Two riders on Sumba horses with mountains in the background

Sumba, Indonesia

Discover the magic of Sumba on horseback

A small private stable with three well-loved horses — ready for authentic trail adventures through rivers, hills and ancient forests.

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Sumba Horse Crew

For real horse lovers — not a tourist activity

We're a local family stable offering an authentic, heartfelt experience. For riders who are competent and curious — we mostly walk on rocky terrain, with canter sections for experienced guests. Rides by request only.

Three riders on Jack, Charlie and Suzie at the stable

Good to know

  • • Rider weight range: up to 70 kg.
  • • Ride durations: 1–2h or 3–4h.
  • • English tack & equipment, local English-speaking staff.
  • • Booking minimum 1 day before.
  • • Up to 3 riders for beginner leading rides, max 2 riders for intermediate / experienced.
  • • Beginners welcome on leading-only rides.
  • • Riding is at your own risk — please come prepared and listen to your guide.

A day with us

What a typical ride looks like

From the first hello in the village to the last sip of fresh coconut.

  1. 1

    Arrival & welcome

    Meet the family and say hello to the horses at the village stable.

  2. 2

    Preparing the horses

    Brushing, saddling and getting to know your horse.

  3. 3

    The ride

    Out through rivers, hills and ancient forests at your group's pace.

  4. 4

    Caring for the horses

    Back at the stable, we untack, wash and thank the horses together.

  5. 5

    Coconut, kopi & a little break

    Relax with a freshly cut coconut or sweet Sumba kopi. Drinking water on site, snacks available on request.

Rider on a white horse looking out over Sumba rice fields
Guest feeding a palomino horse at the stable
Rider standing between two Sumba horses
Two riders sharing a handshake on a forest trail
A moment from a Sumba trail ride
Horses grazing beside a traditional Sumba stable with peaked roof

Pricing

Simple, honest rates

Per rider, paid in cash at the stable or by transfer. Every rupiah supports our local family and goes straight back into caring for the horses and the stable.

Beginner

Leading ride

30 min

600.000

IDR / rider

Standard

Trail ride

1–2 hours

1.500.000

IDR / rider

Long

Big adventure

3–4 hours

3.000.000

IDR / rider

Optional picnic in the Lamboya hills — 400.000 IDR per person. Tick the box in the booking form below.

Quick fit check

Answer a few questions. If we're a good match, you'll get a button to send the request straight to WhatsApp.

Meet the horses

Three very different personalities — all part of the family.

Jack the Sumba horse

Jack

Sumba pony · gelding · 7 years

Fearless and very safe for trails — our go-to boy for a relaxed, confident ride.

Charlie the Sumba horse

Charlie

Sumba pony mix · mare · 4 years

A sensitive but brave young girl, still in training — only for experienced riders.

Suzie the Sumba horse

Suzie

Thoroughbred · mare · 7 years

The big lady of the stable — elegant and powerful, available for 1–2h rides only.