Category: Riding school

Cape Cavallho Equestrian Club

Cape Cavallho Equestrian Club is located in Rembau, approximately 45KM south of Seremban. The location is at the border between Negeri Sembilan and Melaka.

It’s an equestrian club that I wanted to visit for a long time because I always see the beautiful photos from their Facebook page. Thanks to the moon and stars aligned, I finally managed to dropped by for a visit last week.

This is the main arena for riding activities. The horses are prepared for our trail ride.

Cape Cavallho Equestrian Club

Janice and I booked for a trail ride. Do note that trail ride is only available during weekday.

We mounted in the arena before heading out to the trail.

We’d really love to try the trail which is 20KM, which takes around 1.5 hour to complete. The bad news is the year end flood just went away, the track is not in great condition so we were only able to ride the mini trail within the facilities.

The view along the way looking over the arena and stables.

Cape Cavallho Equestrian Club

We did attempt to get into the trail. Unfortunately, we were only able to make a small loop before we decided to turn back after assessing the condition of the trail.

Nevertheless, the ride surrounding the grazing areas are still pretty enjoyable. It’s a very refreshing experience to have a relaxing ride.

There are total of 9 large grazing areas for the horses to roam around. What else can you ask for?

Cape Cavallho Equestrian Club

Of course, we also stopped by to take some photos with the magnificent view behind us.

We saw a happy horse playing with water in the grazing paddock.

More photos along the trail.

Some individual photos with the beautiful scenery in Cape Cavallho Equestrian Club.

After our ride, we spent a lot of time chatting with the owners. We call them Aunty and Wak.

I really love the personal touch and sense of being part of the family in the club. They are so friendly and you almost feel like chatting with some long time friends. They are kind enough the share how they got started and what their vision for the equestrian club is.

Wait… did I mention Aunty cooked mee hoon goreng for us too? Also not to mention they keep asking us to help ourselves with the coffee available for us.

After visiting so many clubs over the years, this is the first time ever I felt like I must show everyone who these friendly people are.

Cape Cavallho Equestrian Club

The hospitality offered by Aunty and Wak are simply fantastic. I highly recommend people to come over to sign up for riding lessons and make friends with these folks.

More Information on Cape Cavallho Equestrian Club

The equestrian club also offers horseback archery lessons and clinics. Do drop by if you’d like to know more.

For more information, please contact aunty at +60 12-200 0012.

Here is the location to the equestrian club:

Pusat Ekuin Ladam Merah

Pusat Ekuin Ladam Merah is located approximately 14KM away from Melaka city center. Haji Din, who is the owner also runs the operation with his staff to provide basic horse riding and horseback archery lessons.

The riding lessons are by appointment. I recommended visitors to contact Haji before visiting the equine centre.

The view of the entrance from Google Street View.

Pusat Ekuin Ladam Merah

Upon entering, you will see Haji’s beautiful house and the horseback archery facilities.

Pusat Ekuin Ladam Merah

This area also serves as the grazing area for horses to roam around when there is no riding activities.

The centre has a big arena for basic horse riding lessons. Students can spend time here mastering the basic riding skills before advancing to horseback archery.

Pusat Ekuin Ladam Merah

Haji Din is a specialist and famous for his horseback archery. So, it will be a really good idea to come here for horseback archery practice.

Pusat Ekuin Ladam Merah

The stables for the horses.

There is also a mini track behind the arena.

There is a resting area in front of the arena for riders and visitors to hang out.

Haji Din is showing us one of his horses, Mansor – a very good endurance horse.

Pusat Ekuin Ladam Merah

The main area for horseback archery.

Informative boards prepared by Haji Din to understand the big picture in horse riding activities.

Pusat Ekuin Ladam Merah

We spent almost 2 hours chatting with Haji Din on how he started Pusat Ekuin Ladam Merah. Haji was generous enough to share some of his life experiences in the corporate world before setting up the equine center.

Haji even served us drinks and cookies. The hospitality offered by Haji Din to Kitty and myself is simply fantastic. Overall, it was a really pleasant experience visiting the facilities.

