12 Best Horse Riding Places & Equestrian Centers In Johor 

Have you ever wondered how it feels like riding on the back of a horse? 

Or, will you go on for a try whenever there is an opportunity traveling to Malaysia?

Horse riding in Malaysia might not be a famous sport for the locals. It not just brings numerous benefits like gaining stability and fitness for the people practicing it, but also helps in building up team work.

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However, sadly, even the locals are unaware that they can experience this outdoor sport in the country. Most still retain the older perception that horse riding is for the Western countries to play.

In addition, there are lots of places in Johor that offer wonderful horseback riding experience and classes for everyone. Either you are a beginner or novice horse rider. The professional coaches in Johor Equestrian Centers are happy to provide necessary assistance throughout the ride! 

In this article, SGMY13TOUR will introduce you to 12 Best Horse Riding Places and Clubs that are available in Johor, Malaysia. Let’s follow this list to find out the best horse academy or tracks for ultimate horseback riding moments.

Table of Content:

Pusat Ekuin UTM

Kuda House Equestrian Centre

Riders Resort

Nadi Equestrian Centre

Amigos Horse Riding

HS Farmstay

Sinar Eco Resort

UK Farm

Horsevalley Sdn. Bhd.

JDT HORSE CARRIAGE

Horse X Park

Penawar Hippotherapy (Horse Riding)

1. Pusat Ekuin UTM

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Putting hard efforts in promoting the horse riding sport to Malaysia locals since 1995. Pusat Ekuin UTM is the first horse center between all Institutes of Higher Education that produce numerous successful equestrian sport riders. Plus, these athlete riders not only represent the state, but also compete at the international level!

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It locates within walking distance from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Skudai. The park offers a wide selection of horse activities and facilities for visitors to enjoy. Firstly, there is a Riding School where beginners can join elementary horse riding classes. Also, here is also the spot where novice riders can improve their horse riding skills.

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Besides, in order to teach the young children, the school provides cute little ponies for rides! For those who prefer a lazy and leisure pace, opt for the Horse Carriage instead. In addition, here hides a competition standard outdoor arena and an indoor arena for training too. 

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Furthermore, this popular attraction in Johor is another great venue for families and friends to spend a fun day out in nature. With its lush greenery landscape and beautiful setting far away from the city sky scraping buildings. Undoubtedly, it is surely a perfect place for a picnic and barbecue. 

Additional Information

Address: Pusat Pentadbiran Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Skudai, Johor, Malaysia

Opening Hours: 8:00am to 12:00 noon ; 3:00pm to 6:00pm (Tue-Sun) / Close on Monday

Contact Number: +60 7-551 5526

Website: UTM Equine Park 

2. Kuda House Equestrian Centre

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Kuda House Equestrian Centre is a perfect facility in Malaysia for all horse enthusiasts, especially athlete students. Besides offering a vast variety of services that caters to the needs of horse riders and owners at every level. It promises to provide high-quality, effective training and care to its students. Over the years, this horse center has gained a reputation as one of the best horse equestrian centers in the country.

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Additionally, it owns a well-maintained private arena that is equipped with the latest riding gadgets. The overall arena is spacious enough to carry on both recreational riding and minor competition training. More surprisingly, this well-known horse center in Johor even features a Cross Country Course! Undoubtedly it is able to provide riders a chance to challenge the rough terrains.

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In addition, horse owners can request for horse boarding service in this horse center. While the horse owners avail themselves at the various facilities, the staff and horse groomers will take good care of the horses. Hence make sure all horses are fed with the correct diet each, and the loose dirt brush away. 

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Furthermore, the center acts as a horse sales division sometimes. Here, buyers can purchase excellent horse breeds from different ages. Moreover, Kuda House will ensure that all their horses are healthy and well-trained before selling. 

Additional Information

Address: LEISURE FARM, 1, Jln Polo, Kampung Tiram, 81560 Gelang Patah, Johor, Malaysia

Opening Hours: 8:00am to 11:00 am ; 2:00pm to 6:00pm (Tue-Sun) / Close on Monday

Contact Number: +60 12-736 6895

Website: KUDA HOUSE 

3. Riders Resort

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Looking for a leisure Johor trip to enjoy great food, exciting golf games, and of course, horse riding? Then it is a must for you to visit Riders Resort by The Legends Golf & Country Resort in Kulai. In addition, this resort is usually a popular attraction for both horse lovers and adrenaline junkies. Plus, offering several accommodations in lush greenery, it is undoubtedly a perfect holiday destination for all ages.

