Trot over to Hannover Equestrian Club for the final day of the East Asian International Equestrian Championships, starting at 2pm today. This is the third year that Taiwan's largest riding stables have hosted the event that focuses on dressage and jumping.
Two teams of Taiwanese riders were joined yesterday by riders from Hong Kong, South Korea and Japan in the team section of the competition. Today is the competition's individual section, with additional riders from Australia, Singapore, Thailand and India saddling up. Despite cancellations by riders from Malaysia and Iran, this year's competition is the largest yet.
PHOTO: DAVID MOMPHARD, TAIPEI TIMES
Competitions aside, Hannover Club is open to anyone interested in learning to ride. But be warned, equitation is an expensive art. Interested non-members will pay NT$1,250 for a 20-minute lesson that will touch only on the basics. An hour in the saddle will cost NT$2,500. A one-year membership to Hannover Club costs NT$78,000 and allows you to choose your mount.
PHOTO: DAVID MOMPHARD, TAIPEI TIMES
To get to the Hannover Equestrian Club. take the MRT to Shipai Station. From Shipai, it's a 10 minute walk west down Shipai Road, to Chengde Road. Cross the street, turn right and look for the signs marking the entrance to the stable road. Anyone interested in riding should first make an appointment.
MEANWHILE, BACK AT THE RANCH? RIDING CLUBS IN YOUR AREA
Hanover Equestrian Club
143-1, Chengde Rd, Sec. 7, Beitou District, Taipei (
Call: (02) 2823 3763
Meihua Riding Club
20 Shamao Rd, Yangmingshan, Beitou District, Taipei (
Call: (02) 5586 9596
Houli Ranch
41 Sishan Rd, Guangfu Village, Houli Township, Taichung County (
Call: (04) 2556 2531
Tienma Equestrian Club
202 Neitung Rd, Houli Township, Taichung County (
Call: (04) 2557 9830
Tainan Athletic Club Equestrian Committee
197-1 Yuguang Rd, Anping District, Tainan (
Call: (06) 228 0325
Zuoying Stables
1 Jiuru First Rd, Lane 565, Kaohsiung (
Call: (07) 395 0212
Shenghu Stables
85 Shengai Rd, Suao, Ilan County (
Call: (03) 995 2380
Hugh Grant Riding Club 6
Chunghua Rd, Sec 2, Taitung (
Call: (08) 933 4566
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