horse riding stables

katestockton
By katestockton

Hi, I am moving to Al Khor and my 6 year old daughter wants to continue with horse riding. Can anybody recommend a riding stables?

Thanks

By katestockton• 29 Jul 2012 18:39
katestockton

Thanks for this info, I will definately sort this out on our arrival. It looks a lovely riding centre and sounds well organised and run. One final question! Are the lessons 30 or 60 min?

Once again many thanks for your help

Kate

By Bachus• 29 Jul 2012 15:29
Rating: 4/5
Bachus

The cost structure (at least as of last spring) was (I think) 500 QAR for an annual membership, which secures your child's place for lessons. Lessons are paid for monthly (I think about 400 QAR a month). If you decided to stop for a few months, the annual membership secures the child a place when she start's up again.

If they don't email back, don't be deterred. They're much easier to deal with (like most things in Qatar) face-to-face. There is also some paperwork involved.

Lessons vary depending on age and ability. My daughter was a relative beginner (so it was one instructor and several assistants to a group of a maximum of five children, although usually 2-3). At the very early stages, there is one attendant to every horse plus the main instructor and attendant. They also do lessons on Saturday mornings, which is nice.

Good luck with your move.

By katestockton• 29 Jul 2012 13:47
katestockton

Hi, I have just been on the website and emailed them. It looks a fantastic place to ride. What is the cost of a lesson? Do they do one to one lessons? Sorry for all the questions!

By katestockton• 29 Jul 2012 13:32
katestockton

Hi Bachus,

Thanks for the information she will be pleased! Do you know if the stables has an email address then I could email and get her on the waiting list?

By Bachus• 29 Jul 2012 02:08
Rating: 5/5
Bachus

Yes. The Al Shaqab Riding Academy, which is within Education City. My daughter has taken lessons there for about a year, and we've been very satisfied. The horses are well-cared-for and the instructors are professionally trained. The only downside is that the waiting list can be lengthy, so sign-up as soon as your arrive.

http://www.alshaqab.com/riding-academy

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