More Information on Pusat Ekuin Ladam Merah

For more information, please contact Haji Din at +60 13-381 3311

This is the location to the equine centre:

Hang Tuah Equine Centre

Hang Tuah Equine Centre is located approximately 7KM away from Malacca city center. The centre is currently managed by Batrisya Stable & Riding Centre team led by Mr. Syam and Adam.

Batrisya Stable & Riding Centre has recently moved their operations from the previous location. The new location here offers an upgraded facilities for both the riders and for the horses.

There is also a bigger space for riding activities such as fun ride and riding lessons in the new location.

The sight of Hang Tuah Equine Centre with morning sunlight.

Hang Tuah Equine Centre

There are plenty of space in front of the riding centre for parking. Not to mention it’s such an impressive facility!

Hang Tuah Equine Centre

The stables that can fit a lot more horses.

There is also a mini rabbit collection in the riding centre that will entertain the rabbit lovers.

The riding centre offers funride, which is one of the favorite activities for the public.

Hang Tuah Equine Centre

Carts for horse carriage that are well-maintained in great conditions.

Hang Tuah Equine Centre

At the back of the riding centre, you can still see Batrisya’s team float for transportation purpose.

You can also see the new banner for Hang Tuah Equine Centre is up!

The full list of activities are listed as below.

Leisure Ride in Hang Tuah Equine Centre

Mr. Syam and and Adam arranged a leisure ride for Kitty and myself during our visit.

Hakim led the way while Adam escort us from behind.

Hang Tuah Equine Centre - leisure ride

We rode along the river and walked pass paddy field. Absolutely peaceful scenery.

Happy girl put a big smile on her face!

Hang Tuah Equine Centre - Kitty

Adam was kind enough to take a lot of photos for us along the way.

We spent a lot of time enjoying the calming scenery along the river.

We stopped by to pose in front of the riding centre.

Hang Tuah Equine Centre

As we returned, we spent a little more time with the horses in the paddock giving them some active trot and slow cantering.

Kitty was enjoying her time petting the horses in the stables.

This is the shower and drying area for the horses.

Hang Tuah Equine Centre

Overall, it was an enjoyable time for Kitty and myself visiting Hang Tuah Equine Centre that is managed by Batrisya management team.

Great job for the team looking after so many horses and providing riding facilities for the public. If you are in Melaka, you should surely drop by for a visit.

For more information, please contact Mr. Syam (+60 19-756 3341) or Adam (+60 12-638 5673).

Here is the location of the riding centre:

O Level – Majlis Ekuin Malaysia

Introduction

National Orientation Level Course in Basic Horse Care and Management Skills is a course by Majlis Ekuin Malaysia O Level.

The National Orientation (O-Level) Course syllabus was initially designed by Equestrian Australia Queensland Branch Coaching committee in 1993. Majlis Ekuin Malaysia (MEM) adopted the course in January 1995 and has localized the teaching materials to suit Malaysia conditions and needs.

As the course name suggests, it aims to provide an understanding in the care and handling of horses. The course is suitable for first time rider, horse owners and operators of riding facilities.

The objective of the course is to provide participants with practical knowledge in the requirements of horse care. More importantly, to educate the participants on how to work around a horse in a safe environment, for both the person and for the horse.

Course Outline

To break it into details, the outline of Majlis Ekuin Malaysia O Level is as follows:

  • General Horsemastership A – Safe handling method, knowledge of correct paddock handling procedures, yard management and care of bedding.
  • General Horsemastership B – Identification and measuring.
  • Grooming – Identify grooming equipment needed for grooming and correct application of various equipment.
  • Saddlery – Identification, fitting and care of horse equipment used on a horse for exercise.
  • Boots and Rug – Identification, application and fitting.
  • Feeding – Understand rules of good feeding, types of feed and methods of feeding
  • Foot Care – Identify correct shoeing and foot care
  • Horse Health – Identify signs of good health, ill health, minor wounds, ailments and lameness. Identify the need for worm control and vaccinations
  • Traveling – Understand preparation for and understand safe procedures

As a weekend leisure rider, I always enjoy exploring a little more than my typical trail ride and riding school routine. This course is perfect to put myself slightly beyond my comfort zone.

