Popular Family Horse Riding Fun Day Returns in November: Ride a Horse + Touch a Pony Up Close for Only $75, with Ballot Registration Details
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The "Horse Riding Fun Day," hugely popular with adults and children across Hong Kong, is back! The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) will open Tuen Mun Public Riding School and Lei Yue Mun Public Riding School in November, with multiple golden time slots specially arranged for parents to bring their children to touch cute ponies up close, learn about horses' daily lives, and even experience the joy of riding. The fee is only $75 per person, and places are very limited. Parents who want to unlock the "little rider" experience should not miss out!
🐴 Main Content and Experience
Meet the Ponies: Get up close and touch cute ponies, and learn about horses' daily care and habits
Riding Experience: Under the guidance of experienced instructors, learn correct mounting, dismounting and basic riding postures
Visit the Stables: Learn about stable facilities and see horses of all sizes
📍 Tuen Mun Public Riding School | Hong Kong's Largest Venue and Exploration Destination
Managed by the Hong Kong Jockey Club, it covers 34,800 square metres, making it the largest public riding facility under the Hong Kong Jockey Club and in Hong Kong, as well as one of Hong Kong's popular equestrian competition venues. The venue is extremely spacious with professional-standard facilities, allowing children to broaden their horizons, admire horses up close, and enjoy a energetic Family Day with ease.
Event Dates and Times: 22 November (Sunday) 3:00–4:00 p.m., 4:00–5:00 p.m.
Address: 45 Lung Mun Road, Tuen Mun
Fee: $75/session (1 hour per session)
Target: Aged 6 or above
Quota: 16 per session
📍 Lei Yue Mun Public Riding School | Urban Hidden Oasis with a 1,300-Metre Scenic Sea View Trail
Located in Chai Wan, it covers 4,000 square metres with comprehensive facilities, and its stables can accommodate up to 36 horses of all sizes. The biggest highlight is a dedicated riding trail about 1,300 metres long, built along the hillside! Students can not only practise riding in the training area, but also ride horses along the hillside trail, enjoying a commanding view of the magnificent scenery of the entire Lei Yue Mun Channel—an ultimate enjoyment for photos and relaxation. The school also thoughtfully provides its own parking spaces, making it convenient for families to drive there.
Event Dates and Times: 22 November (Sunday) 3:00–5:00 p.m.; 29 November (Sunday) 2:00–6:00 p.m.
Address: 75 Chai Wan Road, Chai Wan
Fee: $75
Target: Aged 6 or above
Quota: 24 per session
📝 Registration and Ballot Schedule
Places are limited. Those interested must note the submission and ballot times; results will be determined by ballot organised by the organiser:
Submission Period: From now until 7 October
Ballot Period: 18 October to 20 October
Results Announcement: 18 October to 20 October (results announced via electronic notification or email)
Members of the public must first become "SmartPLAY" users, after which they can enquire, book leisure facilities, and enrol in leisure activities through the mobile app, website, and smart self-service kiosks at about 240 leisure venues (including District Leisure Services Offices in 18 districts).
⚠️ Participant Safety Guidelines and Dress Code
Weight Limit: Participants must be aged 6 or above and weigh under 70 kg
Jewellery Guidelines: Do not wear any jewellery while riding, such as earrings, rings and necklaces, to avoid accidents
Dress Code: Must wear a sleeved shirt, comfortable long trousers, and shoes or boots with heels, and must wear a helmet provided by the riding school at all times
Weather Arrangements: In case of unstable weather, the riding school has the right to cancel riding activities