Built on Passion and Love of Horses
Grab the Reins at Duke’s
Duke’s is the perfect place to discover the thrill of horse riding while enjoying nature and the outdoors. Whether you are a complete novice, an accomplished rider or taking back up the reins after a break, a membership with our riding school has everything you’ll need to learn and train in safety and security. Our staff are constantly on hand to offer advice and encouragement in a friendly and professional atmosphere. We cater for all levels of experience. Offered are group and private lessons in a range of discipline
Our Facilities
The facilities at the club have been designed with our members and the discerning equestrian in mind.
Including:
-60m x 40m enclosed all-purpose sand area with LED lights for night time riding and a shaded viewing area for guests. The confined arena is a safe and comfortable learning environment and is perfect for the beginner rider.
-15m x 30m Joyride Arena for small kids and joyrides. Enjoying in a controlled and safe enviroment
-Private onsite parking, washrooms, changing room, Grazing field, lawn area and seating areas
- 4000m 1/2 acre showjumping and advanced riding arena with viewing area
Our sand area is made especially for working horses.
The sand acts as a soft layer to keep horses healthy and safe. What’s more, it’s all-weather so you can still ride on the wet and rainy days of monsoon months. The arenas are fenced and protects the rider and horse, ensuring a controlled learning environment.
Horse Riding and Lessons
We cater for adults and kids from two years upwards, and levels from complete beginners up to competition level in all disciplines. Lessons are held six days a week with a summer and winter opening schedule and last for a duration of 45 min with time before and after to spend time with the horses. Our outdoor sand arena provides the ideal, safe environment for beginners. Private lessons may also be arranged by special appointment. Our experienced instructors ensure that all riders within each group receive equal attention.
If you wish to experience horse riding before committing to membership, we provide a single lesson option to start you off and allow you to confirm your interest. Lessons are taught in groups of 4 or 5 with an instructor and ground staff on hand at all times. Classes are 45 minutes long. You can join lessons at any point with prior booking.
We do have a weight limit (90kg) due to health and safety procedures.
We ask for a non-refundable 50% booking deposit on all booking for confirmation. Cancellations within 24hrs will result in the deposit being retained. As a business, we are entitled to keep your deposit or ask you to pay a cancellation charge, in certain circumstances that lead to revenue loss.
Memberships and Packages
Our club is based on a membership structure. Through membership we are able to both ensure a regular income to safeguard that our horses are fed, our staff are paid and we can build a community of horse lovers, not only through a shared passion, but opportunities for socialisation and networking.
Membership has many advantages financially as well. Our discount packages and other attractive offers are exclusively for members.
Yearly membership is 10,000 INR. Discount packages can be shared within a family if all participants have membership.
Member Discounted Packages
To get the full benefit of a lesson, a course package is the best way to achieve your riding goals. These include a number of lessons, from 8-36, purchased as a package with a reduced fee (up to 50%). The higher packages also contain free trail rides.
The training program gives the rider a well-rounded improvement in riding, focusing on balance, coordination and control in all paces and exercises while also getting an understanding of horsemanship and handling of horses throughout the course. A rider or horse enthusiast never reaches a stage in riding when lessons are no longer needed.
Our discounted packages are available exclusively to our members on an ongoing basis
For further details please see our membership flyer.
We do have a weight limit (90kg) due to health and safety procedures.
*Cancellation policy does apply to any member bookings, please ask a member of our team
Private Lessons
We provide private lessons on request for those who require a more personal and engaged approach to learning whether a particular part of riding or long term personal training programs. This is available with advanced notice to experienced riders and is not recommended for novice riders. When beginning to learn, its best to be in a schooling environment. The goals of the rider and their needs will be looked at in depth and a training program created to use the time most wisely. Private lessons will also improve fitness, confidence and ability.
Private lessons are taught during off peak hours and advanced assessment is recommended by instructor for optimum results. Lessons are conducted for 45 minutes to one hour. Private lessons can be taken as individual classes or in a package on request.
Aravali Trail Rides
Our Aravali Trail Experience is something for everyone to enjoy. We bring you through the Gurgaon Hills on Horseback where you can experience nature on horseback. We design a trail most suited to your needs and comfort and provide guided assistance for beginners and children. Our thoroughbred horses are very well trained in the external environment. This experience is not provided by anyone else in Gurgaon and is highly rated by all our guests. The trail is great for a family or friend days out, for couples, tourists and corporate groups.
We offer both gentle hacks and exhilarating cross-country rides. There is a surplus charge for beginners who require ground assistance on the trail. Minimum age of 8+ . 2-3 days advanced notice of booking is required. We do have a weight limit (90kg) due to health and safety procedures.