With a little bit of good timing, good friends coming together and the moon and stars are aligned, I managed to attend the course from 18th – 21st Oct 2021.

Day 1

On the first day, the course started at 8.30 AM. We arrived at 8.00 AM for registration.

  • Majlis Ekuin Malaysia O Level - classroom

Each participant gets a bag of study material consists of 2 books, 1 folder with informative booklets, an empty notebook and a pen.

  • Majlis Ekuin Malaysia O Level - books

The primary instructor for the course is Husref Malek Jeremiah, a Level-1 General Coach (SSTA).

  • Majlis Ekuin Malaysia O Level

Husref is one of the best coaches we can ask for in Malaysia. Extremely experienced, knowledgable, yet humble and delivered the course in a friendly and enjoyable manner.

After an initial round of introduction and walking through the course outline, we dived right into the course.

This course is primarily practical at approximately 70% practical and 30% theoretical.

Wasted no time, we were sent to the big paddock to bring a few horses back into the stables. The horses are pretty calm and relax. It was relatively easy to put the head collar on them.

  • Majlis Ekuin Malaysia O Level - horse at paddock

Back to the stable, Husref gave us a briefing on the bedding and Rahizza showed us how to prepare one.

  • Majlis Ekuin Malaysia O Level - bedding

Everything that was shown to us in the morning will be the activities we will need to do over the next few days.

Back to the classroom, we were assigned with horses to take care for the remaining of the course.

I raised my hand for Nazir, a Grey horse (instead of a pony) because I wanted to give myself a bit of challenge. Oh boy, Nazir totally didn’t let me down.

I paired up with Ziyad, my reliable partner who shown a lot of love for Nazir throughout our times together.

Day 2

We started second day at 7.30 AM.

Ziyad took care of the grooming for Nazir while I did the bedding. It was certainly one of the most exhausting activities in the course for me.

Ziyad and myself posed in front of our first attempt to our stable boy job. Good job, Ziyad!

Also look at the happy boy, Nazir with a fresh bed!

  • Majlis Ekuin Malaysia O Level - daniel & ziyad

As we still had some time before the classroom session begins, we took some time to roam around to pose with other lovely horses.

Back to the classroom, Husref gave us a lecture on different types of saddle for riding. Jac was asked to be the model sit on the saddle for explanation.

  • Majlis Ekuin Malaysia O Level - saddlery

Next, we headed out to paddock for feeding!

  • Majlis Ekuin Malaysia O Level - feeding at paddock

The view of horses running over to get their food is totally amazing. Feeding in such a big paddock is new and totally refreshing.

Then, we went back to stables to finish up our feeding work.

After lunch, Dr. Edward Samuel, senior veterinary surgeon for MEM delivered a lecture on foot care and teeth care.

  • Majlis Ekuin Malaysia O Level foot care

It was a rather interactive session. Apart from the lecture slides, Dr. Edward also showed us videos and discussed the diagnostic.

Day 3

Again, we repeated our morning routine by grooming Nazir, making the bed and brought Nazir out for grazing and a walk.

Husref also brought us into the feeding room to explain the feeding chart, different type of food, the rules of feeding and considerations when feeding.

In the evening, Husref showed us the usage of rug although it is not commonly used in Malaysia. Well, it never hurt to learn a little extra.

The highlight of the 3rd day will certainly be loading the human (participants) into the float.

In order to get a sense how it is like to be traveling in a float, we travel for a short distance in the float around MAEPS.

We had a taste of what is it like to have a good ride and also a bad ride.

Day 4

Guess what? It’s the assessment day!

Ziyad and I did our usual grooming and bedding. Then Husref popped over to start asking questions.

We also had to demonstrate how did we put on the bridle in front of him. Putting on the bridle is probably the trickiest part of the entire assessment that some people struggle.

After the assessment, Husref gave a debrief on what we covered in Majlis Ekuin Malaysia O Level for the last 4 days. He also explained a little more on what the next levels are after the completion of National Orientation Level Course in Basic Horse Care and Management Skills.

