Etoile Riding Club

About this riding club

This riding club in Tsukuba, Ibaraki Prefecture, takes its name from the French word for “star,” reflecting the wish to be a place where horses and people can shine together.
It offers a full range of lessons for different needs, from children touching a horse for the first time to riders taking on All-Japan-level competitions.
There are show-jumping and dressage arenas spacious enough for course practice.
A round pen also allows beginners to ride with confidence.
The club describes riding as the only sport practiced together with an animal and as ideal for fitness and exercise.
Contact with horses can also nurture consideration and kindness, making it recommended for children’s emotional development.
A strolling plan with staff holding the reins lets you experience the height and movement of horseback riding, as well as time interacting with the horse and giving it treats.