Where to Learn Horse Riding in Qatar?

By Rithika Thomas - February 22, 2023

Horse Riding

If you have attended the Commercial Bank Chi-Al Shaqab presented by Longines 2023, and you’re intrigued to know what it is like to ride a horse, or if you’re just interested to take up Equestrian as a hobby, we have written this for you.

Al Shaqab

They are offering riding programs to encourage horsemanship as part of Qatar’s rich equestrian heritage.

They currently offer five different riding programs:

Professional Plaiting Masterclass

In this Masterclass, you will learn how to professionally plait a horse's mane with two 5* International grooms that work with Marcus Ehning & Jodie Hall Mcateer.

The workshop will be conducted in small groups of 15 students, where participants will get hands-on experience on plaiting and how to execute it at the highest standards.

Date: 27 February 2023

Time:

Slot 1: 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM

Slot 2: 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Edwina Tops-Alexander

Meet Showjumping superstar Edwina Tops-Alexander! Get a chance to witness Edwina Tops-Alexander, as she coaches members of Al Shaqab's Showjumping team.

Learn tips and get an interesting perspective from a 5* rider.

This program is a theoretical and no-riding session.

Age: Appropriate for ages 14 and above but other ages are welcome to join.

Session 1: 27 February 2023, Flat work

Session 2: 1 March 2023, Jumping

Time: 2 PM

Duration: 2 hours.

Price: QAR200/day

Wejdan Al Malki

In this workshop, you will learn about the Foundation of Dressage with Wejdan Al Malki, a CHI competitor that represents Qatar at the highest level worldwide.

The workshop is split into two parts.

Part 1: 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM

Wejdan will go through the basic dressage movements, ranging from the shoulder in to flying change.

This informative interactive session will allow you to understand everything about dressage from our 5* rider.

Fees: QAR 250

Part 2: 4:30 PM - 7:00 PM, 30 minutes of riding during this time.

Training with Wejdan:

5 classes 30 minutes slots are available to be booked for private or semi-private classes with Wejdan Al Malki.

Fees:

QAR 250 to attend the Dressage Demonstration

QAR 600 to attend the Dressage demonstration + Private class

QAR 500 to attend the Dressage demonstration + Semi-Private class

Children Pony Ride: Age Group: 3-6 years old - 2022-2023

This program comprises 8 classes it is a game-based introduction to horse riding for children. It develops the children’s balance, and coordination and encourages them to feel comfortable around horses. Each riding session is 30 minutes long. Children have the option of riding on Saturday and Tuesday or Monday and Thursday. Class timings are on a first come first serve basis, however, parents have the option to choose from different timings.

Time: 3:00 – 3:30 PM, 3:45 – 4.15 PM, 4:30 – 5:00 PM, 5:15 – 5:45 PM or 6:00 – 6:30 PM.

Monthly fees: QR 1,500

Location: Longines Indoor Arena

Riding Academy Program for students from 6 to 18 years:

This program comprises 12 riding lessons per month in groups. Each riding lesson is 45 minutes long. Students also receive practical stable management classes and online theory classes.

Registration fees: QR 1,000

Monthly fees: QR 3,000.

One-Time Riding Classes

This one-time riding session is intended to provide an introduction to riding before applying for the monthly Riding Academy Program.

Time: 6:00 AM - 9:00 AM, Saturday to Thursday, for 45 minutes.

Fees: QAR 350

Adult Group Classes:

Students above 18 years receive 12 riding lessons per month in groups. Each lesson is 45 minutes long. Students also receive optional practical stable management classes and online theory classes.

Registration fees: QR 1,000

Monthly fees: QR 3,000.

Adult Private Classes:

Private riding lessons are available to adults 18 and older. There are 12 sessions per month for 1-on-1 riding lessons. In addition to theoretical classes, students can take practical stable management classes (in groups).

Riding sessions are given during the morning hours from 6:00 AM - 9:00 AM for 45 minutes.

Registration fees: QR 1,000

Monthly fees: QR 6,000.

Ladies Program (Age Group: 14 and above)

This is an exclusive program that is offered by female instructors. This program offers riding classes for ladies aged 14 and above in a private indoor arena. Through the program, students receive 12 riding lessons each month in groups. Each lesson is 45 minutes long. Students also can partake in optional practical stable management classes and online theory classes.

Our classes are first come first serve.

Time: 3:30 PM – 4:15 PM, ?4:30 PM - 5:15 PM, ?5:30 PM - 6:15 PM, ?6:30 PM -7:15 PM

Registration fees: QR 1,000

Monthly fees: QR 4,200

Equine Assisted Therapy Program - 2022-2023

The Equine Assisted Therapy Program is a specialized program for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Children who participate in the program will experience improvement in areas such as social interactions, communication, motor skills, positive emotions and their ability to manage stress.

The sessions will run every day from 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM and registrations are open for children aged 3-12.

Location: Equine Education Department