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Moreover, this 3-star resort has a variety of well-trained horses. Ranging from ponies for young kids to mature stallions for adults. Additionally, there will be experienced coaches following throughout the horse riding to ensure riders’ safety.

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Besides that, the Riders Resort is an ideal spot to hold functions like weddings, team-building, and corporate events. Furthermore, it owns a large event hall to accommodate up to 300 guests and a wide outdoor area for garden parties. What’s more better is that it even allows renting of horses with professional riders to host or hype up any event vibe!

Additional Information

Address: Inside The Legends Golf & Country Resort, Lot 1302, 81000 Kulai, Johor, Malaysia

Opening Hours: Open 24 Hours (Mon-Sun)

Contact Number: +60 7-652 5330

Website: Riders Resort 

4. Nadi Equestrian Centre

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Horse enthusiasts get ready to saddle up in Nadi Equestrian Centre Johor. Hides in the family friendly Classic Agrotourism Resort Pekan Nenas. Additionally, this popular horse riding center not only provides a premier outdoor destination with full amenities. But also various challenging horse activities for all horse enthusiasts.

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Besides enabling experienced horse riders to immerse themselves in the world of equestrian sports. Such as Horse Show Jumping, Barrel Racing, and Elegant Dressage Routines. Beginners and young kids can also explore several scenic trails on the tame horseback under coaches’ guidance too.

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Moreover, the park features a wide and gated green meadow for the horses to gallop freely if it is not in use. Also, there is a drier sandy area nearby to carry out simple outdoor activities and beginner class trails. Plus, more mind-blowing is, visitors can even experience the ancient art of Horseback Archery here! And test their skills in hitting the bull-eyes targets while mounted. 

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Furthermore, this Johor horse riding center also owns a simple in-house Halal cafe. Namely Cabin Makan Mana, it is a small two-storey cafe that the owner refurbished from a freight container. It undoubtedly makes a perfect relaxing spot for the parents to wait for their kids while enjoying great food. 

Additional Information

Address: JSG (Otternest Camp), Kg Sri, Sri, TL, Kg, Hutan Lipur Gunung Pulai 2, Jalan Maju Jaya, 81500 Pekan Nanas, Johor, Malaysia

Opening Hours: 8:00am to 12:00 noon ; 3:00pm to 6:00pm (Tue-Sun) /  Close on Monday

Website: Nadi Equestrian Centre 

5. Amigos Horse Riding (Leisure Farm)

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Amigos Horse Riding Leisure Farm is an absolute haven for the mind, body, and soul. Plus, amidst diligent maintained green lawns and aging towering trees that are more than a hundred years old. Visitors not only can enjoy a magnificent lifestyle along with world class amenities in the farm. But also horse gallops along the tranquil waterways as well as the meandering park trails. 

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Aside from providing kids-favorite 20 minutes Paddock Fun Ride, the little ones can sign up for the Amigo Horse Riding Lessons too. In addition, all these lessons are customized and conducted by the owner of the stable, Mr. Mos. He not only emphasizes horse riding skills, but also teaches his students on how to take good care of the horses. Including recognising the horse equipment, washing, combing, and feeding them.

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If farm riding is unable to satisfy you, upgrade it to a Jungle Trail instead! Under the supervision of professional trainers. It promises a unique breathtaking horse riding journey with nature. 

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Additionally, horse owners can bring their horses here for Horse Boarding services too. And, normally the farm charges a monthly fee in exchange in arranging necessary grooming service for the horse. Furthermore, Amigo Horse Riding is built in the heart of Iskandar, Johor. Besides, it is conveniently accessible by driving 25 minutes from the Senai International Airport. 

Additional Information

Address: No. 8, Jalan Polo, Johor Darul Ta’Zim, 81560 Gelang Patah, Malaysia

Opening Hours: 9:00am to 7:00pm (Tue-Sun) / Close on Monday

Contact Number: +60 12-796 6806

Website: Amigos Horse Riding 

6. HS Farmstay

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Escape from the hustle and bustle of city life and spend time in a peaceful, calm environment at HS Farmstay. Plus, surrounded with vintage-style homestay buildings as well as assorted kinds of animals. This farmstay surely offers a homey rural-like ambiance for visitors upon their stay!

