Not there yet but thought i'd start early! :)

Hi and welcome - I'm not really sure what you're after and I'm not 'horsey' but I'll give it a shot at giving you some general information:

There's a riding school in Maghtab that we've passed frequently. There's another one near the Golden Bay Radisson resort.
You'll see horses and buggies everywhere outside the built-up or touristy areas.
Horse racing takes place at the horse racing circuit in Marsa.

At my workplace someone has a poster up for horse riding lessons - sounds like you're beyond learning though.

Not sure where you would be able to buy a horse though.

Be prepared, Horsemeat is on the menu at several restaurants.

Good luck
Tim

I've already heard about horsemeat being on the menu - aslong as i dont see them being slaughtered ill be ok....im not too squeamish!

Thanks for your info - still trawling the internet but looks like it will be one of those where i will have to wait until i am there to get some contacts etc

Don't know how I remembered this, but the main horsey place in Malta seems to be in Bidnija. There website is below, don't know if it's what you're looking for, but hope it helps.
bidnijahorseriding.com

Ah, that's the one I meant when I said "There's a riding school in Maghtab"...silly me - it's in Bidnija.

Tim