The Intro course and Level 1 are definitely something very appealing for people who have an interest in advancing their horsemanship or maybe go professional in the industry.

Next, certificate ceremony. We received our certificates and then headed out for a group photo.

  • Majlis Ekuin Malaysia O Level - Daniel Foo & Husref Malik Jeremiah
  • Majlis Ekuin Malaysia O Level - certificate
  • Majlis Ekuin Malaysia O Level - group photo

Final Thoughts on O Level Majlis Ekuin Malaysia:

1. The syllabus covered in the course totally exceeded my expectation for the cost of RM350. The materials and duration covered can easily cost RM3000-RM5000 if such programs are by the private sector. I’m really happy to see MEM making this course affordable for the community.

2. Everyone in MEM is extremely helpful, friendly and cheerful. The entire crew could address me by my name throughout the course. The hospitality offered by MEM is beyond many private corporate training.

3. The practical part of the program is slightly overwhelming for me because stable work is not something that I do often but I’m super proud that I completed it.

4. This course is very suitable for a) stable workers who want to learn the safe and efficient ways of handling horses, b) the passionate riders who wants to know everything about horses, c) horse owners to understand what it takes to take care of horses.

5. In MEM, I saw genuine care and love for horses from the entire crew. On the first day, Husref talked about sometimes they worried if the horses slept well last night. I thought that was silly. On the forth day, the first thing when I woke up, I wonder if Nazir slept well the night before.

6. Throughout the years, I have seen stables that are managed in different conditions. The facilities in MEM is simply fantastic. Clean, organized and spacious. It definitely set a good standard to the rest of community. If I were to do my Intro course, I will come back to MEM.

More information

For more information, please contact Pn. Mimie at +60166911059 or check out Majlis Ekuin Malaysia website.

Riding Lesson at DARC for 1 Day

If you wonder how it is like to take a horse riding lesson, this article will give you the experience of a riding lesson at DARC, Denai Alam Riding Club.

When you arrive at DARC, you will be greeted with a big “WELCOME TO DARC” sign.

The Rider Counter is on your right side. This serves as the admin office, where you take care of your registration, payment and scheduling matters.

Get your horse card here. You will be given one horse card, which shows the horse you will be riding for the day.

Then, proceed to the stables to get your horse.

Walk straight ahead to go pass the cafe.

After exiting the cafe, walk straight ahead on this path toward the stables.

This is outside of the stables where you collect your horse. Usually, there will be some crew members waiting at this area.

When you go slightly further front, there is a table where you can check the riding schedule and which horse is scheduled for you.

Check your horse and inform one of the friendly crew members the horse you are riding.

Usually one of the crew members will help you with tacking the horse and bring the horse to you.

If you are feeling adventurous, ask for permission to go along with the crew member and tack the horse together!

Once you get your horse, proceed to the arena you are allocated in the schedule.

This path will lead you to the main arena.

Continue walking and you will arrive to the entrance to the main arena.

Walk your horse in, adjust your stirrups length, tighten your horse girth and mount on your horse.

You can use the little stair (on the left) if you need some help getting up. Remember, always mount from the left side.

Riding Lesson at DARC

Lessons are usually conducted in group of 4 to 5 students.

The following is Coach Roma coaching his students on a Sunday morning.

Riding Lesson at DARC

Coach Roma is coaching riders from a close distance.

Riding Lesson at DARC

The scenic view from the arena which I always enjoy gazing.

Riding Lesson at DARC

Coach Roma is giving instructions from far.

Riding Lesson at DARC

Riders who are able to ride independently at this level are usually Green, Blue or above.

Check out DARC Colour Syllabus to understand rider’s level progression.

DARC-riding-color-syllabus
Riding Lesson at DARC

Coach Roma is asking the second rider to close the distance with the first rider. The correct distance between riders is one horse distance.

Riding Lesson at DARC

Coach Roma is instructing the group to change leader, where the first rider goes to the back.

