From Suzanne
Amy Suzanne Brubaker, the three-time World Championship Hunter Rider Adult Amateur Champion, came up from Hyderabad to ride at Silver Spurs, Jaipur.

"Sandeep is the best and the horses are great! The bed and breakfast will be fabulous!"

Suzanne Brubaker, California
January 11, 2011

From Natalie
My husband and I have recently relocated to Jaipur from the UK. The one thing I thought I would never be able to continue doing was horse riding. As far as I knew, there simply would not be any opportunity to do so.

Thankfully, whilst searching the internet I found the website for Silver Spurs Equestrian centre. Following initial emails, we visited Col Sandeep and his wife Tara Dewan. We were made to feel extremely welcome and at home. The establishment is a real Oasis. Lush green gardens surrounded by mature planting greet you either side of the main driveway with the house sitting back to one side with the stables to the other. Such a marvelous change from the city.

During our first visits we were treated to a warm welcome not only from Sandeep and Tara but also by the various dogs, chickens and a turkey! The overwhelming feeling is of peace and tranquility. The horses are stabled in large, airy loose boxes, each with a fan and sun shade. The first thing I noticed about the horses was how relaxed they were. All are clearly kept in the highest of standards and were very interested in the new visitors.

It was decided that leasing a horse would be the best option for me. This has proved to be an excellent opportunity. The horses are superbly schooled and are both challenging and rewarding since I can be very sure that if my aids are not quite correct, I will not get the result I am looking for. Sandeep is always on hand with suggestions and encouragement and can put you on the right track at exactly the right moment. Equally he is very good at explaining how an aid should be applied and when it is most effective.

Although I have ridden for many years in the UK, I was never quite 'there' when it came to riding forward. I could never quite have the horse off of my leg and truly into the hand. Two months with Sandeep and I can definitely say I have had many eureka moments when it all comes together. Of course this is very much work in progress and every day there is something new to learn.

I am looking forward to the next two years now and would wholeheartedly recommend Silver Spurs to anyone interested in riding or even just getting away from the hustle and bustle.

Natalie Shawe, UK
July 2010

From Zihan
A visit to the Silver Spurs Equestrian Stables was the acme of my visit to Jaipur. As far as I’m concerned, it’s the best place to take riding lessons. Col. Dewan has an eye for good horses and with him watching, you are sure never to go wrong while schooling a horse. While dealing with problem horses, Silver Spurs is the answer to all my problems.

Zihan Ahmed, India
August 2010

From Colonel Jaquerod former Commandant of the Swiss Army Cavalry School

Last February I had the good fortune to visit the riding-centre of Sandeep and Tara which was under construction. I saw that big park as an oasis of wilderness, I saw the natural jumping- and training-ground, the stables with the exceedingly wonderful large boxes in which the various horses obviously felt very happy and I saw the foundation-walls of the dwelling-house in which the guest-rooms will occupy a privileged area.

But what I also observed, were the shiny eyes and the enthusiasm of Sandeep and Tara as they described the final lay-out of the project. Details as were for example: here some flowers, there another hedge, some more stables here, rooms for the staff there, and last but not least common room for the family and guests etc., etc., etc. I have seen, almost in the middle of the town, a garden which is about to become a real paradise. I am feeling very happy for my friends wishing them already now the success they deserve for their enthusiasm and may God allow me to live this dream with them.

Col Pierre Eric Jaquerod, Bern, Switzerland
February 2009