Welcome to The Alia Alassaf Academy for Equestrian Training & Education. The Alia Alassaf Academy is the only Equestrian Center in the Middle East, certified with the equestrian quality label; Equilabel, with which we can positively distinguish ourselves from other stables in the region. This certification positively rated us in all areas of horse management according to the comprehensive standards of the Equilabel under the umbrella of the Belgium government. To achieve this certification the academy was comprehensively assessed on its standards of horse welfare, safety, administration, and more.
The Alia Alassaf Academy is the only Dutch-owned equestrian center in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, accredited by the Dutch government cooperation organisation SBB for education and training. We are located in the heart of the Jordanian country-side in Manja, Amman, next to Kings Academy. The property sits on 3 hectares and is surrounded by some of Jordan’s finest natural landscape.
With internationally educated instructors and over 35 school horses, both local and imported, The Alia Alassaf Academy is a world-class destination for children and adults of all levels and ages. We're proud to have one of the most diverse selections of students, which include students from countries such as Jordan, Japan, America, United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, Italy and Spain. This is just a small selection of the more than 60 nationalities participating in our beautiful horseback riding programs.
The facilities at The Alia Alassaf Academy have been designed to accommodate the entire family - Toddler classes for the little ones, photo shoots, camps & school excursions, birthday parties, dressage and show jumping lessons, competitions, clinics with professionals from around the world as well as horse care and stable management training. The Alia Alassaf Academy is the perfect destination for horse enthusiasts, families or those simply seeking a unique and enjoyable experience!
We are always happy to welcome new faces to share in the wonderful experience of riding horses and would like to invite all of you to come out with friends and family to try for yourself.
Our cultural family event was a huge success, bringing together the Dutch community in Amman in a beautiful celebration of tradition. Families gathered to enjoy a wonderful time filled with laughter, horse riding and delicious treats as we celebrated Sinterklaas - one of the most beloved Dutch holidays.
“ I first met Mushroom at a stable. As I got to know him, I noticed marks on his body faint scars from a past I’ll never fully know. People dismissed his well-being, and Mushroom was often misunderstood, labeled a “problem horse” for bucking and spooking. I realized he was in pain. That’s when I made the decision to buy Mushroom, determined to give him the life he deserved.
Bentley came into our care in 2018 after being found underweight and suffering from negligence. He was in very poor condition and clearly not receiving the care he so desperately needed.
After the age of five years all of our horses have at least one annual dental check. Professional routine checks are important because your horse will not always show signs of dental problems they are very good in hiding their pain. By the time you can spot symptoms, the dental issue has usually progressed.Because of this, it's important to get your horse's teeth routinely checked by a qualified equine dental technician.
Hi, my name is Renate van der Steen. I am a fully licensed Natural Horsemanship Instructor. I have had the honor to work with several experts within the horse industry such as Michael van der Vleuten and Annemarie van der Toorn. “My goal as a natural horsemanship instructor and horse trainer is to help humans better understand how horses think, feel and interact. I teach all aspects of horsemanship from ground work techniques, handling, communication and confident riding at every level.
Hi, my name is Arienne Oosterhuis and I’m a Dutch certified riding instructor, based in Jordan. Nothing brings me more professional satisfaction than seeing riders improve their skills, grow in confidence and develop lasting partnerships with their horse.”The Alia Alassaf Academy is an EQUILABEL approved Riding School and Training Center. Our qualified female instructors teach using EQUILABEL standards, offering training to all level of riders on both dressage and show jumping.
These lessons are given by Renate van der Steen a certified horse & behavior coach from the Netherlands recognised by the Royal Dutch Equestrian Federation and Dutch Olympic Committee. During the lessons you will improve your ability to understand and influence horse behavior. You will learn how to be the best partner for your horse. Lessons broaden your knowledge and expands your skills in dealing with diverse behavioral challenge.
It was an honour to welcome 50 students from The Jordan University agricultural studies, department animal production. A wide range of topics were explored during the field trip including feed and nutrition, resproduction and genetics of horses, behaviour, anatomy, health and diseases and different kind of breeds.
We are continuously striving for improvement and maintaining the highest animal welfare standards. That's why the Horse Care automatic horse feeder was installed today at our stables.
Saying goodbye is always difficult, but saying goodbye to Orion today made me sad inside. It was such a special journey together for past 4 years. I am forever grateful to Orion's parents for trusting me, even in difficult moments. I am extremely proud of the progress we have made together and I think back to the moments when Orion made very clever jokes and I had trouble holding back my laughter. I am grateful for the self-confidence I have developed in coaching the most fantastic children with a challenge. All thanks to Orion and his parents.
We are thrilled to announce that the Alia Alassaf Academy has achieved an exceptional milestone by receiving the prestigious Equilabel quality standard accreditation! This accolade sets us apart as one of the select few riding schools and stables worldwide to meet the rigorous standards of Equilabel, a testament to our commitment to excellence in equine care and customer service.
There are pros and cons to bandages. However badly applied can be detrimental and can cause more harm than good. If bandaging, it's important to put pads underneath to prevent over tightening, make sure you apply them with even pressure and no rugs or lumps/bumps in the bandages and pads, never apply bandages to wet legs.
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This year Ronak turned 33 years old, which is very old for a horse. Ronak once participated in the FEI World Equestrian Games 2002 in Spain and has achieved several international successes, such as in Qatar. She has been doing light flatwork schooling for years and is now fully retired for some time but still enjoys being turned out every day.
Looking back at a successful event with Jumping Coach Joëlle van Wijk from the Netherlands. The Alia Alassaf Academy hosted yet another fantastic jumping clinic with Joëlle van Wijk this past week. Everyone was exited to learn more and to build on what was learned previously. The focus of this clinic was jumping courses: especially to prepare some riders for the upcoming show season but also to get some helpful input about riding courses.
The Alia Alassaf Academy is hosting a fun family farm day. Join us for a day of sharing, creating memories and taking part in a variety of enjoyable activities. Food & refreshments available to buy.5 JD Entrance fee (cash only event). Reservations not required.Date: 26 April 2024Time: 9 AM - 6 PM
Come join us for a Joëlle van Wijk Show Jumping Clinic at The Alia Alassaf Academy! We are very excited to host Joelle again and invite riders of all levels and disciplines to come. When training with Joelle, you can be confident that you will receive expert instruction for your level of riding.
No words to describe how proud we are of our team. Last week Sadekur, Ramadan and Atique completed successfully a very intensive training program given by FEI tutor and FEI international showjumping judge, HSI coach Susanne Macken.
