Adana Equestrian Club
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| Location | Adana |
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| Date opened | 1985 |
| Race type | Steeplechase |
| Notable races | Anatolia Provinces Regional Championship |
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Adana Equestrian Club (Turkish: Adana Atlı Spor Kulübü), based in Adana, is the largest center for horse riding in the region, hosting regional and international show jumping competitions. It is located on Mithat Özsan Boulevard, just north of the motorway in the Kışla neighborhood of the Yüreğir district.
The foundation of the Adana Equestrian Club was initiated in 1985 by Süphan Tekin, Nusret Balkaroğlu and Behçet Homurlu. After six years of effort, the club was founded on November 5, 1991. The construction of the facilities then started.[1]
Presidents since foundation;
- Suphan TEKİN : Founding President 1991-1997
- Behçet HOMURLU : President 1997-1998
- Mehmet BULDURGAN : President 1998-1999
- Behiç PAKYÜREK : President 1999-2001
- Adil BAŞOĞLU : President 2001-2002
- Esat TUĞBERK : President 2002-2008
- Suha MUTLU : President 2008-
Facilities
- 40x80m outdoor manège
- 20x60m indoor manège
- 30x30m warming up field
- Two 44-box barn
- 3 paddocks
- Pony school (capacity of 30 children)
The competitions at the outdoor manege can be viewed from the Club Center and open stands. There is a restaurant at the Club Center. Besides horse riding facilities, the club accommodates other activities at;
- 7 outdoor tennis courts
- 2 indoor tennis courts
- 1 volleyball court
- An outdoor swimming pool
- Children playgrounds [2]