Riding Lesson at DARC

Riders are taking a turn at the arena corner.

Riding Lesson at DARC

It is important for the riders to ride on the track instead of taking shortcut by cutting into the arena at corners.

Riding Lesson at DARC

After every lesson, the coach will recap what has been practiced for the day, give every student feedback on what they have done well and what further improvement is needed.

Riding Lesson at DARC

The students get down from their horses, organize the stirrups before exiting the arena.

Riding Lesson at DARC

After Lesson

When you exit the arena, turn left to exit according to the signboard to avoid clashing with in-coming horse(s).

You will untack your horse under the tent.

You should leave the saddle pad, saddle cloth and saddle (including stirrups and girth) in this area for crew members to collect later.

Then, head over to the washing bay to spray your horse with water to cold down your horse.

The crew members will help you with showering and grooming the horse later.

Once you are done, you can head back to the cafe to enjoy the delicious food served there.

That’s it! A day of riding in DARC. Yeehar~~~

Feel free to check out DARC website or contact Mr. Sulaiman, the manager at +60 10-240 2606

DARC Horse Riding Syllabus

DACR Horse Riding Syllabus

DARC Horse Riding Syllabus is a systematic approach designed for anyone to learn horse riding. It is an unique way of training new riders to excel in horse riding effectively. DARC Horse Riding Syllabus is divided into Yellow, Green, Blue, Orange and Red. Find out more about the syllabus here.

Level: Yellow

Yellow - DARC Horse Riding Syllabus

When you sign up for the first time, DARC will enroll you as a Yellow Rider from day one. In the beginning, you will have to go through the Beginner Introductory Session. Upon successfully completing the session, you will start your 1st riding lesson.

You will learn how to get on a horse. In the equestrian world, we refer it as to mount on a horse. Your instructor will show you how to hold the rein correctly. Also, you will learn where the correct location is to put your feet on the stirrups.

Don’t be afraid to start riding a horse at this stage. Your instructor will put you and the horse in a round pen, which is an enclosed and limited small area. The purpose is for you to get comfortable with the horse. Your instructor will also attach a lunging rope to the horse. The instructor will control the horse movement within safe speed for beginner.

In the beginning, you will learn how to find the balance while sitting on the horse. You will learn how to use your legs, waist and core strength to balance yourselves. Your instructor will guide you to put your hands on your hips or at your sides. This will help you to discover you do not need your hands to hold on to something for balancing.

To get a real sense of riding a horse, you will then learn how to ride the trot. The trot is a two beat diagonal gait where the horse’s legs work in paired diagonals. Trot is slightly faster than walking. Your instructor will guide you on when to come up and to sit down as the horse moves. Establishing your legs strength is important in this level to communicate with the horse.

Level Yellow Assessment

Each training session is around 30 minutes. It takes about ~10 sessions for you to complete Level Yellow. There is no formal assessment at this level. As your instructor sees you ride stable enough, you will be promoted to Level Green. You will then be ready to move on to the main arena.

Level: Green

Green - DARC

Level Green is the beginning for your independent riding without the lunging rope. This is where the fun begins, yeeha~ You will start to ride in the 40m x 20m (small) arena or the 60m x 20m (large) arena.

As you have learned rising trot earlier, you need to practice and sharpen rising trot in the bigger arena. Your instructor will not be staying close to you like in the round pen earlier while you do rising trot. You will be independently steering the horse in rising trot on your own in the arena.

While rising trot takes slightly more skill than walking, the next challenge for you is sitting trot. The horse’s leg still move in paired diagonals, but you will not be rising up. You will be sitting on the saddle as you move together with the horse. This motion looks relaxing from the outside. However, you will need to engage your abdominal, back and leg muscles to follow the motion. This is slightly more challenging for beginners at the start. Do not feel discouraged if you do not get it right in the first few times. Your instructor will allocate plenty of time for you to practice sitting trot.

