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Mighty
18 yrs ago
Does anyone know any horse riding school besides Jockey Club's? Not to become a jockey but just for fun for my daughter. Tks.
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Tks Amanda, but do you have its full name or website etc.. Wld like to gv them a call for details. Tks.
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There's the one in Pokfulam as well (Jockey Club riding schools aren't about becoming jockey - it's just where the funding comes from and a use for some of the old horses).
http://www.hkjcridingschools.com/english/sch_PFL_intro.asp
It's owned by the jockey club but they just do normal horse riding lessons. They have one's in Tuen Mun and Lei Yue Mun as well, unless you specifically don't want a Jockey Club associated school.
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Jockey Club School is good of course. Well managed n good reputation. But you know... the waiting list.. is longer than a year. I live in Sheung Shui so Tun Mun is the best place. Called them and asked about situation and was told "pls expect to wait for more than a year". In fact someone told me he waited for 3 years for his son!! Each class is only a small group of 6. So long waiting list, of course. Thatz why I was asking Amanda for the private school details in Lo Wu.
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What a nightmare, can't believe it's so long! Here's the LoWu info http://www.lowusaddleclub.org/
Here's a list of them all I think:
http://www.hkef.org/html2007/directory.phtml
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Thank you for both of you. Both Lo Wu Saddle Club and Internatioal Riding Centre seem to be a good one.
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I have been on the waiting list for Pkofulam for over 2 years too. And I already know how to ride. I want something near Central where I can go after work so don't have much choice.
Good luck.
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I rang Tuen Mun a few weeks ago and got straight in and have been going weekly since. I'm an advanced rider so don't know if that made a difference. Have heard the Lo Wu saddle club is very expensive though....more so than the Jockey club. You can ride at the Tuen Mun club right up till 9pm. Last class is a 8pm.
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Well, I dont know about the classes for experienced riders. Mainly I am talking about classes for children. Think there is a high demand but not enough schools obviously. Didnt know there is such a long waiting list until I called.
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Wrld
18 yrs ago
Keep an eye/ear out for a new equestrian centre and animal farm opening in clearwater bay in the second half of the year, will be great!
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Hi Amanda, if you are talking about the public schools of Jockey Club's, you have to wait until your child is six then you can put him/her on the waiting list. Jockey Club is relatively cheaper than other private schools, so the demand is high and the WL is long. Good luck to you and to myself (^-^). By the way, weekday classes are easier to get into.
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I havent done a detailed comparison but I think we are talking about HK$300-400 per 45 mins. One of the reasons why Jockey Clubs' are more popular is they are very well known. Not many locals know other schools. By the way, Amanda, are you an experienced rider yourself? Both my husband and myself do not ride but because my daughter keeps talking about ponies, I want to give her a chance. She might be scared when she sees a real horse and get scared but thats fine. My husband is strongly against my idea of encouraging her to try horse riding. He said horse riding is one of the most dangerous sports. My husband is a very calm person and loves nature and animals. If he said that, then I am a bit concerned too. What is your opinion on this? I think this is a personal thing but just what to know how other parents value this sport.
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Mighty I started riding when I was 4 years old in Australia and grew up in Pony club. Yes, horse riding can be dangerous but you start off on an old trustworthy pony and in an enclosed area. I'm sure the schools would put safety as a number one priority. I think horse riding is great for social skills and also great physical exercise. I was never very good at sports such as basketball or netball but am a great rider. I think you should let your child try riding. If they like it, let them continue, if not they can try another sport. For peace of mind you can buy a lot of protective wear these days for riding. I've fallen off a zillion times and apart from a broken wrist no serious injury. Serious injuries do happen but they are few and far between and can be avoided with common sense and practice. I will be putting both my girls on horses as soon as they are old enough. I love the sport and couldn't recommend it highly enough. Although be warned the most serious damage will be to your wallet, it's not a cheap sport!
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