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In addition, the owner of the farmstay believes that kids can have a better study mood by interacting with animals. Besides providing common pet petting sessions with tame animals like rabbits, peacocks, and guinea pigs. The farm also provides the kids exciting interactive moments with horses and ponies! During their visit to the farm, kids can try petting the horses in the stables, and feed them on feeding time.

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Moreover, the little ones can hop on the tiny ponies in the farm. And no worries that the staff will accompany them fully throughout the 10 minute ride. But as a gentle reminder, any person who wants to ride their horses must not exceed 50 kg. Furthermore, for groups of 4, the farm offers horse carriage to upgrade the farm tour experience!

Additional Information

Address:  PTD 4116, Parit Pajar, Jalan Kesang, 84000 Muar, Johor, Malaysia

Opening Hours: 8:00am to 8:00pm (Mon-Sun)

Contact Number: +60 12-613 7723

Website: HS Farm Stay

7. Sinar Eco Resort

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Nestled in the quiet tranquility of green nature with palm plantation surrounding. Sinar Eco Resort provides the best farm resort holiday in Johor to relax with friends and loved ones. Additionally, it features a wide variety of animals in the natural-park concept farmstay. It indeed is a good getaway for both parents and kids to get away from the busy life in the city.

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Moreover, there is nothing more enjoyable than riding a Horse Cart! Here in Sinar Eco Resort, visitors can hop on a romantic horse cart for a quick farm tour. Plus, beautifully decorated with flowers and glittering shawls just like a simple Cinderella’s Horse Cart. It definitely makes the girls’ princess dream come true!

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If Horse Cart farm tour is not to your liking, opt for Sinar Eco Resort’s Horseback Riding instead. At just RM30 per pax, visitors can choose their favorite horse from the horse stable. Then gallop for about 2 or 3 rounds in the spacious green field or sandy paddock. Besides, there are extreme outdoor sports for the adrenaline junkies too, including ATV Riding, Kayaking, Archery, and Rafting.

Additional Information

Address: Lot 2346 GM 2535 Kg. Sungai Molek Mukim Jeram Batu Pekan Nanas, 81500 Pontian, Johor, Malaysia

Opening Hours: 9:00am to 6:00pm (Mon-Sun)

Contact Number: +60 13-757 2434

Website: Sinar Eco Resort 

8. UK Farm

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As one of the most popular agro-tourism attractions in Johor. UK Farm Kluang is undeniably a never miss for a complete horseback riding experience. In addition, this horse farm section welcomes both beginner and novice riders. Plus, the guides here are extremely friendly, and they are always there for help whenever you need assistance.

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Moreover, the horse riding activities in UK Farm Kluang wins visitors alike. The farm offers a vast selection of horse riding packages with different services. Additionally, some packages might include group galloping through the entire farm! Thus, promising family fun gathering during the Johor holiday.

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Furthermore, this popular Klang attraction also offers a Carting Tour for families of 4 (2 Adults + 2 Kids). Plus, accompanied by an in-house horseman guide, it gives visitors a better insight on how the daily farm operates. Including the farm’s feedstock processing factory, goat milk process center, sheep herds, goat pens, duck farm, and the deer farm.

Additional Information

Address: Projek Pertanian Moden Kluang,, KM13 Jalan Batu Pahat, Kluang, 8, 86000 Kluang, Johor, Malaysia

Opening Hours: 9:00am to 6:00pm (Mon-Sun)

Contact Number: +60 7-759 7555

Website: UK Farm Agro Resort 

9. Horsevalley Sdn. Bhd.

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Also well-known among locals as Horse Valley Riding Academy. Plus, it sits in Masai Johor, which is a 30 minutes drive from the CIQ Checkpoint JB. Thus, adding another exciting activity for visitors on what to do in Masai. In addition, the package price here is much cheaper when you compare it with other similar horse riding centers in Johor.

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Plus, instead of joining horse riding classes, individual backpack travelers can ask for Joy Ride activity here. Starting from RM10 per child, or RM15 for an adult. Visitors can enjoy horse riding on the field track for 15 minutes under the guidance of coaches. 

