Horse riding

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777sweetpea Member

Member since 22 July 2014

777sweetpeaMember23 July 2014 06:24:28

Hi, I have just moved to Lagos and would like to get involved with the horsey world,
Any ideas how to get started?

Les Pat Contributor

Member since 20 September 2010

Les PatContributor23 July 2014 23:04:01

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Yes
First, are you from Nigeria or not?
It is expensive to own a horse and look after it properly.
There are 2 obvious places to look in Lagos
1. Bar Beach
2. Polo Club in Ikoyi
There is a third option with some friends who own horses and ride each week.
Like sailing or motorbiking, it is exclusive and you need a boat/bike/horse to be in the third group.
Have you tried the Hash Run? .

777sweetpea Member

Member since 22 July 2014

777sweetpeaMember24 July 2014 12:34:45

Hi Les,
Thanks for reply.... I am living in Lagos and will give the polo club a try

Sarix02 New member

Member since 06 August 2011

Sarix02New member14 October 2014 14:57:38

Bar beach?? Doesn't exist!

Please do not ride at the beaches, those horses are underfed, sick and dying!

To be safe please go to the Lagos Polo club, Ikoyi! The only other safe places to ride are other polo clubs around the country i.e. Abuja, Kaduna, Turf club, Abraka in Delta state (30mins outside Benin City), etc.

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