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Riding for adults introduced for the first time
Tribune News Network
Doha
Al Shaqab, Member of Qatar Foundation, is once again organising its ever-popularannual Ramadan Riding Camp. Now in its fifth year, the latest edition of the camp includes riding for adults for the first time.
"We have received numerous requests from adults to provide riding lessons for them. With this new riding facility, we are able to provide a holistic family activity where parents also have the opportunity to join their children as well. In the process, parents not only have the opportunity to learn equestrian skills and become familiar with horses and riding but also able to appreciate and share their children's experience" said Al Shaqab's Equine Education Manager Mohamed Sultan al Suwaidi.
Organised and supervised by Al Shaqab's Equine Education Department, Al Shaqab's Ramadan Riding Camp offers participants varied equine related activities that serve as fun and educational introduction to equestrian sports.
Duration of the camp is from 19 May to 14 June 2018 in four weekly periods. Each period will be for duration of six days -- Saturday to Thursday. Participants may choose any one of the following sessions: Session 1: 2:30 3:15pm; Session 2: 3:30 4:15pm; Session 3: 4:30 5:15pm; Session 4: 9:30 10:15 pm; Session 5: 10:30 11:15 pm.
Each registered participant will have daily riding lessons for the period and session they registered for. The fees for the Ramadan Camp are as follows: 3-7 years old - QAR600 per child per week; 8-17 years old - QAR750 per child per week; 18 years and above - QAR900 per person per week.
Parents who do not sign up for riding lessons can also engage in sporting activities while their children are attending the camp. Specially designated exercise areas have been set aside for this purpose including a 400 meters indoor walking course, exercise mats, spinning bikes, skipping ropes and stability exercise balls.
A Kids' zone area will be also provided for children up to eight years.
To ensure the best experience for all participants, the number of participants per week will be limited. Therefore, early registration is advised.
For more information and registration, visit Al Shaqab website: www.alshaqab.com