Level Green Assessment

  • In Level Green, you will learn:
    • Basic figures such as 20 meter circle
    • Turn across arena
    • Changing direction
    • Long & short diagonal
    • Changing rising diagonal
    • etc

Each training session is around 30 minutes. It takes about ~25 sessions for you to complete Level Green. Upon completion of the necessary sessions, you will book an assessment. The Chief Instructor will assess your riding skills while your instructor issues you command. You will be awarded a certificate of accomplishment for Level Green upon the Chief Instructor passed your assessment.

Level: Blue

Blue - DARC

Level Blue is where your riding skills start to get serious. While the horses in Level Yellow and Green are usually easy horses, you will be given slightly more challenging horses in Level Blue. Here, you must be able to perform riding techniques you learned in Level Green in close to perfection manner. Including the challenging sitting trot.

You will start to work with horses without the stirrups. We refer this training as cross stirrups, as the stirrups are crossed over the saddle. In other words, there is nothing for your legs to hang on to while riding. Although it might sound scary, it is actually an extremely effective exercise to improve your sitting trot. You will gain the confidence you do not need the stirrups to be able to ride steadily.

More complex figures (for example, three loop serpentine) will be introduced to you at this level. You will need to make use of what you learned previously such as changing diagonal to perform this figure. You will start to feel you have good maneuver on horse’s direction upon mastering such figures.

In mid Blue (approximately 20th-25th session), you will be introduced to canter. Canter is a controlled three-beat gait that is slightly faster than trot. The speed is around 15–25 km/h depending on which horse you are riding. This is the most common gait to ride when you need speed safely yet not exhausting the horse. You will learn how to canter in a round pen or the 20m x 40m arena for a start. Later, to the 20m x 60m arena.

Level Blue Assessment

  • The assessment for Level Blue will include
    • Sitting trot in perfection
    • Mastering all riding techniques in Level Green
    • Cantering on basic figures such as 20 meter circle
    • Catering on the correct lead
    • etc

Each training session is around 30 minutes. It takes about ~40 sessions before you should go for your assessment. Upon completion of the necessary sessions, you will book an assessment. The Chief Instructor will assess your riding skills while your instructor issues you command. You will be awarded a certificate of accomplishment for Level Blue upon the Chief Instructor passed your assessment.

Level: Orange

Orange - DARC

Level Orange is for the determined riders who want to strike for excellence in their horse riding journey. You will learn and practice with more advanced riding techniques here. Also, you will have the opportunity to test out your riding skills with different horses including the challenging ones!

You will spend a lot of time to focus on practicing the canter with your instructor. Cantering is one of the more enjoyable gaits while riding horses for many riders. You will practice sitting your canter in full seat, half seat (or light seat) and in two points. While the horse still canter the same, you have to adjust your body into different styles for riding in the canter. Each style has its purpose and you will discover them in Level Orange.

  • Your instructor will start to introduce basic dressage to you such as:
    • Flexion
    • Bending
    • Upward & downward transition
    • etc

The next interesting part for your riding is to work with poles. You will be doing trotting poles and cantering poles. This will prepare you for your first jump! Then, you will start jumping with horses at 20cm – 30cm in the beginning and move higher gradually. Jumping is an entirely different discipline from dressage. Some riders choose to specialize in jumping as they progress further in their equestrian journey.

At Level Orange, you learn both basic dressage and basic jumping. You will get a taste of both disciplines. You can choose either one or both to specialize in. This will depend on how much time, effort and energy you can dedicate to the sport.

Level Orange Assessment

Before going for assessment, you need to practice everything you have learned in Level Green and Blue. You need to master all previous riding techniques on different (sometimes challenging) horses assigned to you.

Riding at this level is relatively more advanced and technical. Some riders tend to fall behind if they do not practice consistently. If the rider leave the riding practices behind for too long, the rider risks being demoted to Level Blue. This will happen when the instructor notices the rider is struggling. Of course, the rider will be promoted to Level Orange again once the rider sharpen the riding skills.

Each training session is around 30 minutes. It takes about ~50 sessions before you should go for your assessment. The Chief Instructor will assess your riding skills while the another instructor issues the command to you. You will be awarded a certificate of accomplishment for Level Orange upon the Chief Instructor passed your assessment.

