Horse Riding
Horse Riding in Uganda
Horse riding in Uganda is an activity one can engage in for fun, as a sport and also as a hobby. Horse riding in Uganda is done in Entebbe, Munyonyo, Gayaza, Jinja and Mihingo at Lake Mburo National Park.
Brief facts about Horses.
- Horses can sleep both lying down and standing up.
- Horses can run shortly after birth.
- Domestic horses have a lifespan of around 25 years.
- A 19th century horse named ‘Old Billy’ is said to have lived 62 years.
- Horses have around 205 bones in their skeleton.
- Horses have been domesticated for over 5000 years.
- Horses are herbivores (plant eaters).
- Horses have bigger eyes than any other mammal that lives on land.
- Because horse’s eyes are on the side of their head they are capable of seeing nearly 360 degrees at one time.
- Horses gallop at around 44 kph (27 mph).
- The fastest recorded sprinting speed of a horse was 88 kph (55 mph).
- Estimates suggest that there are around 60 million horses in the world.
- Scientists believe that horses have evolved over the past 50 million years from much smaller creatures.
- A male horse is called a stallion.
- A female horse is called a mare.
- A young male horse is called a colt.
- A young female horse is called a filly.
- Ponies are small horses.
Horse riding in Gayaza
Away from the hustle and bustle of Kampala city is the Flame Tree Stables in Kijjabijo along Gayaza road – home to 40 of the 240 horses currently in Uganda.
Horse riding in Jinja
Jinja is a town in southern Uganda, on the shore of Lake Victoria. The source of the Nile, at Coronation Park, is marked by a garden and a monument honoring British explorer John Hanning Speke. Owen Falls Dam and Bujagali Dam both span the Nile. Farther north on the river, Itanda Falls is known for its white-water rapids. East of Jinja, on Lake Victoria, Samuka Island is home to birdlife, including little egrets.
Exploring Jinja via horseback is a popular activity, taking you alongside the Nile River and through local villages, tea estates and sugar plantations. There are also sunset rides and overnight safaris. Riders need to wear long trousers and closed shoes, and there’s a 90kg weight limit. Trips depart at 10am and 2pm daily.
Horse riding at Speke Resort Munyonyo
Munyonyo is a luxurious resort located on the sounthern part of Kampala on the shores of lake Victoria which is the secong largest fresh water lake in the world.
Speke Equestrian Centre, Munyonyo for horse riding, hacking, pony rides for children, horse riding lessons, kids’ Pony Camp.
“It surprises me how little leisure time Kampala residents spend next to Lake Victoria, when I know how refreshed I feel after just an hour or two by its waters.You can’t beat the feeling of space you have by the lake which is why, if you’re looking for a new hobby or a day out, I highly recommend some time out at Speke Resort, Munyonyo” .mesmerized horse rider.
If you’re just having a pony ride or ‘taster’ riding session, you (and your horse!) will be led by expert from Speke Equestrian Centre down to the marina. The horses are calm and well-behaved.
In addition to the horses and equestrian facilities, the centre also has a bar where parents and friends can meet for a drink while Little Johnny is learning to ride. If you want to enjoy this experience and more of Uganda’s experience please send your inquiry now for more information.
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