Pony Camp is perfect for children with little or no riding experience!

Pony Camps are held during school holidays which fall in February, June-August, October, and December.

We currently offer a 3-day or 1-day camp, and each camp day is approximately 3-hours.

Pony Camp start time is 9:30am, and we can accommodate drop-offs from 9:15am.

Each camp runs for approximately 3 hours.

Pony Camps are held outdoors when the weather permits it.

In general, Pony Camps are held indoor during summertime and outdoors for all other times.

Pony Camp is made up of three main components:

1. Riding

Daily mounted sessions tailored to each child’s ability.

2. Stable Management

Hands-on learning about pony care and handling.

3. Arts & Crafts or Fun Activity

Creative or interactive sessions (weather permitting)

We provide riding helmets for all participants. If your child has their own riding helmet, they are welcome to bring it along.

Clothing:

✅ Children should wear trainers or any closed-toe shoes.

🚫 No crocs or slippers as they are not safe around horses.

✅ Long trousers are required. For example, leggings or jogging pants.

⚠️ Jeans are okay as long as they are loose-fitting and not restrictive.

Our Pony Camp activities are specifically designed for children aged between 6 and 12 years old. We aim to keep all activities age-appropriate and enjoyable for the children attending.

For this reason, children younger than 6 or older than 12 may not fully benefit from the experience.

Additionally, children must be able to follow instructions independently while on the horse, as we do not provide side-walkers during riding sessions. Our priority is the safety and well-being of each child, and we kindly recommend registering only if your child meets these age and independence guidelines.

We currently do not offer transportation for your child to and from camp.

Absolutely! We are committed to inclusivity and would love to welcome children of determination to Pony Camp.

However, to ensure the experience is enjoyable and suitable for your child, we highly recommend speaking with our Pony Camp Manager before registering.

The camp environment can be busy and stimulating, and our team is happy to guide you on whether this is the right setting for your child.

Please contact the Riding School Team at riding.school@adec.ae or 056 905 0001 if you would like to speak to the Pony Camp Manager.

Yes, we occasionally host girls-only pony camps.

These are not part of our regular schedule, but we encourage you to follow us on social media to stay updated on upcoming dates and announcements.

Please note that while other participants will be girls, we are unable to offer camps without male Grooms and/or Coaches.

Parents or nannies can stay to observe the Pony Camp sessions, however, we don’t actively encourage this as it can be a distraction for our young riders who are learning to build independence and focus during their sessions.

We’d also love for parents to use this time as a chance to relax and enjoy a well-deserved break – perhaps with a coffee from our on-site COH Café while the kids are having fun at camp!

After completing the registration form, the Riding School Team will send you a payment link. Please note that we use a company called Stripe to facilitate the payment, and payments are non-refundable.

While we understand how special these moments are, our instructors will be fully focused on conducting the lessons and ensuring the safety of all riders. 

However, you have the option to purchase a souvenir photo of your child, taken during Pony Camp, for AED 30.

Payment for souvenir photos is required pre-camp so that our team can organise a photographer. 

1. Pony Camp fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.
2. You and your child will adhere to all rules, policies, and regulations established by the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club.
3. The Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club will not be held responsible for any accidents that may occur on its premises.
4. Your entry and presence on the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club grounds constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, or otherwise recorded. You grant permission for the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any recorded media of your appearance for any purpose, in perpetuity, in connection with the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club and its initiatives, including but not limited to use on websites, social media, news outlets, and advertising.
5. You will be added to the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club’s mailing list, from which you may unsubscribe at any time.
6. Full payment is required in advance to confirm your sessions.
   Currently, we are unable to provide a female-only riding experience. It is essential for beginners to have a groom assist with lead-reining and provide support during riding sessions.
7. The Riding Instructor will determine when a rider is safe to transition from lead-rein assistance to riding independently.

Please feel free to contact the Riding School Team at riding.school@adec.ae or 056 905 0001.