Malaysia’s youngest and oldest riders saddle up for SEA Games
PETALING JAYA:
In a sport often perceived as niche, Malaysia’s equestrian scene has quietly been gathering momentum.
While the discipline isn’t always featured at every edition of the Southeast Asian Games, the last time it was included, Kuala Lumpur 2017, Malaysia swept all six golds.
Since then, the country has seen standout moments, such as Kabil Ambak’s historic Asian Games gold in 2023.
As equestrian makes its return at the 2025 SEA Games in Thailand, Malaysia has assembled a spirited team of four.
And there’s a unique duo in the team: 18-year-old showjumper Arysha Haya Kanda and 48-year-old corporate lawyer turned high-performance rider Norinne Ira Dewal.
Once neighbours at Bukit Kiara’s riding stables, Norinne…