Level: Red

Red - DARC Horse Riding Syllabus

Level Red is where your horse riding skills become a pride. You will represent DARC for external competitions in jumping and dressage. In fact, you should be aiming to win games and bring back medals. Level Red is the Black belt equivalent in martial arts!

  • You will learn more advanced dressage techniques such as
    • Leg yielding
    • Turn on hunches
    • Shoulder in
    • Travers
    • etc

As a Level Red rider, you will be jumping higher at 60cm, 80cm, 1 meter and beyond.

A Level Red rider is considered a competition level rider. Sometimes, you will train by yourselves for continuous improvement on your riding skills. At this level, you have the ability to recognized what is correct and wrong while riding on your own. You need to be able to rectify your mistakes and reinforce the correct riding techniques independently.

Apart from riding, you will also need to demonstrate your excellent horsemanship. You will learn to understand horses beyond riding. You will work with horses at different levels including training young horses. Activities such as tacking up by yourselves, grooming, showering become part of your riding routine.

Red Level is a prestige level in DARC. Very few riders accomplished this level. Although there are a few hundred riders in the club, there are only 5 Red Level riders at the point of writing this.

DARC Horse Riding Syllabus

DARC Horse Riding Syllabus is designed to keep the passionate horse riders progress on track in a systematic approach. According the Mr. Sulaiman, Manager in DARC, this syllabus is a practical approach to ensure riders’ progress does not get lost when there is a change of instructor. If a rider has achieved certain competency, it is recognized and respected across in the riding club.

Mr. Joshua Teo, Chief Trainer in DARC is personally conducting DARC Horse Riding Syllabus in the riding club. Be assured that you are in good hands when you train under the experienced trainers in DARC.

More Information

For more information, please contact Mr. Sulaiman at +60 10-240 2606. Visit DARC website or visit the riding club at following location:

DARC Beginner Introductory Session

DARC Beginner Introductory Session is the basic lessons for new riders in Denai Alam Recreational and Riding Club. I had the opportunity to sit into the session conducted by Ara and Trisya from DARC Y.E.S. (Young Equestrian Stars) Club.

The Beginner Introductory Session started off by Ara sharing basic information on how many movement horses have: walk, trot, canter and gallop.

She moved on to explain the basic equipment involved in riding such as saddle, snaffle (or commonly known as bit accordingly Ara), girth, bridle, stirrup, saddle cloth and saddle pad.

Then, Trisya took over the stage to explain the different colors for horses and the marking we can find on horses.

This briefing took about 30 minutes and then we moved on to the stables.

We gathered at Zone A in front of the stable.

Trisya gave us a quick briefing before entering the stables. She has prepared some cut carrots for us to feed the horses. Carrot is the favorite snack for our four leg friends! Trisya showed us the correct way to put the carrot on our palm to feed a horse.

Once we entered the stable, Trisya distributed the cut carrot for us to feed the horses. The kids got excited and they were totally loving it!

While we were in the stable, Ara and Trisya gave us more explanation on different horses. The kids were paying full attention to the briefing. One of the kids was asking Trisya how can we tell if a horse is a male or female.

We spent approximately another 30 minutes in the stables and we moved on to the washing bay for horse care briefing.

Trisya explained the importance of hoof care. The horse in front of us is called Bulan.

Trisya showed us how to clean the hoof.

Trisya explained the different type of brushes.

Once the grooming is completed, Ara showed us how to tact a horse.

After fitting the saddle, Ara explained how to put on a bridle.

The horse care and tacking session also took about another 30 min.

We move on to the grazing area. Ara and Trisya gave us a certificate of achievement for attending the introductory session.

You will be getting a certificate as following for completing the Core Skills Horse Care and Management.

It has been an informative and fun session conducted by the Y.E.S. Club. Ara and Trisya are both very knowledgeable in answering our questions and skillful in handling the horses.

If you are interested to join a session, please contact Mr. Sulaiman at +60 10-240 2606. They will conduct such session every Saturday at 2.30PM – 4.00PM.

