MOZO Horse Riding Farm

About horse riding

Riders normally arrive at around 7am for the morning ride, or 4pm for the evening ride. Before we get in the saddle, we'll introduce you to your horse, and spend some time grooming and tacking up together. We like our guests to be part of this, so that you and the horse both feel comfortable with each other, rather than getting straight on.

We normally start with a little warm up in the coconut estate so that you can get comfortable with your horse's movement. From there, we head out at a relaxed pace along the jungle tracks. Depending on the conditions, we may also ride along the lake.

Riders actively use their legs to ask the horse to move forward, and their hands gently to guide the direction. We will closely assist beginners to get the hang of the movement. For more experienced riders, once you are comfortable with your horse, we may invite you to trot, canter, try some simple schooling or basic dressage exercises, or even stride over a few low jumps, according to your confidence and skill level.

We end the ride with the horse happy. The whole experience takes 2+ hours, with minimum 45 minutes riding (although for experienced riders we often ride longer).

For booking inquiries or questions you can fill our online booking form, or contact us on whatsapp +94 74 220 9991.

About the horses

Our horses live outside together as a herd, with large paddocks and fresh grass to graze throughout the day. They are free to move, socialise and rest as they choose, with walk-in shelters for shade and protection from heavy rain. This way of living keeps them active, relaxed and very much at home in their surroundings — whether that means a peacock appearing from the bushes, monkeys moving through the trees above or a monitor lizard crossing the track.

We know each of our horses individually and take care of their exercise, grooming and hoof care here on the farm. They are schooled to move in good balance and are kept strong and sound for the work we ask them to do, from carrying riders over varied terrain to basic dressage and learning to jump. They are also very sociable horses with their own personalities — quite often, when we walk into the paddock, they choose to come over and hang out.

About the farm

The riding takes place mostly on our own private land and the surrounding countryside, through coconut groves, open paddy fields, forest paths and lakeside. Some stretches are quiet and shaded, with a few open stretches for those who enjoy a more fast and run pace. Along the way you'll see plenty of farm and wildlife, including our friendly free-ranging goats and guinea fowl, forest-raised pigs, peacocks, monkeys and whatever else happens to cross the path that day.

MOZO is an organic farm run by Zoë and Mohan, a New Zealand–Sri Lankan wife-and-husband team.
Zoë learned to ride in New Zealand, while Mohan qualified as a trainer in the UK. During Covid, we decided to move to the countryside and start developing our dream horse farm. We love sharing this experience with visitors who also love horses.

Who this experience is for

This experience suits:

• Beginners who want a calm, guided introduction to riding
  
• Riders who value good instruction and horse welfare
  
• Travellers looking for space, nature, and time away from crowds
  
• People who enjoy meaningful, hands-on experiences rather than packaged attractions