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Additionally, same to other horse riding centers, Horsevalley offers Riding Lesson Packages. Moreover, both beginners and novice riders can choose either Private Lessons or Group Learning in 2 or 4. After mastering the basic horse riding skill, upgrades for Polo Games learning and Competition Horse Race training are available too! 

Additional Information

Address: PTD 109057, Kampung Baru Plentong, Johor, 81750 Masai, Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Opening Hours: 9:00am to 6:00pm (Mon-Sun)

Contact Number: +60 16-715 5503

Website: Horse Valley Riding Academy 

10. JDT HORSE CARRIAGE

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Just as its name says, JDT HORSE CARRIAGE is popular among both locals and tourists for its Horse Carriage. Plus, this horse center is within walking distance to Tanjung Balau Beach. Undoubtedly, it promises an ultimate horse carriage experience by the beach to visitors. Additionally, many revisit guests mention it is the best to hop onto their horse carriage during the evening to catch sunset! 

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Upon entering JDT Horse Carriage, kids can firstly get familiar with the horses and ponies in the stables. In addition, kids surely love this friendly interactive session. Besides petting the horses, kids can hand feed the horses with carrots and veggies too! 

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Furthermore, moving to the spacious pastures where numerous mature horses rest and gallops freely. This area allows visitors to enjoy horse riding on either green lush fields or a stable soil and sand path. Moreover, here parks a vast collection of horse carriage in different designs to suit any events! It has everything from the white princess theme, royal gold and white carriage, to dark swordsman theme.

Additional Information

Address: ROUTE 90, Tanjung Balau, 81930 Bandar Penawar, Johor, Malaysia

Opening Hours: 10:00am to 6:30pm (Mon-Sun)

Contact Number: +60 19-722 2175

Website: Johor Horse Carriage 

11. Horse X Park

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Embeds in the popular Johor holiday destination for Go Karts and ATV Riding – X Park Sunway Iskandar. Horse X Park is another adrenaline junkies’ favorite branch of extreme outdoor sports available in the park. Plus, bases in the Medini Zone F, visitors can easily see it from far. Thanks to its iconic Red ‘X’ letter on the Black entrance farm arch.

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Additionally, Horse X Park owns an Equestrian Riding School that can accommodate up to 24 well-trained horses and ponies. Moreover, their coaches are fully qualified with IGEQ-approved passports! Thus, they guarantee to offer the highest standards of horse riding coaching and services. Undoubtedly, the riding school’s horses and trainers are the best for both beginners and tyro riders.

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For those leisure visitors, the park provides several Leisure Rides packages to suit different likings. But, these rides need pre-arrangement via online. Furthermore, each package will guide visitors on a 30-minutes Lead Trail Guide at a nearby neighborhood in Medini Township. Thus, enabling riders to explore beautiful nature at Sunway Iskandar on horseback.

Additional Information

Address: Medini Zone F, Jalan Medini Selatan 7, Sunway Iskandar, 79250 Iskandar Puteri, Johor, Malaysia

Opening Hours: 8:30am to 11:30am ; 2:30pm to 6:00pm (Tue-Sun) / Close on Monday

Contact Number: +60 12-338 6913

Website: horsexpark

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12. Penawar Hippotherapy (Horse Riding)

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Aim to help children with Autism with equine-assisted therapy. Penawar Hippotherapy by Penawar Special Learning Center strives for a wide therapy spectrum available to all Malaysians. In addition, over the years of hard work, the therapy house is now expanding to another three locations in the country. Visitors can find it in UTM Equine Park, Pasir Gudang Horse Park, and Pahang Equestrian Center.

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At part of this credo, this therapy center provides at most 12 weeks of horse riding courses to the children. In addition, every significant improvement and class summary to the parents from time to time. Moreover, in many cases, this therapy is a success as horse riding benefits the kids. It not just improves self-esteem, but also tackles their responses and expresses their thoughts and needs better.

Additional Information

Address: Jalan Lampam, Taman Tanjung Puteri Resort, 81700 Pasir Gudang, Johor, Malaysia

Opening Hours: 8:00am to 7:00pm (Mon-Fri) / 9:00am to 7:00pm (Sat-Sun)

Contact Number: +60 16-721 8907

Website: Penawar Hippotherapy