Kelab Berkuda Al Heyzum in Batang Kali, Selangor
Horseback riding is one of many recreational activities where people of all ages are able to participate. Many equestrian parks and clubs offer leisure joyrides across a green field for people to enjoy. But there is a place where you can ride horses in shallow waters: Kelab Berkuda Al Heyzum.
This place in Batang Kali, Selangor, will make you feel as if you’re in a The Lord of the Rings movie set, as you can experience riding horses through the Bertam River.
What to expect at Al Heyzum Riding Club
Located in Batang Kali, Selangor, Kelab Berkuda Al Heyzum houses a team of professional coaches and experienced horse handlers who ensure their horses are well taken care of. The Joyride Adventure By The River is a highlight riding experience offered here, which comprises an approximate 1.5-hour session with the horses. This includes a 20-minute horseback ride in the river, which is beginner-friendly as the riverbed is made flat and void of sharp rocks.
Image adapted from: Al Heyzum via Facebook
Each package requires a minimum of four participants per session, so be sure to grab your family and friends for this activity. Parents with kiddos will just want to note that children between 4 and 12 years old are only allowed to join this activity.
The fees are as follows:
- Adults: RM100 per person
- Children: RM70 per child
Make sure to check the weather at Batang Kali before your visit to avoid disappointment.
Other things to do at Al Heyzum Riding Club
The equestrian club offers a variety of activities for people of all ages to enjoy, besides just galloping through a river like you’re Aragorn. They include:
- Horseback riding practice
- Exclusive photography session
- Leisure ride and exploration
Horseback riding practice
Image adapted from: Al Heyzum via Facebook
The club offers a range of horseback riding classes for all levels of riders. If you’re a beginner, you’re welcome to join their classes. In their classes, they teach professional riding techniques and horse management.
Exclusive photography sessions
Image adapted from: Kelab Berkuda Al Heyzum via Facebook
Kelab Berkuda Al Heyzum provides exclusive photography sessions with their horses. Customers can celebrate special events like weddings and convocations, capping it off with snaps with the horses. Picture having your graduation photo taken on a mighty steed – you could look like Legolas on his way to receiving a bachelor’s degree.
Leisure ride & exploration
Image adapted from: Kelab Berkuda Al Heyzum via Facebook
If you wish to walk at your own pace and just enjoy a breath of fresh air, the club offers leisure rides too. You can explore Malaysia’s great outdoors on the back of an equine animal, while surrounded by green forests and fresh air.
What are the prices for riding sessions at Kelab Berkuda Al Heyzum?
Kelab Berkuda Al Heyzum offers a Beginner Package for RM350. This package includes five sessions, which let beginner riders master the basics of horsemanship and horse riding. You can also opt for only one class if you just want to see if riding horses is something that you’re interested in. You can apply for the same package and specify one class, which is priced at just RM90.
Another cool package is specifically for intermediate riders and avid archers. Kelab Berkuda Al Heyzum provides an Intermediate Horseback Archery Package, which teaches riders all the skills necessary to safely shoot arrows while on horseback.
Outside of the packages, the prices depend on what type of activity or service you’re choosing, which ranges from RM15 to RM250.
You can book sessions and services through Kelab Berkuda Al Heyzum’s website.
Experience riding horses through a river in Batang Kali
Riding horses can be a pricey affair. At Kelab Berkuda Al Heyzum, the reasonable prices for a session let you enjoy the activity – and look cool while galloping through low waters. The horses here are also fully vaccinated, dewormed, and treated by professional veterinarians, so rest assured, your steed has been well looked after.
Address: Lot 922, Sungai Bertam, Jalan Belakang Pusat Pertanian, 44300 Batang Kali, Selangor
Opening hours: Tue-Sun 8am-11.30am & 3.30pm-6pm (Closed on Mondays)
Contact: 019-837 2769 | Kelab Berkuda Al Heyzum website | Instagram
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Cover image adapted from: Al Heyzum via Facebook