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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.

Are they coming or going?

Can you tell if they are coming toward your direction or going away from you? I will share the explanation and you will be able to answer it for yourselves at the end of this post.

Horse riders are trained to hold and walk their horse from the left side. This is because most (if not all) riders mount on the horses from the left side. In case of emergency or situation requires, the rider can quickly mount on the horse from the left when the rider is holding and walking the horse from left.

So, you might be wondering why most riders mount on from the left side of the horse. This is due to the historical inheritance back in the days when soldiers / warriors / knights / samurais used to carry a sword while riding the horse to battle.

As most human population are right handed, it will only be natural for the sword to be hang on the left side of the rider’s body so that the rider will be able to pull out the sword quickly.

When the sword is being hang on the left side of the rider’s body, the way for rider to mount on a horse will be first to place his left foot on the stirrup and then swing his right foot over the other side of the horse. This will allow the sword to have minimum movement while rider getting on the horse. If rider would have done it on the opposite direction, the sword be an obstacle for the rider while swinging the other leg over and the heavy sword might scare the horse if it slide through the horse back.

There is nothing technically wrong to mount on the horse from right side in modern days. In fact, a skillful horse rider should practice to mount from both sides of the horse. Of course, the horse needs to be sanitized on right side mounting else it could put rider into danger if the horse is not prepared for it.

So, are you able to tell in the photo if they are coming or going?

Happy Birthday Suki

Is there a better way to celebrate your birthday than a good ride in the trail? Of course no!

We celebrated Suki’s birthday (29th March) in Batu Arang stable.

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It was early morning and Suki was already all excited with her glittering cone hat.

Posing before heading out to our ride. Smile~~

Just like the rider who is a foodie, Jet munched grasses whenever he can.

Of course we have Hanna ridding on Love and Abang Is on the new member in the family, a pony who is really fast.

Upon crossing the barrier, Abang Is and I realize we lost Suki and Hanna in the trail. Ops… Apparently Suki dropped her glove and she went back to look for it. Good news is the birthday girl and Hanna came out after 15 minutes later with Abang Is.