Got a kid that is horse-obsessed? Look no further, because we've rounded up the best places in Singapore (and beyond!) to take the kids horse riding!.
Looking for horse riding lessons and kids’ horse rides in Singapore? We are always on the lookout for fun farm visits, family-friendly outdoor activities and new places to enjoy the great outdoors with our city-dwelling kids, so it’s no wonder we’ve also been galloping around town to find the stables in Singapore, where mini-jockeys can pick up some skills with pony horse riding lessons.
We’ve rounded up (without the help of a lasso) the best equestrian centres that offer riding lessons for beginner and experienced riders, plus hacking, show jumping, dressage and stable management sessions too. Here’s where to get your little ones trotting in no time!
Take note:
While horse riding has many benefits for kiddos, from increased balance, self-confidence, self-esteem and more, as with all sports, injuries happen during equestrian activities. Here are some tips to prevent common injuries:
- Make sure the stable conditions are adequate. Proper care of the horses is essential. Stables should be well maintained and staffed with trained professionals.
- Riders should always be careful around horses and instructed never to walk behind a horse or make sudden movements or loud noises near them.
- A trained professional should check that all equipment is in good working order. Before children can ride, girth straps, stirrup leathers, and reins must be securely fastened.
- Safety gear should fit children properly.
Where to go horse riding with kids in Singapore
1. Bukit Timah Saddle Club (BTSC)
The Bukit Timah Saddle Club is a premier equestrian facility offering horse riding lessons for kids and teens. It focuses on building riding skills and confidence in a supportive environment. Nestled in the lush greenery of Bukit Timah, the club provides top-notch amenities and experienced instructors, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for young riders of all levels. They provide beginner courses for children aged seven and above, as well as 20-minute pony rides for kids aged four and up. These lessons include a mix of horse handling and stable management, followed by riding sessions. The club also offers pony camps during the holiday periods, making it a great place for kids to develop their equestrian skills BTSC is the only stable in Singapore that offers cross-country courses, so if flying over obstacles, including ditches, logs, ski jumps, and steps on top of a horse, is your thing, then this is the club for you!
Where: Bukit Timah Saddle Club, 1 Turf Club Avenue Stable Block 113 & 116, Singapore 738078
Price: Lessons start from $125 per person, rides start from $35 per person
2. Gallop Stable
Gallop Stable offers a variety of horse-related activities such as riding lessons, pony rides and feeding, trail rides, riding camps and many more. Lessons range from private classes for junior riders to semi-private instruction and group lessons. Kids can groom and feed these gentle and loving horses, go on a horse and pony ride (children as young as three years old can go on a ride), or take a tour of the stables to learn more about horses.
Where: Gallop Stable, 61 Pasir Ris Green, Singapore 518225 and Gallop Stable @ DowntownEast, 1 Pasir Ris Close, Singapore 519599
Price: Lessons start from $70 per person, riding experience starts from $68 per person
3. National Equestrian Centre Riding School
National Equestrian Centre is a public riding school under the Equestrian Federation of Singapore that has promoted and developed horse-riding sports in Singapore since 2011 through various riding programmes for children, adults, and corporations. The National Equestrian Centre is Singapore’s premiere horse and riding centre. Located in Thomson, this public facility doubles as the training grounds for the national team and plays host as a competition facility for equestrian events in Singapore. There are various riding packages on offer for all levels of expertise.
Where: National Equestrian Centre, 100 Jalan Mashhor, Singapore 299177 Pasir Ris Close, Singapore 519599
Price: Please contact them for details
4. Singapore Polo Club
The Singapore Polo Club, located on Mount Pleasant Road, boasts a prestigious riding academy with top-notch facilities and certified instructors. They offer a structured program where kids from six years onwards, can learn the fundamentals of riding, posture, and balance. Lessons are available for non-members up to three months, after which membership is required to continue. The club’s serene environment provides a perfect backdrop for children to learn and enjoy horse riding. Keep up with them on socials for upcoming events such as a carnival and an overnight camp for kids.
Where: Singapore Polo Club, 80 Mount Pleasant Road, Singapore 298334
Price: Lessons start from $83.95 per person
5. Singapore Turf Club Riding Centre
New to horse riding? Fret not. The leisure horse ride experience is designed just for you. Learn from seasoned instructors all about the gears required for a safe ride and how to properly tack up your horse. During the horse grooming session, their instructors will also impart their tips and tricks to keeping our horses happy and healthy. In celebration of SG60, Singapore Turf Club is running a 60-minute Equine Experience for $60. You’ll get to tour the stables, groom and feed the horses before you take them out on a ride through the verdant fields. Check out more options here.
Where: Singapore Turf Club Riding Centre, 1 Equestrian Walk (off Woodlands Ave 3), Singapore 737863
Price: Equine experiences start from $60 per person. Please contact them for lesson fees and details
6. Riders Resort (formerly Riders Lodge), Johor
If you’re happy to go further afield, make a weekend of it and take the kids on a horse riding holiday in Malaysia. The kids will learn to be equestrians among palm and jungle horse-riding trails! The folks at Riders Resort have also put together a range of camps for kiddos interested in learning to ride and more!
Where: Riders Resort, The Legends Golf and Country Resort, Lot 1302 Kebun Sedenak, 81000, Kulai, Johor, Malaysia
Price: Lessons start from RM242 per person, rides start from Rm160 per person
Happy horse riding with the kiddos!