You can visit DARC website or visit the riding club here:

3S Equestrian Centre Cyberjaya Horse Riding

3S Equestrian Centre is strategically located right next to Taman Tasik Cyberjaya. It is a favorite leisure riding place for many kids and adults who like to try riding a horse for the first time.

3S Equestrian Centre

There is a paddock for general riding purpose. You can take riding lessons or a joyride in the paddock.

3S Equestrian Centre paddock

The center houses about 6 stables. 4 stables facing the front and another 2 facing the back.

3S Equestrian Centre stables
3S Equestrian Centre stables back

The stables are fully occupied with a good mixture of different horses, pony and even a baby horse!

This baby horse is only about 6 month old and he is still staying with his mother.

Khalifa – a horse previously used for jumping and currently staying in the stable. He is a tall horse and is very suitable for taller adult riders.

Queen – a very calm mare, currently own by a private owner. Queen is perfect for a relaxing leisure outride. She is busy munching her breakfast!

Queen

There is also a pony who can be really loud when he neighs.

Cyberjaya Pony

There is a small hang out area right next to the paddock. Riders can sit there to hang out while seeing other riders ride.

Hang out area

Sometimes I go there for an easy practice ride in the paddock with my favorite horse, Albait. But usually, I will go for a trail ride.

On the way out to the trail.

Horse riding at street - 3S Equestrian Centre

3S Equestrian Centre trail route in the morning.

Cyberjaya Trail Ride - 3S Equestrian Centre

Chilling at the tree area for horses to rest.

Daniel on Albait

We passed by a lake on our way out.

We exited the trail.

Cyberjaya street - 3S Equestrian Centre

Passing by another small lake along Cyberjaya road.

The trail ride is approximately 11KM and will take about 1.5 hour depending on how fast you ride.

More Information at 3S Equestrian Centre

Here is the location to 3S Equestrian Centre. To find out more, please contact Along at +60 11-6456 3259 or Tuan Syed at +60 12-727 9002.

If you want to find out more, please contact the manager Mr. Sulaiman at +60 10-240 2606 or visit DARC website.

Bidaisari Stables – Post MCO Training

It’s the first week after cross-state travel is allowed since MCO, Jac and I went to Bidaisari Stables in Janda Baik for an outride on Sunday. Here is our awesome hacking group photo.

  • From Left: Aimy, Daniel, Jac, Adib and Bull
  • Jac on Bomber and Daniel on Solea.

Warming up in paddock.

We went to the kampung trail today. It was not a very long trail since the horses are just getting started again after a long break. It was approximately 8km and we completed that in about an hour.

  • In the trail

While coming back, we took some time to pose for photos.

  • Aimy posing on horse
  • Bull upon entering Bidaisari Resort
  • Heading back to Bidaisari Resort

Upon coming back to the stable, I dismounted first while the other riders continue riding in the paddock.

Solea looking a little tired after coming back from kampung trail. It’s the first time I ride with Solea. She was naughty in the paddock trying to canter around on her free will for a short while. She has been a really good girl out in the trail by following the horses in front. Her trotting is easy and cantering is smooth. I think she can be a good horse for taking to endurance.

  • Solea and Daniel in paddock

After we came back, we saw Natasya was practicing her walking and trotting on Bella.

  • Natasya training with Bella.

Natasya has been absent from riding for some time. She was trying to get back her rhythm on the horse. Jac was busy body kind enough to help her out by leading the horse in front.

Coach Yasman was giving some extra pointers to Natasya after a few more rounds of riding in the big paddock.

I didn’t get to play with Bomber today but she has always been such as a darling for the us in Bidaisari Stable. Go try riding with Bomber, it’s so fun!

Here is a couple a video of us training the rested horses a week before inside the paddock.

Here is an outride video we did back in November 2019 where we took an endurance trail for almost 20KM. It was a really fun trip, be sure to check out the video!

Here is the address: Jalan Cherengin 1 28750 Kampung Janda Baik, Pahang, Malaysia. You can also check out the Google Map.

For more information, please contact Yasman at (+60 11-3229 3111) or visit Bidaisari Stable Facebook page.

Until next time!