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Make your first horse ride in Chiang Mai safe, simple, and memorable with a 1-hour beginner-friendly trail experience designed for travelers with no previous riding experience. Start with a short arena lesson to learn the basics, get comfortable with your horse, and build confidence before heading out on a guided countryside trail with 1:1 instructor support. Ride beyond the arena at a gentle pace, with the route adjusted based on rider skill, selected time, and conditions on the day. With accident insurance included and step-by-step guidance throughout, this Chiang Mai horse riding activity is a reassuring choice for first-time riders—reserve your ride and start your first horseback experience in Chiang Mai.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Participants are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from Pong Horse Park in Hang Dong, Chiang Mai. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your selected riding time for check-in and preparation. Arrivals more than 10 minutes late may be considered a no-show.
What to expect
Your experience begins in the arena, where your instructor helps you get familiar with your horse and learn the basic movements. You’ll practice how to sit, balance, hold the reins, and gently guide your horse before continuing beyond the arena.
Once on the trail, the experience becomes more than a lesson. Feel the steady rhythm of your horse, see Chiang Mai’s countryside from a higher point of view, and enjoy the quiet excitement of moving through nature in a way that feels personal and real. Your instructor stays with you throughout, helping make the ride safe, smooth, and enjoyable from start to finish.
After the ride, return to the horse park with the feeling of having tried something new and completed it with confidence. Accident insurance is included for peace of mind. It’s a warm way to add something special to your Chiang Mai trip.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This activity is suitable for riders aged 5 years old and above. Children must be able to follow the instructor’s safety instructions throughout the activity.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This activity is suitable for riders aged 5 years old and above. Children must be able to follow the instructor’s safety instructions throughout the activity.
- Maximum weight allowed per rider is 90 kg (198 lbs) for the safety and welfare of the horses. Riders over the limit cannot participate and are non-refundable.
- Riders are required to wear a riding helmet during training for safety. Helmet rental is payable on site at 50 THB per person.
- Long pants and closed-toe shoes (sneakers or boots) are strictly required. No shorts, skirts, or sandals allowed.
- Guests must strictly follow the instructor’s instructions at all times, with no exceptions.
- For safety reasons, this activity is not recommended for pregnant travelers or guests with severe back, neck, or joint problems.
- Not recommended for travelers with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions.
- Guests must not consume alcohol before the activity. Intoxicated guests will not be allowed to ride and no refund will be given.
- Please do not feed the horses without informing the staff, as horses may bite or be given unsafe food.
- The trail route may vary depending on rider skill, selected time, and conditions on the day.
- Optional farm photographer service can be arranged in advance for groups of up to 4 people.
- At the time of booking, please provide the required details for every rider. Each rider must provide their nickname, full name as shown on the passport, age, height (cm), weight (kg), riding experience, and mobile phone number. The maximum permitted rider weight is 90 kg.
- This activity is non-refundable. Cancellations, amendments, late arrivals resulting in a no-show, and no-shows are not eligible for a refund.
- On the rare occasion that we should be required to cancel a tour, we will inform you in advance and offer a different tour date, an alternative tour or provide a full refund.
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Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You will not receive a refund if you cancel.
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