Equestrian Centers in Lebanon: Lessons, Stables, and Trail Rides

Equestrian sport in Lebanon centers on a small but dedicated community. Most major equestrian centers are in Mount Lebanon (Bekfaya, Aley) and the Beqaa. They offer lessons from beginner to advanced, plus stable boarding for private horses.

Services offered

• Lessons: from age 5; group or private.
• Show jumping training: for competitive riders.
• Dressage: a smaller scene but growing.
• Trail rides: guided hour or half-day trips in pine forests.
• Boarding: full board, half board, or pasture board.
• Pony rides and birthday parties: for young children.

Starting out

• Wear long trousers, low boots (or borrowed riding boots), and a helmet (provided).
• First lessons are usually in an indoor or outdoor arena on a lunge line.
• Progress through walk, trot, canter, and basic jumps.
• Group lessons cost less; private lessons accelerate progress.

Choosing a center

• Check the horses look healthy — clean coats, alert, well-fed.
• Confirm instructor certification (Fédération Équestre Libanaise).
• Insurance should be included or available cheaply.
• Visit a lesson before committing to a package.