Our Lessons (Starting at 8 years)

To make it simple we have split our levels into colors. There are a total Six levels to complete. Each lesson is 45 Minutes in duration.

Private lessons are one hour in duration and are limited to two students per instructor.

The levels consist of different numbers of lessons depending on the age of the rider and the level of training.

There is a standard guidline but the progression of a student depends largely on their ability and confidence.

We assess each rider before they are moved on to the next level, The asssessment includes a small dressage test as welll as getting marks on your dress and stable management skills.  You can find copies of the tests on the 'student resources' page.  Down load them and pratice them in your mind before you lessons. Once you have moved to the next level you will be awarded an Al Ahli Horse Riding Club certificate of compleation.

The lesson Levels are as follows:

Red Level The Red level will teach you the basics of horse back riding. How to move forwards and stop. How to control your direction and change your leading rein and transitions between stand-walk and trot.  Adult riders will be attempting to canter by the end of this level in preparation for the:

Yellow Level The Yellow Level will teach you how to "Tack Up" your horse in preparation for your lesson and further your riding skills. You will learn a new transition into a canter. This level concentrates on your directional changes, control and your balance. Nearing the end of this level you will start to learn your "jumping position" in preparation for the:

Green Level In this level you will have your first introduction to jumping. You will learn how to use the Trot and Canter Poles and begin to jump small X jumps. Your "jumping Position" will be worked on and you will start to learn how to "count your strides", This is a crutial level for all riders even if you do not want to persue Jumping and it is preparation for the:

BLUE LEVEL In this level you will work on your Dressage skills and start to jump more than one fence. The Spread and combination fences will be introduced to prepare you for competitions. You will learn how to correct your stride and how to negotiate tight  turns to approach the next jump, in preparation for the:

BLACK LEVEL This level you will learn all the Rules of the Show Jumping Competition. You will be introduced to all the different Jumps that are used in Show Jumping.  You will be taught some dressage tests to help you and your horse in the pratice and you will jump large courses in preparation for the:

WHITE LEVELThis is the last level in Al Ahli Horse Riding Club and is especially designed for those wishing to continue praticing for competition or to buy and ride their own competition horse. You will perfect all your skills and work towards affiliated competitions. When you and your family are ready to purchase a competition Horse or Pony Al AHli Horse Riding Club will be happy to help you find one that is suitable for you.

Along side all these levels we encourage you to also take lessons in Bare Back to work on your seat.  Bare back lessons are available in all levels, have a look at the 'bare back' page to see more information.

Taking the saddle away (and in some cases the reins too !)

you will be able to feel the Natural movement of the horse under you.

This is great for all levels of rider and if your a beginner we will give you

something to hold on to.

Al Ahli Horse Riding Club, Po Box 76722, Dubai. United Arab Emirates,  TEL: +971 (0)42988408.    FAX:  +971 (0)42988409

E MAIL: info@alahliclub.info

This page was last updated: December 9, 2011