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- Are horses supplied?
- Yes we supply the horses or some riding schools you can also bring your own for lessons. Riding Schools have horses that are great for confidence building and have a range of horse types and sizes for all levels.
- What is the minimum age?
- Most lessons are from 3yrs up with a good mix of kids and adults of any age. Many group lessons and trail rides are minimum age 8yrs.
- What is the maximum weight for horse riding?
- Maximum is 90kg for the welfare of our horses.
- What type of environment is the horse riding?
- Coaching for beginners is generally based in a fenced area such as a roundyard or sand arena from 40x20m size.
- What type of clothing and footwear requirements are there?
- Long pants, a collared shirt is ideal in the sun riding, no midriff tops, and closed in shoes is required at the stables by riders at all time and boots a requirement after first lesson for any repeat visits. All visitors are also to wear closed in shoes. Helmets are supplied.
- What is involved with riding lessons?
- Focus is on coaching how to connect with your horse and use proper hand and leg techniques to develop your riding and performance of your horse. Very achievement focused on student progression ensuring constant learning at all times.
- Lessons may include 5-10min for preparation and put away time. Part of the time can be requested to learn horse care handling/grooming/saddle/bridle. Important if wanting to own a horse one day. Competent regulars are encouraged to assist with pre and post ground work to establish better relationships with your horse.
- Does weather effect lessons taking place?
- Weather can be very different at the riding centre compared to suburban areas. We will call you to cancel/reschedule on the day with as much notice as possible if required, otherwise your lesson is still going ahead. We will generally not conduct lessons in heavy pouring rain and definitely not when there is lightening around.
- What are the operating hours?
- Most riding centres are closed Sundays but all are location specific
- What is the price of horse riding and payment options?
- Group or horse intro classes are usually from $25pp/hr with full days in school holidays from $100pp.
- Riding lesson development options vary between $40-$180 depending on whether you are riding on your own or sharing with others. Joining our Members Hub can provide up to 25% discount on lessons.
- Some facilities will accept cash on last minute bookings such as a pony ride or trail riding products, otherwise most riding lessons are direct deposit, credit card or paypal.
- How to become a riding centre helper?
- We have some wonderful students that have earned their place at the stables to be a representative of the business and become part of a horse family, home away from home with the horses.
- To become a helper you need to be minimum 11yrs and it really is more about your confidence, capability and size to handle the bigger horses
- Skills that you need to be competent in are catching a horse, tieing up with a slip knot, grooming, saddle up and put a bridle on. The ability to be firm with the horses and confidence to manage various behaviours
- You will need to be friendly, polite and respectful of others as well as being the face of the business working in a quiet environment in harmony with others. The helping is not just to come and play with horses but learning the responsibilities of horses and farm life. There is a list of duties to be done from cleaning stables to cleaning the kitchen, sweeping, weeding and organising horses for lessons.
- Please download this “must read for parents” article as it has a wonderful story from a past student, helper and worker that explains a horse family and business very well and really touches the heart.
- What is the best way to start with learning to horse ride?
- STEP1: EDUCATION PACK with the Giddy Up Beginner Books Collection! The basics of horses, learning to ride and getting ready to buy your first horse. Click here
- STEP2: GEAR PACK with the Giddy Up Beginner Covid Safe pack with your own horse grooming kit and reins to ride. Click here
- STEP3: GO RIDING with our riding school finder directory that will provide you information such as riding experience types, pricing and availability ALL IN THE ONE PLACE. Find a location
