As we know, it’s getting very hot. Add the heat to fasting and it’s very difilt to find an exerise thats healthy and safe. Horse-riding could be the answer.
Several equestrian facilities provide covered areas in which you can ride or groom and learn about stable management. There are several great equestrian centres in Bahrain eager to demonstrate just how fantastic horses are and what attributes they can bring to your life.
Here’s my hot list for your consideration:
Ghazwan Equestrian Centre, the newest facility in the kingdom, is offering a summer pony camp and private lessons. When you enter the beautifully bright and airy stable you immediately get a sense of excitement. The Ghazwan Equestrian Centre is owned and operated by the great Sammi Ghazwan, one of the leading show jumpers in Bahrain. If you want to learn from the best then you need to head to his stable right away and book your private lessons. Call 36306655 for more details.
The Dilmun Riding Stables will be hosting a Gymkhana tomorrow evening with pony games planned at 7pm. It costs just BD10 and all children and adults should get in the spirit of things and come along in fancy dress. Bring your ‘A Game’ adults as the kids are no joke and will beat the socks off of you if you don’t watch out! During Ramadan lessons carry on until midnight on every night but Friday. Pony Club will end on June 16. Stable management classes and pony rides will be held during the whole month of Ramadan. For further information, call me on 33309972.
Twin Palms Riding Centre will continue to be open and offer classes to everyone. It boasts a great covered riding arena to help beat the heat. With several riding instructors and some fantastic ponies and horses, you can’t go wrong by giving them a call. For more information, contact Elaine by calling 32261337.
Sahara Riding Centre is a large riding facility that houses some of the most beautiful horses on the island and o will also find some of the top riders there - not just in show jumping but in dressage too. Abul, the owner of the stables, is one of the respected dressage trainers and has a very kind way of teaching. His light touch and harmony with the horse is inspiring. For more information, call 39225228 or 66999994.
Saar Riding Stables features its very own horse pool, as highlighted in this column. A great way of maintaining a horses fitness in extreme weather conditions is by swimming it in the pool. I have taken my horses there and they absolutely loved it. This is a great facility with an edge and riding lessons are offered as well. For more information, call 33515185.
Muharraq Horse Riding School is perhaps the most unique of all and has its own collection of exotic animals too. Also, they have the most fabulous western decorations – it’s a must see! It also hosts several cowboy shows throughout the year. Call 39858770 for more details.
Al Afoo Riding Centre, located by the Coca-Cola plant, is also a beautiful facility with amazing people behind the scenes. Reza Al Afoo, owner and operator, has traveled extensively to learn from the best in Dressage. Also at his stable is top show jumper Salmon Faraj. For lessons call 32220272 or 39663424.
Shakhoora Riding Centre is located in the heart of Saar. Samia Al Saffer (daughter of June Al Saffer of the Equestrian Store and Things to Do), is the owner and instrtor he is a alified dressage and show jumping trainer who offers a British-style of riding. It is one of the oldest riding schools in Bahrain.
For more information, visit www. shakhooraridingcentre.com With lots of options on the island it’s a great time to check out which stable would work best for you and your family.
Wishing you peace and harmony during the Holy Month of Ramadan.
