Island Horses Langkawi (Perdana Stables)

Island Horses makes safety a priority and assess the capability of each rider before allowing more experienced riders to ride without a guide and rope. Riding lessons are available for those who've never ridden before or want to refresh their skills before cantering along the idyllic shore.

Horses here are highly trained and responsive, making Island Horses the perfect place to learn, practice, or simply enjoy the ride.

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Stables entrance

Horse in training ring

Interaction opportunities

Waiting patiently

Medals & awards

Around the stables

Horses being led out

Safety briefing

Instructor demonstration

Helmet fitting

Mounting the horse

Ready to go

View from the top

Preparing for the ride

Walking through the jungle

Crossing the parking lot at Seven Wells Waterfall

Guides help untrained riders

Returning to the stables

Happy customers

Rainforest trail

New riders can use steps

Success!

Disembarking

Galloping in single file

Mid-air

The horses change direction on command

Training ring

Horses galloping in the training ring

Who Will Like Island Horses Langkawi

Nature Lover

Admire Langkawi's lush rainforest or scenic coastline as you feel the horse gently sway beneath you. Rainforest routes venture through the ancient Machinchang Cambrian Geoforest Park, one of the 3 main sections within the Langkawi UNESCO World Geopark.

Recreational Athlete

Let your horse-riding prowess shine on a 1 or 2 hour beach ride as you canter along the shore.

Fun Expert

Take your group on a half-hour fun ride through the rainforest or book horse riding lessons for your kids to learn from some of Malaysia's best.

Culture Buff

Try the Kampung ride to see a local Malay village via horseback. Admire traditional stilted architecture and see rice fields and rubber tree plantations before returning through the rainforest.

Insider Tips For Island Horses Langkawi

• Staff assess riding capability of each rider. Those who cannot ride will be led gently by a staff member via a short rope.
• Horse riding lessons are available for children and adults upon request.

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Food & Drink

The closest food and drink stands are located within the Seven Wells Waterfall complex. Parking costs RM2 (USD$0.43) for cars and RM1 (USD$0.21) for scooters and motorbikes. Additional dining options are available around Pantai Kok and Telaga Harbour, a 5-minute drive from the stables.

COVID-19 Response

In response to Malaysia's Relaxed Movement Control Order (RMCO) and to encourage social distancing, Island Horses is only open upon request for bookings made in advance.

Backstory

Island Horses, also known as the Perdana Stables, opened in 2004 on a 4-acre complex at the foot of Gunung Mat Cincang, next to Seven Wells Waterfall. Owners and horses alike have competed nationally and internationally, having won many awards. The complex is home to champion Al Bariq, owned by the former Prime Minister of Malaysia.

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