19 September 2005

Ordinary members have use of Club facilities, which include lessons every week, right to horse hire with instructor approval, and additional lessons at reduced rates. We currently have 24 school horses/ponies at the Club.

Horse owners who wish to board a horse or pony at the Club may be interested in applying for co-investor membership in order to obtain a right to a stall and paddock for the remaining duration of 10-year lease and other rights.

Project History and Description

There was interest in equestrian sports among members of the ISB and Nichada Thani communities, who formerly were members of the Nichada Polo Club which closed in January 2003. The re-establishment of a riding facility in the vicinity of Nichada Thani fills a need for horse enthusiasts who do not want to spend hours commuting to other equestrian clubs.

The Club is a first-class equestrian sports facility, with up to 10 stalls for private horses, and 22 stalls for school horses and ponies to provide riding instruction and other educational programs for students of ISB and adults in the community. The Club commenced business on 1 May 2004 and currently has 22 school horses/ponies.

On July 24, 2003, a 10-year lease was signed for 11.5 rai of land that is located 300 meters from the Srichaitong gate of Nichada Thani. The land was filled and the following facilities were built:

• 40 X 80m covered arena (BHP Steel designed clear-span steel structure)

• 32-stall raised-center aisle barn with external 6m-long paddock for each stall (MD Barns prefabricated, horse-friendly barn, imported from California)

• 20 x 60m outdoor arena

• 1/2 km perimeter track

• 20 m round pen

• office, changing rooms, viewing area and picnic area

• on site staff housing for grooms

There is no bar, restaurant or accommodations (except for staff housing). However, snacks and drinks are available for club members. Choice of arena and barn was influenced by considerations of quality, speed of assembly, and ease of removal at the end of the lease period.

A total investment of over Baht 50 million was made in construction of the facilities, and purchase of initial inventories of tack, school horses/ponies, equipment, etc.

The Club hosted the 2004 FEI World Dressage Challenge supported by PSI, November 12-14, 2004. During the event, 48 horses from other clubs in Thailand were temporarily boarded at the Club.

Management of the Club

• Riding School and Barn

Margrit Hoffmann (German national and experienced national equestrian coach and judge) is head instructor and advisor. She is assisted by Tata Montilla and three part-time instructors. Several of the former Nichada Polo grooms (Home and Daow) work at the Club, as does farrier/nurse, Smart Rakthammanoon.

• Administration

Carol Suthat na Ayuthya (Swiss, living in Thailand since 1961) is in charge of the day-to-day operation of the Club and the office, the multi-lingual customer service and interacts with Margrit in equestrian concerns. She is assisted by Leenawan Chen who has been working for the Club owners for many years before the opening of the Club.

The Club charges all members semi-annual membership and other fees comparable to other equestrian clubs in Thailand. Priority is being given to prudent financial management. Ernst & Young is the Club’s auditor.

Ordinary membership will be limited to 60 to 84 riders, depending on the number of school horses available.

The fee schedule for ordinary members is attached.

Regulations governing rights and obligations of all members will soon be available.

Click here to view the fee schedule

Click here to view the application form

For further information, contact Al or Sue Chandler.
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