January 2023 - Horse Riding Malaysia

SEDEC Equine is located approximate 16km away from Kuching city center in Sarawak.

According to the owner, SEDEC Equine stands for Sarawak Development Center for Equine.

Here is the entrance of the riding school, along a straight road.

When I arrived, Coach Shaza, was training her student.

At the point of writing this, SEDEC Equine is the only riding school I could find that is open for public for riding lesson.

A staff was lunging a very active horse before putting the saddle on.

The riding center is also open for public to try a joyride if you want to get a taste of riding a horse with an affordable fee.

The staff will help you to get on the horse and hold the horse to walk for a few circles.

If you are into taking riding lesson, Coach Shaza can teach you the right techniques for horseback riding.

Coach Shaza (on the right) is an active tent pegging player, who actively takes part in competition in Kuala Lumpur.

Coach Shaza showing the student how to check on the girth before mounting.

Student mounting on the horse from the ground.

Once the students are done with their riding lesson, they can also hang out at the resting area.

Infographic about horses on the wall.

Looking out from the resting area.

Tastefully decorated with plants at the reception area.

Toilet for changing clothes or taking a bath after your riding lesson.

Also plenty of parking space within the facility.

Moving inside, there is a float for carrying the horses for traveling, carrying the SEDEC Equine brand.

The stable where approximately 10 horses live.

Inside the stable.

More Information on SEDEC Equine

If you are interested to go for a visit, please contact Coach Shaza at +60 11-2308 6773 or visit their Facebook page.

Do take note that the entrance of the riding center might not be very noticeable along the street. I recommend you to slow down upon reaching the entrance.

Kok Mak Stable is located in the northern most part of Malaysia, approximately 500 km away from Kuala Lumpur.

The scenic view of paddy field and being right at the Thailand border have always caught my interest to ride in Kok Mak Stable.

There is a big arena for riding activities.

The greens around the riding track makes the riding experience extra relaxing.

A number of stable boxes next to the big arena.

There is a big open area in front of the stables for chilling out.

Imagine sipping a warm cup of coffee in the morning watching sunrise, or a BBQ dinner in the evening with your favorite people, anyone?

There are also many boxes for the horses.

The row of stable next to the arena with thick saw dust for the horses’ comfort.

I always appreciate stable who put the name signage for their horses. It shows how much they care. It’s the little acts that count.

Another row of stable with the tack room in the middle.

Neatly organized tack room. Each of the saddle is named with the horse.

The signage of Kok Mak Stable.

Ploy – beautiful painted horse with glass-like clear blue eyes.

Trail Ride at Kok Mak Stable

We booked the trail ride at 7.30 A.M. As we arrived the horses are almost done tacking waiting for us to depart.

Yumi adjusted her stirrup before mounting on her horse, Attakama.

Daniel on Coco, passing by a road before entering another part of the trail.

We passed by rubber estate on our way out to the trail.

There are plenty of long and clear track for slow cantering to enjoy the environment.

More photos of the riders, Yumi, Coach Wan and Daniel.

It took us a while to get to the top of the hill.

Climbing uphill passing through the bushes.

Finally, arriving at the top of the hill.

Of course, not to forget some solo photos.

Kok Mak Stable - coach wan, daniel, yumi

Group photo at the top of the hill.

Next, we moved on to the kenaf farm.

Passing down clear wide open field.

Coach Wan and Daniel entering kenaf farm.

A photo of taking photo.

Coming out from the photo taking spot.

The signage of I Love Kenaf. As you can tell, the sun was bright as we passed.

Kenaf is a warm-season annual row crop in the same plant family as okra and cotton. In Malaysia, kenaf is fast becoming the country’s 3rd industrial crop after palm oil and rubber.

Kenaf plants are capable of growing to a height of 20 feet under favorable conditions; however, heights generally average 8 to 14 feet in a growing season of 4 to 5 months.

The beautiful scenery while coming back.

After returning from the trail, we also played with another horse in the arena.

Accomodation in Kok Mak Stable

If you are interested staying inside the stable, Kok Mak Stable also provide accommodation.

If you come in small number, you can choose to stay in the hobbit room. There are 2 hobbit rooms available.

The bathroom is right next to the hobbit room.

If you are coming in 4-5 persons, you can also consider staying in the camper van.

You can park your car right next to the camper van.

There are 3 single beds.

And a double bed, which has a bathroom attached.

The bathroom is reasonably functional for a camper van size.

More Information

If you are in planning to visit the northern part of Malaysia while being very close to the Thailand border, Kok Mak Stable is a riding facilities you should check out.

For more information, please contact Mr. Farhan +60 12-330 6301 or visit their Facebook page to make an appointment.