropriately'. If it gets colic etc, they will pay for the vet bills, however if he hurts his leg because you tried to jump him too high, you have to pay.....other than that everything is covered and you can ride whenever you like. You get a discount if you are leasing and want lessons or want to go on a desert ride etc. They have group lessons or private lessons, and are pretty reasonably priced (compared to Australia anyway).......the stables are all air conditioned and are pretty nice. It's a huge facility with two big arenas, and probably around 200 stables......I haven't had a lesson there, just went the other day myself to inquire........ Before leasing,they recommend that you have a few lessons on different horses to see which one you like........that's the only equestrian center I've seen so far, but will probably look into some more next week....hope this helps

carly993 wrote:Hi Nikky, just wanted to let you know that I just visited the Arabian Ranches Equestrian Center, to inquire about leasing/lessons etc...... the facility itself is pretty good. They have about 20 horses available to lease right now, and they range from 3000-5000 dirhams a month depending on whether you want a jumping/endurance/lesson horse etc....This money includes absolutely everything from food to stables to farriers. The only thing you have to pay on top of that, is if the horse is injured due to you riding 'inappropriately'. If it gets colic etc, they will pay for the vet bills, however if he hurts his leg because you tried to jump him too high, you have to pay.....other than that everything is covered and you can ride whenever you like. You get a discount if you are leasing and want lessons or want to go on a desert ride etc. They have group lessons or private lessons, and are pretty reasonably priced (compared to Australia anyway).......the stables are all air conditioned and are pretty nice. It's a huge facility with two big arenas, and probably around 200 stables......I haven't had a lesson there, just went the other day myself to inquire........ Before leasing,they recommend that you have a few lessons on different horses to see which one you like........that's the only equestrian center I've seen so far, but will probably look into some more next week....hope this helps

Thank you that is exactly the kind of info i was looking for:-) I will deff go check this place out once i arrive and get settled, i need a hobby as my partner will be off riding his bikes etc etc so can't wait to get back into riding.

Hey nicky.

I ride at the Polo and equestrian club at the arabian ranches and its amazing. Theres a friendly atmosphere up there and it is reasonable priced. They have a website which is http://www.poloclubdubai.com/ so check it out if you havnt already and then you can see pictures of the stables and a price list of lessons etc..

I hope you this is useful to you and you find somewhere to ride.

Hey Nicki,

give us a call when you're here: Mushrif Equestrian Club in Mushrif park (biggest desert park in dubai and 5 min from Mirdif). We offer treks, riding lessons, horses for sale and lease...
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