Your Guide to Horseback Riding in Taiwan
Horseback riding may not be what first comes to mind when you think of Taiwan but if you love riding or would like to learn how, there are opportunities for you to do so in Taiwan. A family friend recently treated me to my first lesson at his equestrian club in Taichung and I'm eager for my next. Horseback riding is a nice break from urban living and you often do not have to leave the city to enjoy it. This lens will discuss horseback riding and equestrian training programs and clubs in Taiwan.
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Your Guide to the Lens
This lens is roughly organized as follows:I. Suggested books for the beginner equestrian.
The careful reader will note my somewhat twisted sense of humor coming out in this section. If the last book listed offends anyone, I'm sorry.
II. A series of modules highlighting various equestrian clubs.
These are organizations that you can take riding courses and practice riding at. Most are open to the general public, but also have membership and coupon programs. These are a work in progress and some club information is not complete.
III. Chinese Words and Phrases for the Equestrian
Right now, this is a place holder. It may take me some time to create this module as Squidoo does not support Chinese character encoding so I will have to make image files for each word/phrase.
IV. Useful Links
At the end of this lens is a list of articles and other resources available on-line.
Books on Horseback Riding for Beginners
I apologize in advance for listing the fifth book.
The Joy of Horses : A Beginner's Guide to Safe and Responsible Horsemanship
Amazon Price: (as of 12/04/2008) 
How Your Horse Wants You to Ride: Starting Out, Starting Over
Amazon Price: $23.09 (as of 12/04/2008)
Chicken Soup for the Horse Lover's Soul II: Tales of Passion, Achievement and Devotion (Chicken Soup for the Soul)
Amazon Price: $10.17 (as of 12/04/2008)
Stretch Exercises for Your Horse: The Path to Perfect Suppleness
Now this is something that I never would have thought I'd need to know.
Amazon Price: $16.47 (as of 12/04/2008)
The 2000 Import and Export Market for Edible Offals of Bovine, Sheep, Goat, Poultry, Horse and Ass Meat in Taiwan (World Trade Report)
I loved this title too much...I HAD to include it!
Amazon Price: $325.00 (as of 12/04/2008)
Club Hightlight: Hannover Equestrian Club
Location: Taipei
Address: 143-1, ChengDe Rd, Sec. 7, TaipeiTelephone:(02) 2823-3763
Website:www.hannover.com.tw
Hours: Tuesday through Sunday; 8 am-12 pm, 2-9 pm
Public Transportation:MRT: Shi Pai
English Instruction Offered?: Yes
Cost:
Beach Country Riding Club
Address:36, Alley 33, Lane 280, DanHai Rd, DanshuiTelephone:(02) 2805-8189
Website: www.horse-riding.com.tw
Hours: 9 am-6 pm
Public Transportation: MRT: Danshui, then Bus - red 26
English Instruction Offered?: Yes
Cost:
Club Highlight: Hanwang Ehosting Guide Center
Location: Taichung City
Address: No. 1186, Sec. 1, Songjhu Rd., Beitun District, Taichung City 406Telephone: (04) 2436-1350 / (04) 2437-2542
Website: http://han-wang.ehosting.com.tw/
Hours:
Public Transportation:
English Instruction Offered?: No
Cost:
NOTE: I am not sure how "Ehosting" became part of the club's English name. I assume that this was a typo and that "Equestrian" is the intended word. I will verify this and correct the title of this module if this is indeed the situation.
Shuang Kou
Address:Telephone: 037-584065
Website: http://www.shuangkou2002.com/index.htm
Hours:
Public Transportation:
English Instruction Offered?:
Cost:
Omega Riding Club
Location: Xi Zhi (near Taipei)
Telephone: (02) 2648-7670
Website: N/A
Hours: Tuesday through Sunday, 9 am-6 pm
Public Transportation: Bus: 605 from Taipei Main Station to Xi Zhi Primary School
English Instruction Offered?: Yes
Cost:
Blue Sky Equestrian Club
Location: Taichung
Telephone: (04) 2335-9122
Website: http://www.blueskyclub.com.tw/bluesky.htm
Hours:
Public Transportation:
English Instruction Offered?:
Cost:
Tain Sain Horsemanship Club
Location: Taichung
Telephone: (04) 2557-9830
Website: http://www.taconet.com.tw/l1210121/
Hours:
Public Transportation:
English Instruction Offered?:
Cost:
Chinese Words and Phrases for the Equestrian
This list uses the Pinyin system of romanization. The numbers in the words indicate the tone. For more information on the Pinyin system of romanization and Chinese pronunciation, see: http://www.pinyin.info/At this time it is not practicle to include the Chinese characters as Squidoo does not support Chinese encoding and creating images files for every word and phrase is not practical.
ma3....................................... horse
qi2....................................... ride
On-line Articles and Other Resources
- ABOUT TOWN: Back in the saddle again
- Taiwan Fun article about the Hannover Equestrian Club in Taipei. It is written in English.
- Horse Riding
- This is a more recent Taiwan Fun article on Horse Riding. It focuses on Taipei, and discusses Hannover Equestrian Club again, but it also gives mention to three other equestrian clubs in and around Taipei. It is written in English.
- In the Saddle, Taiwan Review, 03/03/2005
- Man, Hannover gets a lot of good press! Yet another article about horseback riding in Taipei, featuring the Hannover Stables.
- Chinese Taipei Equestrian Association
- This site is in Chinese only. The Association is Member of the International Equestrian Federation and is affiliated by the Chinese Taipei Olympic Committee.
- List of Equestrian Clubs and Organizations
- Chinese Taipei Equestrian Assocation webpage listing equestrian clubs and organizations throughout the island.
HAPPY HORSEBACK RIDING!
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Katie wrote
There is one place in Kaohsiung. Quite nice, pretty professional. Website is www.oldenburg.com.tw and phone is 076518000
Posted August 11, 2008
ChouDoufu wrote...
Wow, has it been two years!?! I'm sure there is horseback riding in the area, but I am not sure. Have you tried posting the question to Forumosa.com? I really need to update this lens...hard to find the time. Good luck! Post back with any info you find!
Posted June 04, 2008
Katie wrote
Thanks for the information-great lens. Since it's been 2 years since you created the site, is there any horseback riding available now near Kaohsiung? I have been riding for about 15 years and it's hard to give it up, but I live in Kaohsiung so I am not sure what to do. Please advise :)
Posted June 04, 2008
Marysia Skibniewska wrote
I am a 13 year old girl and will stay in Taipei with my parents between July 22 and August 20. I would love to find some interesting places where to continue my horseback riding activity.
Posted April 23, 2008
Horseback_Heaven wrote...
Cool lens. Horseback riding is a passion for us too.
Posted February 07, 2008
ChouDoufu wrote...
I know, I'm a bit behind on updating the horse club info here and I've many more clubs I should add. I also have to get to work on the Chinese words and phrases section. But with the baby due later this month, my work this and other lenses is sporadic.
Posted October 28, 2006
