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Ceylon Riding Club

Name: Ceylon Riding Club
Address: Port City, Colombo, LK
Telephone: 94764477788
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A centre for horse riding excellence in the heart of Colombo's Port City Even as a youth Velu Sumana was renowned for his horsemanship. Today we have several.
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The Mahavamsa, the great chronicle of ancient Lanka, tells us of the skill of Velu Sumana, the first and foremost warrior of Sri Lanka’s hero king, Dutu Gemunu (161-137 BC). The governor of the province had a beautiful “Sindhu” horse which would let no man ride him. However when he saw Velu Sumana the horse neighed joyfully and the governor asked Velu Sumana to try and ride him. Mounting the horse

, he made him gallop in a circle, so fast that it seemed that there was only one horse in a continuous circle. As the onlookers burst into applause, Velu Sumana took off his mantle, wrapping and unwrapping it as he galloped round and round. The horse was one of the most prized breeds in ancient times, a Sindu, “a horse from the Indus country;” this was Sind in Pakistan. The Mahavamsa also recounts King Dutu Gemunu’s skill as a horseman, even mentioning the name of his horse, the mare Dīghathūnikā. It was this horse which decided the fate of the battle which finally gave Dutu Gemunu victory over his brother, Prince Tissa, later King Saddhatissa (137-119 BC). Near the city of Mahagama, Tissamaharama today, the two armies fought a great battle and the two brothers met each other in single combat. King Dutu Gemunu rode his mare, Prince Tissa rode the royal elephant Kandula. In 326 BC horses had been used against elephants at the Battle of the Hydaspes River where Alexander the Great had defeated the Raja Porus. The battle was fought in the Punjab somewhere in modern Pakistan. It is said that even Alexander’s cavalry had refused to face the elephants but King Dutu Gemunu rode his horse in a circle round and round Kandula. Finding “no unguarded place,” he jumped Dīghathūnikā over the elephant’s back. As the mare leapt over, he shot a dart which wounded Kandula. Enraged, the royal elephant threw Prince Tissa and returned to his master, King Dutu Gemunu. Cavalry is a tradition which Sri Lanka’s kings and warriors have maintained for centuries. In 1559 the Portuguese were defeated at the battle of Battle of Mulleriyawa by a cavalry charge. It was perhaps the last time horses were used in open battle. During the British Raj this tradition become a sport and an industry. Racecourses sprang up all over the country, in Colombo, Galle and Nuwara Eliya and in 1948 shortly after Independence, there was a huge horseracing industry in Sri Lanka. The sport of horseracing and riding continued into the first decades of Independence. Polo was also played and there were fast and furious games on Galleface Green. During the 1960s political attitudes began to change. Horseracing and even horseriding began to be seen as an elite and colonial sport. Horseracing was discouraged and as the sport withered away, the number of horses in Sri Lanka became fewer and fewer. Over the last two decades things have begun to change. The number of horses throughout the country have gradually increased as the art of horseriding has begun to take root once more. Today there are three equestrian centres in the city of Colombo alone. The Lakeside Riding Club is a group of friends and amateurs. Most of us have been riding in Sri Lanka for almost 20 years, in the Fort, by the sea and now by the lakes and wetlands of Kotte. We started with only one horse. We teach, we ride and we are always learning. We are not a professionals but we do our best and we love our horses. We do what we do not for money but to keep our horses, so that we can continue riding.

23/11/2024

Making new friends in the Indian riding community. Big thanks to Zippy and Embassy for hosting us at this fabulous event. An incredible achievement for Sri Lankan Equestrian community. We have a lot to learn... This is just the beginning.

22/11/2024

May I ask for a small appreciation for two young Sri Lankans who sponsored themselves to travel to Bangalore and represent the country they love in the sport they love..with no support at all by the Sri Lankan institutions such as Sports Ministry, Sri Lankan Equestrian Association or Olympic Committee

Well done to Vishwa Premalal and Rashmin de Silva riding in the Premier League representing Sri Lanka

22/11/2024

A few words from our riders.

22/11/2024

Rashmin Tirimanne Dr Silva on Hercules representing Ceylon Riding Club and Sri Lanka in Bangalore today.

22/11/2024

Vishwa Premalal representing Ceylon Riding Club and Sri Lanka today in Bangalore.

21/11/2024

Go Vishwa! Go Sri Lanka!

