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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.

08/12/2023

Robin the love bug.

07/12/2023

Holiday Pony Camp at CRC Port City
Dec 20,21,22 and 27,28,29
Time 8am till 1pm
All children ages 5-17yrs
Cost 7000 per day payable on reservation.
No previous experience needed
Limited places.

Daily Activities include 30min riding plus a selection of the following:
STABLES SKILLS
BA****CK RIDING
NATURAL HORSEMANSHIP
BEACH ACTIVITIES
SWIMMING THE HORSES
GAMES
FUN
LEARNING

We operate under strict health & safety protocols according to international standards

Strict weight limit for riding activities of 70kg applies.

CHILDREN SHOULD
Wear long trousers
Covered sturdy shoes
Bring a bottle of water and small energy snack

Access to Port City requires you to register on the Port city mobile app.

07/12/2023

Holiday Pony Camp
20-22 and 27-29 Dec
spread the word & reserve a place 077 741 1585
7k per day 8-1pm

06/12/2023

Riding Demo - Ginny, Goldie & Aries with Vishwa, Rashmin & KB

06/12/2023

HOBBY HORSE DERBY

06/12/2023

CLASS FOUR: Best Turned Out

06/12/2023

CLASS TWO: walk/trot (part two)

06/12/2023

CLASS THREE - Walk/Trot (part one)

06/12/2023

CLASS TWO: (part two)

06/12/2023

CLASS TWO - Walk Test (part one)

06/12/2023

A selection of Photos from the show.. CLASS ONE - Assisted Test 4yrs plus

06/12/2023

Results of Sunday's Horse Show
RESULTS OF CRC HORSE SHOW DEC 3 2023

CLASS ONE
1st Jugvir on Jeffrey
2nd Aarav on Jaffa
3rd Anita on Storm
4th Pan on Jeffrey

CLASS TWO
1st Daniella on Jaffa
2nd Erika on Christmas & Yosh on Jaffa
3rd Anya on Robin, Rachana on Jeffrey & Sanduninon Jaffa
4th Aryana on Robin & Sakeetha on Ginny

CLASS THREE
1st Macha on Ginny
2nd Aylini on Jaffa
3rd Ava on Jaffa
4th Kaitlyn on Goldie
5th Nandini on Christmas, Ranya on Goldie & Lassana on Christmas

BEST TURNED OUT
Team Robin: Aryana, Yosh and Anya

SHOWJUMPING CHALLENGE
1st Vishwa on Ginny
2nd Rashmin on Goldie

Both achieved clear round, Ginny was a split second faster in the speed round
BEST TURNED OUT
Team Robin: Aryana, Yosh and Anya

SHOWJUMPING CHALLENGE
1st Vishwa on Ginny
2nd Rashmin on Goldie

06/12/2023

Such a good video we miss you Hana!!

05/12/2023

Our horses and ponies love these!!! They are so good for your horse or pony and good value too.

04/12/2023

DON'T MISS COVERAGE OF OUR HORSE SHOW ON 6:30PM ITN NEWS TODAY!!!!

04/12/2023

A tantalising glimpse of yesterdays showjumping competition. Can anyone tell me which horse/rider combination this is?

04/12/2023

This photo says it all. After an action-packed weekend, the ponies, horses and staff of CRC are enjoying a much-needed day off.

Photos and results from the weekend show to be published shortly.

vibes

02/12/2023

The day before our horse show and members day the documentary we made when Ty was here celebrates the re-juvernation of horsemanship in all its forms.
So proud of Ceylon Riding Club

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01/12/2023

THE BIG DAY IS ON SUNDAY 3RD!!!
All riders, participants, friends, families and members welcome.

ENTRY TO PORT CITY
1. Register on Port City App on your phone
2. Select ‘Visit stables’ for your QR Code
3. Come by car: Follow the signs for ‘Ceylon Riding Club’
4. On foot – take Shuttle service from Port City Main Gate (Rs150)

30/11/2023

DONT MISS THIS SHORT DOCUMENTARY FROM TYS VIST TO CRC LAST JUNE.

29/11/2023

TV1 Documentary telecast -Date - 02nd Nov ( Saturday ) Time - 4.00pm to 4.30 pm

DONT MISS THIS!!!!

28/11/2023

Programme for Sunday

27/11/2023

ANNOUNCING
Timing and horses for Sunday's Horse Show and Members' Day.

IF YOU ARE PARTICIPATING IN BEST TURNED OUT YOU NEED TO BE AT THE STABLES EARLY MORNING TO GET YOUR HORSE READY.

There are just a few spaces left
If your name is not included and you wish to take part, call or sms on 0777411585.

24/11/2023

21/11/2023

Today was Valentinas turn for a bit of extra love. After a shampoo and braiding.. I snuggled in for a quiet chat and a cuddle.

19/11/2023

Christmas had a spa day today.. look how beautiful she is.

19/11/2023

Sunday lessons at the Club.

19/11/2023

Peek-a-boo

19/11/2023

Jeffrey and Robin enjoying the view from their new condo.

18/11/2023

Congratulations to Lanka Powerboat Association on their great success in organising the first MotorSurf Championship in Sri Lanka.

17/11/2023

Ginnie and Goldie LOVE jumping. And I love watching them.jumping free and having a lot of fun with their trainer.

12/11/2023

Happy Diwali from Ceylon Riding Club

12/11/2023

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12/11/2023

A beautifully relaxed stallion with two mares trotting right past his nose.

Nice sitting trot btw guys!

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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