Frequently asked questions

Yes. The trial ride is designed for first-time riders. You start by learning how to approach a horse, and once you are mounted the coach holds the horse and walks with you. Your first lesson

Most first-time riders feel nervous. It is higher up than you expect, so the first day is mostly at walk. If you feel uneasy, tell your coach at any time. For riders who are very nervous, the coach recommends a lunge lesson, where the coach controls the horse on a lunge line.

Starting and stopping on your own takes a few lessons; getting comfortable with rising trot takes about 10 to 20. Reaching Level 6, where you can walk, trot and canter on your own, takes 6 months to a year at one lesson a week. Read more

Stretchy long trousers and shoes with a small heel. For safety, you cannot ride in shorts, sandals or high heels. Helmet hire details are given when your booking is confirmed. Clothing and helmets

There are five parts: written test, oral test, horse care, riding and leading the horse. In principle you take the levels in order from Level 7 (riders aged 18 and over may start at Level 6), and there is currently no exam fee for general levels. Requirements and riding courses for each level are on the KRA Riding Proficiency Certification page.

Both are ways of riding the trot. In rising trot you rise and sit in time with the bounce; in sitting trot you stay in the saddle and absorb the movement through your lower back. Gaits and basic terms

So we can match you with a suitable horse. The recommended guideline is that rider and saddle together weigh no more than 20% of the horse's body weight. Read more

We look at height, weight and health rather than age. If you have back, joint or heart conditions or have had recent surgery, please check with your doctor first. Riding is not recommended during pregnancy because of the risk of falls.

Yes. 45 minutes of riding is moderate aerobic exercise, similar to brisk walking, and trotting is more intense. Keeping your balance works the core and inner thigh muscles. Read more

Youth lessons are for middle school students and older. We do not run lessons for primary school children or younger. Youth riding

Yes, but during the lesson please watch from outside the arena.

Fees are provided on inquiry. Please send an inquiry. You can see the programmes on the programmes and fees page.

We are open Tuesday to Sunday and closed on Mondays. There are 8 lesson slots a day, starting at 8:00, 9:00, 10:00, 11:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00 and 17:00. The last lesson starts at 17:00 and finishes before 18:00. Lunch break is 12:00–14:00.

Yes, we offer photo sessions. A session is 1 hour per horse and can take place between 8:00 and 18:00. You arrange your own photographer, and photos on horseback are taken with a coach holding the horse. Flash is not allowed, as it can startle the horse. Fees are provided on inquiry. Photo sessions

With a pass, you use a set number of lessons on days of your choice within the validity period. Monthly members ride regularly on set days. If you ride once or twice a month, a pass suits you; if you come every week, monthly membership is a better fit. Membership

After receiving your request, we assign a horse, coach and time, then contact you to confirm. When you get in touch, please include the reference number you received after applying.

We assign horses and coaches in advance, so please let us know as early as possible. Same-day cancellations use up one lesson from your pass.

Yes. Refunds follow the standards of the Act on the Installation and Utilization of Sports Facilities, with the used portion and a cancellation charge deducted. Refund rules

We will let you know whether the lesson goes ahead depending on the weather. Riding stops if there is thunder or lightning.

Most of our lesson horses are Thoroughbreds retrained for riding after retiring from racing. You can ride a Warmblood with a Warmblood pass. Our 19 horses

Retired racehorses go through 6 months to 2 years of separate training before becoming riding horses. Having been handled a lot during their racing careers, many are used to people. Some are sensitive, so the coach matches each horse to the rider.

Yes. Send a livery inquiry and we will arrange a visit to show you the stables and how we care for the horses. Livery

First set Guri Tower (구리타워) as your destination, make a U-turn in front of Guri Tower, then search again for Guri Riding Club (구리승마클럽). It is about 300 m from there. Directions

Yes. We have showers and personal lockers.

Parking information is given when your booking is confirmed. On competition days, please send an inquiry in advance and we will let you know.

Please check through the inquiry form before your visit whether pets are allowed. If you bring one, it must be on a lead. Horses can be startled by animals approaching suddenly. Visitor information

Please check with staff first. Give permitted treats on a flat, open palm. Horses cannot vomit, so never give food that could get stuck in the throat, such as bread or whole apples. What horses eat

Yes. You can watch from the trail and from outside the arena. Please do not feed the horses or go inside the fences.