Kuwait's first private riding center
Established in February 1996 in Fintas and based in Sabhan since 2001.
Who we are
Kuwait Riding Center was established in February 1996 as the first private riding center in Kuwait. Our riding school trains over 500 riders and 120 horses. Training is spread over eight arenas, two lunging arenas, and an arena specifically used to accommodate students with special needs. Arena maintenance and sand mixing is another specialty that is provided locally and internationally. All our partnerships with international and local brands for equine welfare, nutrition and feed can be found in any of our three KRC Tack Shops. Competing both locally and internationally, the majority of our horses are showjumping horses, with several produced by KRC's own breed, as well as our Arabian horses, which compete for beauty.
Our vision
Our vision is to build a place where everyone feels welcomed to be educated about the equestrian world.
Mission and values
Our mission is to provide students and owners with adequate training and equine welfare services whilst educating them to prosper in their riding, whether as a hobby or profession.
Milestones
- Kuwait Riding Center is established as Kuwait's first private riding school with 20 riders and 21 horses.
- KRC moves from 5,000 m² in Fintas to 30,000 m² in Sabhan to accommodate over 50 horses.
- The center expands to 60,000 m² and adds a new barn, allowing KRC to hold over 120 horses.
- Noaf Bin Essa qualifies for the World Cup as the first Kuwaiti woman to do so.
- Kuwait Riding Center opens a training facility to accommodate kids with special needs.
- The first international show is held at KRC with over 90 international riders from 11 countries and 180 participants overall.
- Ali Al Khorafi competes with his gelding, Ventje, at the Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea.
- Ali Al Khorafi & his mare Cheril win the Asian Games 2018 Gold Medal in Palembang, Indonesia.
- Rakan Al Hasawi wins the Silver Medal at the Asian Junior Jumping Championship in Taipei, Taiwan.
- The Association of National Olympic Committees names Ali Al Khorafi Best Male Athlete of the Asian Games 2018.
Health, safety & security
Helmet, breeches, and boots should be worn for riding.
Keep your helmet on while leading your horse; girls must have their hair tied during riding.
Be here 30 minutes before your lesson to avoid any delays.
No running or shouting around horses.
Schedule lessons with the registration office; cancellations must be made 24 hours in advance.
Food, drinks, and phones are not allowed during lessons.
No flash photography.
No dogs allowed.
Always handle horses with care and attention to avoid stressful situations.
Make sure your instructor is aware of any physical issues you may face while riding.
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