Guide To Horse Riding In Hong Kong – Lessons, Stables, Camps, Dressage For Kids

INTERNATIONAL RIDING CENTRE: One Of The Largest Horse Riding Centers In The City

The International Riding Centre is one of the largest and most respected private horse riding centers in Hong Kong. They offer an area of over 160,000 sq. ft., which includes 5 large irrigated sand paddocks offering suitable riding environments for riders of all levels, both adults and children. They offer both private and group lessons.

International Riding Centre, No. 228 Fan Kam Road, Pat Heung,
Yuen Long, New Territories, Hong Kong, +852 2488 0828, irc228@gmail.com, http://www.irchk.com.hk/index.html

LO WU SADDLE CLUB: Riding Lessons In New Territories

Located near Sheung Shui in the New Territories, Lo Wu Saddle Club offers a grass turnout field, training paddock, and competition-sized floodlit sand paddock! Their group lessons are all tailored around the ability of the participants; there will always be a group suitable to your age and skill level. Their group lessons are 45 minutes long and are usually limited to a maximum of six riders. Private lessons of 30 or 45 minutes duration with a single instructor allow a session to be tailored to a person’s specific level or requirements, and they also offer semi-private lessons involving two riders and one instructor. Saddle up!

Lo Wu Saddle Club, Ho Sheung Heung-STT 1408(TP), Sheung Shui, New Territories, Hong Kong, http://www.lowusaddleclub.com/

TAI TONG RIDING CENTRE: Horse Riding And Barbecue And Half + Full Day Camps

The Tai Tong Riding Club (TTRC) was founded in 1994 within Tai Tong Organic EcoPark and is the largest private horse stable in Hong Kong. The equestrian experience will cover all the basics, including correct and safe riding, dismounting explanation, learning the correct riding posture, balance, reining skills, controlling horse activities, and more. They also offer Horse Learning Full Day Camps that cost HK$380.

Tai Tong Riding Club, No.11, Tai Tong Shan Road, Yuen Long, New Territories, Hong Kong,  +852 24703638, kylie@ttlv.hk, http://ttlv.hk/

CLEARWATER BAY EQUESTRIAN & EDUCATION CENTRE: Pony-Themed Birthday Parties + Pony Camps

Located in picturesque Clearwater Bay Country Park, this international-standard horse riding school offers lessons for all levels ranging from beginner to competitive. The large stable of horses and ponies is suitable for all ages and abilities. They also offer popular horse camps and can organize a pony-themed birthday party for your little ones. They are a private horse riding center that offers classes to both members and non-members in Hong Kong.

Clearwater Bay Equestrian & Education Centre, Lung Ha Wan Rd, Clearwater Bay, Hong Kong, +852 6398 6241, info@ceec.hk, www.ceec.hk

BEAS RIVER EQUESTRIAN CENTRE: Lessons For Children Age 3-12

Beas River is a multi-purpose, diverse equestrian center housing 250 horses and is the base for the HKJC Equestrian Affairs Department. In 2008, Beas River was also the setting for the cross-country phase of the Beijing Olympics Equestrian Competition. BRRS is a HKJC Members-only facility and offers Members the most extensive range of equestrian facilities in Hong Kong with excellent instruction in all disciplines.  They also offer pony rides and stable tours for kids ages 3-12.

Beas River Equestrian Centre, Sheung Shui, New Territories, Hong Kong, +852 2966 1990, riding.br@hkjc.org.hk, https://corporate.hkjc.com

HKJC PUBLIC RIDING SCHOOLS: Operating 3 Public Riding Schools

The Hong Kong Jockey Club operates three public riding schools Tuen Mun in New Territories and Pok Fu Lam and Lei Yue Mun Park on Hong Kong Island. Ideal for kids aged 6 and up, the school offers a wide range of courses and activities to learn more about horse riding, horse care, and equestrian sport.  Note, the Pokfulam school fills up very quickly.

HKJC Public Riding Schools *Check in advance with COVID restrictions

• Tuen Mun Public Riding School, Lot 45 Lung Mun Road, Tuen Mun, New Territories, Hong Kong
• Pokfulam Public Riding School, 75 Pok Fu Lam Reservoir Road, Pok Fu Lam, Hong Kong (Under redevelopment - opening in Autumn 2025)
• Lei Yue Mun Public Riding School, Lei Yue Mun Park, 75 Chai Wan Road, Chai Wan, Hong Kong (Temporarily closed - opening in Spring 2023)

ADOPT A PONY IN HONG KONG: HKJC Adopt a Pony Kids Program

Although it is reserved for members only, the HKJC Adopt a Pony kids program is one to check out if you and your kids are horse obsessed!  Little ones can adopt a pony of their choice and gear up with a welcome pack complete with Jockey goggles. What's more, they can visit their little friends and take them for a ride at the Beas River Country Club. Check out the pony profiles.

Hong Kong Jockey Club, Beas River, New Territories, Hong Kong, membership@hkjc.org.hk, http://member.hkjc.com/member/english/childrens-corner/fun-with-ponies/about-the-programme.aspx

HORSE RIDING GEAR: Horse Boots, Saddles, Horse Rugs And More

Looking to buy horse riding equipment in Hong Kong? You are in luck, there are plenty of shops offering huge selections of equestrian clothing and horse riding equipment, including horse rugs, horse boots, numnahs, bridles, reins, boots, jackets and more!

• Ride-Away - One-stop shop for equestrian beginners to experienced riders.
• Horse & Hound - One-stop shop that offers a fine selection of quality equestrian tack selected by professional riders & trainers.
• Bits & Boots Saddlery - Affordable tack shop with fast dispatch
• Hong Kong Tack Shop - One stop shop that offers quality products at an affordable price