21/11/2024

Very proud of our Showjumping Team from CEYLON RIDING CLUB representing Sri Lanka in Equestrian Premier League India.

03/11/2024

Our beautiful home at Ceylon Riding Club Port City Colombo

03/11/2024

Saturday morning classes at CRC

31/10/2024

To all our friends and horse lovers around the world

29/10/2024

Yay!!! Congratulations to Ceylon Riding Club 's Vishwa and Rashmin and good luck for the upcoming competition in Bangalore.

27/10/2024

Getting Witchy at work!!

27/10/2024

Spooky Sunday got off to a great start this morning with an unexpected visit by our friends from the Sri Lankan Army.. just as well we were appropriately dressed for the occasion.

27/10/2024

Sunday trail riding with our young Equestrians. It's a beautiful Spooky Sunday at Ceylon Riding Club Port City

25/10/2024

Friday Evening Riding Classes putting a smile on all our faces.

24/10/2024

BOOK BEACH RIDING AT CEYLON RIDING CLUB PORT CITY FOR AN ICONIC EXPERIENCE WHILE YOU STAY IN COLOMBO. MESSAGE US NOW FOR A BOOKING. +94 764477788

(*helmets will be required).

24/10/2024

I am looking for a Coffee shop partner for our Horse Riding Club at Port City. This is a great opportunity to be part of an exciting new project. The environment is challenging but the rewards are great. Kindly apply by DM to me personally WhatsApp or email on [email protected] for more details

21/10/2024

CHECKLIST FOR AN ABANDONED HORSE OR PONY.

Please feel free to share widely.
1. Is there anyone responsible for taking care of the pony?
2. Is it in immediate danger (i.e in heavy traffic)
3. Does it appear to be distressed or injured (obvious wound or unable to walk properly)?
4. Does it have a clean water source or wet grass it can access?
5. Is there dry or fresh grass? DO NOT ATTEMPT TO FEED THE HORSE. Especially rice or bread. You may kill the horse with your kindness.
6. Notify a shop keeper or someone nearby and ask them to keep an eye on the animal to see if it is genuinely abandoned.
If 2, 3 above .. please inform the horse community through our horse lovers group and we will ask someone to go check it out.

Thank you for your care and compassion.

Address

Port City
Colombo

Opening Hours

Tuesday	09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday	09:00 - 17:00
Thursday	07:00 - 17:00
Friday	09:00 - 17:00
Saturday	07:00 - 17:00
Sunday	07:00 - 17:00

Telephone

94764477788

Website

http://Www.ceylonridingclub.com/

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A few words from our riders. #srilankanshowjumpers #ceylonridingclub

Rashmin Tirimanne Dr Silva on Hercules representing Ceylon Riding Club and Sri Lanka in Bangalore today. #srilankanshowjumpers #EmbassyInternationalRidingSchool #ceylonridingclub #showjumping

Vishwa Premalal representing Ceylon Riding Club and Sri Lanka today in Bangalore. #ceylonridingclub #EmbassyInternationalRidingSchool #srilankanshowjumpers

Go Vishwa! Go Sri Lanka! #ceylonridingclub #showjumping #EmbassyInternationalRidingSchool

Our beautiful home at Ceylon Riding Club Port City Colombo

Saturday morning classes at CRC #learntorideinsrilanka #portcitycolombo #horsesincolombo #icantbelieveimincolombo

Sunday trail riding with our young Equestrians. It's a beautiful Spooky Sunday at Ceylon Riding Club Port City #learntorideinsrilanka #ceylonridingclub #portcitycolombo #horseriding #thingstodoinsrilanka

Friday Evening Riding Classes putting a smile on all our faces. #ceylonridingclub #horsesincolombo #learntorideinsrilanka #thingstodoinsrilanka

Showing some class. Aries with Vishwa making it look easy.. #showjumping #learntorideinsrilanka #icantbelieveimincolombo #thingstodoinsrilanka #ceylonridingclub #horsesincolombo #portcitycolombo #HorseRiding #ariestheracehorse

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LEARN HORSE RIDING with the professionals at Ceylon Riding Club at Port City. We take riders from 3 years upwards ... Start your equestrian journey today. Call us now to book an introductory session on 0764477788 or 0777411585.

Enjoy our beautiful park this weekend. Bring some walking/running shoes and make us part of your daily work out routine while the kids are riding. #themoststunningplaceincolombo #horsesincolombo #portcitycolombo #AGreatPlaceToBe #ceylonridingclub