Horse (con ngua) enthusiasts - Have you seen any horses?

I am afraid, not many options for  you to get involved in equestrian activities here in Vietnam.

Here are a few leads you may like to explore ...

Saigon Pony Club

One in Bach Ma (an hour or so by bus from HCMC):
Bach Ma Equestrian Club

Here's an old (2013) news report on BMEC: Blazing Saddles

Interestingly, BMEC held the first Vietnamese Equestrian Grand Prix somewhere in Binh Duong in 2014. Here's a report on that. http://oivietnam.com/

As I can see, although rare, there's still a small fraternity of horse lovers here in Vietnam.
In fact a 2014 news report read Vietnam to resume horse racing on new track. Not sure about its current status though!
Binh Phuc is just next to Binh Duong.

Back in 2010 when I first arrived in Hanoi, I started looking for opportunities where I could do some casual horse riding. Unfortunately, I couldn't get any information at that time and later had to fly to Cambodia (Siem Reap) to enjoy some horse-riding in The Happy Ranch. At that time (2011-12) they had 40-42 horses in their ranch and the trainer was a young French lady. The owner is a very friendly Cambodian-American man. It was indeed a wonderful experience riding on horseback through the Cambodian countryside in the early hours of the day.
Someday if you plan to travel to Siem Reap, just give it a try. I think you will like it.

Btw, I am not a trained or regular horse rider. It's just what I've done on few occasions for recreational purposes. I am just a horse enthusiast. My dad who was a WWII veteran, was a trained rider and he loved horses and liked horse-riding even during his civil service days, long after the war was over .  I developed a fascination for horses from a very early age and my first ride, as I can still remember, was on a tall white race-horse at RCTC, Calcutta, India, at the age of seven. Afterwards, I did some casual pleasure-riding (sort of) in India, in parts of China (Inner Mongolia) and in Cambodia (Siem Reap).

I heard in neighbouring Thailand, they have a few equestrian clubs, especially in and around Phuket.

That's all for now. Hope you find these information useful.

All the best!

Sen

That's great info. Thanks so much!    I wasn't sure of the racetrack either but it's great hearing feedback similar to what I have seen or heard elsewhere.
I have since contacted Bach-Ma Equestrian Farm. They are perhaps 45mins from me in VSIP1. That's not too bad really.
I'm too heavy and tall for the Saigon Pony Club, which I think caters for children or slight build adults only. Maybe something for my kids.
I love a general ride in the countryside as well, but like to dabble in dressage. My grandmother used to ride and my mother had lessons also which is how I developed my fascination with horses. My grandmother has a photo of her and a friend on horseback from the mounted brigade during WWII (she was only visiting as she was part of a secretarial dept.)
I created a facebook group for vietnam horse enthusiasts. The surrounding countries have much better  options but hopefully that will change in years to come

Hi Jen,
I just found your post few seconds ago. My name is Amaury Le Blan, owner & director of the Saigon Pony Club, the only pony club in Vietnam. ***

Hey Jen

I just saw your post.  I also arrived in Vietnam around April this year.  I'm in Bien Hoa, not to far from Binh Duong.  I would love to do some casual horse riding and definitely improve my riding.  I was wondering if you found a good place to ride?

I checked out Bach Ma, but can't seem to get an address.

Thank you so much!