February 2023 - Horse Riding Malaysia

Algontory Stable

Algontory Stable is located in Jeram, approximately 1 hour away from KL city center.

It is a relatively new riding school so I went for a visit.

Algontory Stable - Horse Riding Malaysia

There is a big covered arena to cover and rain and sun.

The grass are newly planted between the arena and the stable.

There are some ATVs for a different type of ride.

The entrance to the arena.

The main row of stable.

The tack room.

Riding boots and helmet available for students.

Float for transporting horses with a big beautiful painting on it.

I booked for an arena ride for the day. I was given Alif, who has a really innocent looking face.

Adjusted my stirrups before mounting. Alif is such a good boy. He will stand still while I was working on the stirrups.

Stepping on the invisible stairs to mount from the ground.

Smile!

Jac got Mona, a cute pony that has slow cantering.

We did an hour of flatwork in the arena with mixture of walk, sitting and rising trot, canter, 2 points and various flexing and bending for both directions with the horses.

Algontory Stable - Daniel and Jac — Jac on Mona, Daniel on Alif

Posing with Afik, the man running the stable and Mona. Afik is a very experienced horseman.

Hanging the saddles at the side of arena after our training.

Alif having his early lunch after working for the morning shift.

White boards in the riding school showing the operating schedules and various riding packages.

It is a relatively new stable. Some of the facilities are still being built and refined.

I will definitely be looking forward to come back for a outride with the team.

More Information on Algontory Stable

Please visit Algontory Stable Facebook page or contact Umar at +60 17-620 0661 or Septian at +60 13-264 6001.

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Langkawi Horses

Perdana Stables has one of the largest riding facilities in northern Malaysia. The Langkawi horses are famous for horse shows and variety of riding activities for riders.

The entrance of Perdana Stables for Langkawi horses.

Upon entering, you can see the arena on the left and stables are further inside.

The classical Langkawi Geopark sign that has been around for years.

Perdana Stables - Langkawi Horses - Geopark

The mounting area for riding the get on the horse.

Perdana Stables - Langkawi Horses main stables

The main stables where it connects to the office.

Perdana Stables - Langkawi Horses - Seven Wells Akira

Beautiful grey horse, Seven Wells Akira named after the tourist attraction nearby.

Perdana Stables - Langkawi Horses - round pen

A big round pen for training.

Perdana Stables - Langkawi Horses - float

Float for transporting horses.

Perdana Stables - Langkawi Horses - saddles

Variety of unique saddles at display.

Short riding boots – probably can be loaned for ad-hoc riding sessions.

Medals and certificates own by Perdana Stables from competition locally and internationally.

Perdana Stables - Langkawi Horses - Tun Mahathir

Photos of Tun Mahathir when he was active in horse riding activities.

Looking out from the sitting area of the stables.

Perdana Stables - Langkawi Horses - main arena

A big arena for horse shows and riding activities.

Audience bench for enjoying the horse shows.

Hanging a few saddles on the side of arena.

Perdana Stables - Langkawi Horses - training equipments

Custom built training equipment without using a real horse for practice.

Looking into the arena from the audience bench.

Perdana Stables - Langkawi Horses - toilets

The toilets are at a separate building next to the main arena.

Jungle and Beach Ride

I booked a jungle and beach ride with Perdana Stables.

Perdana Stables - Langkawi Horses - jungle trail

Passing through lush of greenery while heading out.

Small stream along the way.

Perdana Stables - Langkawi Horses - mountain

Magnificent view between the mountain area connecting to the beach.

Perdana Stables - Langkawi Horses - berjaya resorts

We have arrived the beautiful sandy beach. Berjaya Resort is on the right side.

Walking on water with splash of the waves.

Stopped to pose at calming water.

We continued our trail to walk passed the trees next to the beach.

Walking slowly on a long stretch of tree next to the beach.

Perdana Stables - Langkawi Horses - man made islands

We went up to a small hill to see the additional man-made islands in Langkawi that made up the 101 instead of 99 islands.

Came down from the hill to enter back the beach.

Approaching the beach.

Perdana Stables - Langkawi Horses - cantering

More stunning views along the beach.

Let’s get closer to the water.

The water is so calming.

Perdana Stables - Langkawi Horses - cantering on beach

It’s time for a bit of cantering.

Perdana Stables - Langkawi Horses - mountain view

Walking back while enjoying the mountain view.

Perdana Stables - Langkawi Horses - Langkawi Skybridge Cable Car

You can see the Langkawi Skybridge Cable Car in operation along the way back.

A short video to capture the jungle and beach ride.

Perdana Stables - Langkawi Horses - Pimienta

Pimienta, a lovely Anglo-Arabian that gave me a wonderful ride with soft cantering. Getting a shower after the morning working shift.

Perdana Stables - Langkawi Horses - Hamzah and Daniel Foo

I had the opportunity to chat with Hamzah, the founder of Perdana Stables and one of most respectable trainers in the Malaysia horse riding industry. No words can describe the contribution and dedication Hamzah put in the horse industry over the last few decades.

The Langkawi Horse Show originated by Hamzah and his team (the Hanssens’ family) is one of the most unique horse shows in Malaysia. You must check it out if you have the opportunity.

More information on Langkawi Horses

For more information, please visit the Langkawi Horses website or the Facebook page.

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Paya Indah Wetlands

Paya Indah Wetlands is located in Dengkil. Slightly further south from Cyberjaya. The horse riding facilities and tracks are for endurance competition standard. Definitely one of the best in Malaysia.

Horse carriage at display at the entrance.

There is a big arena for riding lessons.

Riders can comfortably ride in a group of 4-5 horses for an arena of this size.

The tack room where saddles are neatly organized.

The main stable that houses the horses in Paya Indah Wetlands.

Another stable at the back.

Basir – one of my favorite horses that trot and canter so softly.

Wet saddle cloths and saddle pads are getting some sunshine.

Paya Indah Wetlands saddle cloth and pad

There is also a fridge that keep cold drinks and a small resting area next to the arena.

Trail ride at Paya Indah Wetlands

I went out to the trail with Pizu and Abeh in the morning.

Pizu on the left and Abeh on the right. Both are very good riders.

We have a yellow theme on that day.

The track is filled with greenery and it was so relaxing.

We could occasionally see a patrolling security guard in the track.

We took a slightly different route today and headed out to the Gamuda construction site.

Trotting on the construction site.

Of course, not to forget some photos along the way.

Crossing the road, we are going to Starbucks!

Ride thru Starbucks.

By the time we head back, the sun was already bright and high.

Passing through the bamboo farm.

There is a beautiful rumah Malayu along the way back.

Throughout the trail, there is also plenty of lake.

Very calming experience when riding along the lakes.

I used to ride here often about 6-7 years ago with MM2020. The operation was ceased and I have always wanted to come back here. I’m glad that Pizu and his team is operating the facilities here.

For more information, please contact Pizu at +60 12-777 4767.