Horse riding in Qatar is a popular and cherished pastime significant in the country's culture and history. Qataris have long held a deep respect and admiration for horses, considering them symbols of grace, strength, and nobility.

Today, horse riding in Qatar has become an organized and thriving industry, with world-class equestrian facilities and events attracting locals and visitors alike. The country boasts numerous state-of-the-art stables, riding schools, and training centers that cater to riders of all ages and skill levels.

The ILoveQatar.net (ILQ) Team has compiled a list of places to take up horse riding as a hobby or visit in your free time and admire these majestic animals and the sport.

Al Shaqab Riding Academy

• Summer 2023 One-Time Riding Classes
  • Timings: 6 am to 9 am
  • Price: QR 350 per student
• Summer 2023 Ladies Program
  • Age: 14 years & above
  • Timings: 11 am to 6 pm
  • Price: QR 1,050 per student

• Summer 2023 Children's Pony Ride
  • Age: 3 to 6 years old
  • Timings: 4 pm to 4:30 pm; 4:45 pm to 5:15 pm; 5:30 pm to 6:00 pm; 6:15 pm to 6:45 pm
  • Price: QR 375 per student per week
• Summer Adult Group
  • Age: 18 Years Old & Above
  • Timings: Classes are scheduled every morning and evening
  • Price: QR 750 per student per week
• Summer 2023
  • Age: 6 to 18 years & above
  • Timings: 3:30 pm to 6:30 pm
  • Price: QR 750 per student per week
• Summer 2023 Adult Private
  • Age: 18 years & above
  • Timings: Riding lessons are scheduled during the day and as per the available slots
  • Price: QR 1,500 per student per week

• Location: Ar Rayyan
• Contact: +974 4454 6185 | +974 6662 5379
• Website: www.alshaqab.com

Note: The above schedule is applicable from 3 June to 31 August 2023. Pre-registration online is mandatory.

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Al Samriya Riding School

• Summer Kid's Camp
  • Age: 7 to 14 years old
  • Days: Saturday, Monday, and Wednesday
  • Timings: 9 am to 9:45 am & 10 am to 10:45 am
  • Price: QR 1,200 per person per month
• Ladies only classes
  • Days: Available daily except Fridays
  • Timings: 11 am to 11:45 am
  • Price: QR 1,200 per person per month
• Equine Therapy for Special Needs
  • Days: Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday
  • Timings: 9 am to 9:45 am & 10 am to 10:45 am
  • Price: QR 2,000 per person per month
• Location: Al Shahaniya, Dukham Road
• Contact: +974 7797 3397 | 974 4490 2359
• Website: www.alsamriyaestate.com

Suhail Sports Center

• Horse riding for 45 minutes (daily class):
  • Adults: QR 200 per person
  • Children under 12 years: QR 100 per child
• Monthly subscription for horse riding (12 classes per month, 3 classes per week)
  • Adults: QR 1,950 per person
  • Children under 12 years: QR 1850 per child
  • 10-minute tour of the children's amusement park (pony): QR 25
  • 30-minute tour of the children's amusement park (pony): QR 80
• Location: Umm Salal Muhammed
• Contact: +974 3399 9159 | +974 6662 9928
• Instagram: @suhail.sports.center

Oasis Stables

• Single riding session:
  • Duration: 1 hour
  • Price: QR 180 per person
• Multiple riding sessions (12 sessions):
  • Price: QR 1,500 per person
  • Children under 12 years: QR 1,200 per child

• Location: Al Shahaniya
• Contact: +974 6000 7044
• Instagram: @oasis.stables.qatar
  

Khor Al Aded Riding School

Educational:

• Level test lesson: QR 200 per person
• Grooming & tacking: QR 200 per person
• Single session for 45 minutes: QR 350 per person
• 12 lessons: QR 3,000 per person

Leisure:

• Beach rides (1 Hour): QR 850 per person
• Dune hack (1hr 30mins): QR 400 per person

• Location: Mesaieed
• Contact: +974 5049 9199
• Instagram: @khor.aladed
  

Future Riders

• Single riding session:
  • Duration: 40 minutes
  • Price: QR 300 per person
• Horse riding course (12 classes):
  • Duration: 30 minutes
  • Price: QR 1,500 per month

• Location: Ar Rayyan
• Contact: +974 6665 0021 | +974 5500 3180
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/FutureRidersQA/

365 Adventures

• Trial session
  • Duration: 1 hour
  • Price: QR 150 per person
• Full course (12 Sessions, 3 Sessions per week)
  • Duration: 12 hours
  • Price: QR 1,500 per person
• Location: Al Ezz Tower, Al Safliyah Street
• Contact: +974 3339 3323
• Instagram: @365adventuresme

Are you excited to book your next horse riding class? Have you tried any of these sessions and would like to recommend any of these from the list? Did you find this guide useful? Let us know in the comments section and share this article- it keeps us going!

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