Horse riding is a skilled activity but the good thing is it can be learnt by kids and adults alike given the training provided. These schools in the city will help you out.
If you’re animal lover and a fitness junkie, what sport better combines the two than horse riding? While competing professionally is one way to go about it, we’re leaning more towards taking it slow. Horse riding makes for the ideal leisure activity that’s also a great workout.
These 5 horse riding schools in Bangalore are perfect for that reason!
Sure, it takes a lot of patience and practice, but the discipline you’ll learn from it is incomparable. Whether you’re looking to start horse riding yourself or want to enrol your child, it’s a sport that anyone of any age can learn!
1. Bangalore Amateur Riding Institute, Gandhi Nagar
Open to both kids and adults looking to learn {kids have to be ten-years or older}, this is the perfect riding institute to hit up if you’re looking to learn non-competitively. It’s also a super budget-friendly way to try out riding if you’re a bit nervous about committing. An annual membership is Rs.5,000/-, and classes are sold in sets of ten — Rs.200/- per class for kids and Rs.400/- per class for adults. And, we should mention, the location on Race Course Road is super convenient!
Timings: 6.30 am to7.30 am
Price: Rs.7,000/- for kids and Rs.9,000/- for adults
2. Embassy International Riding School
This riding school is located a bit far from the city, but it’s surrounded by lush greenery and is quite serene. They offer classes for both children and adults based on skill-level, and have one-on-one classes, two-on-one classes and group classes. They also offer hour-long trail riding classes if you want something more peaceful and a little less technical!
Timings: 8.30 am to 5:00 pm
Price: Rs.1,350/- upwards per class
3. Princess Riding Academy, Jayamahal Road
One of Bangalore’s oldest horse riding institutes, Princess Academy keeps it simple, offering classes in the morning and evening. Sessions last for 30 minutes and cost Rs.500/- per class for both kids and adults. They don’t teach show jumping or anything else, so this is a great academy for beginners who might feel easily intimidated!
Timings: 6:00 am to 9:00 am; 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm
Price: Rs.500/- per class or Rs.4,000/- for ten classes
Image courtesy: Princess Riding Academy
4. Equestrian Centre For Excellence, Jayamahal Road
ECE offers classes for both kids and adults — membership is charged on a monthly basis, and they offer courses for all levels of riding. They have a one kilometre hack space around a forested zone for a leisurely ride! They also have a restaurant within the property, so if your kid wants to have a horse-centric birthday party, here’s your chance! They also offer stabling services if you have your own horse.
Timings: 6:00 am to 6:00 pm
Price: Rs.10,000/- for ten classes
Image courtesy: Equestrian Centre For Excellence
5. Bangalore Horse Riding School
BHRS not only teaches the basics of riding to both adults and kids, but also have classes for show jumping, cross country, para dressing and more! They also offer 2 hour horseback safaris once a week for experienced riders through green areas for some fresh air and relaxation.
Timings: 6.30 am to 6:00 pm
Price: Rs.10,000/- for 15 classes
Image courtesy: Bangalore Horse Riding School
This recommendation was first posted on LBB.
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