For all services, please call to book in.
Every client is unique and we like to chat about your needs.
All lessons are 1 on 1 so we can give each client all our attention. We then advance their riding into their chosen equine disciplines.
It's not just about riding!
Children learn so much more when they have the opportunity to interact with horses.
Horse riding is a rare sport as it requires the rider to learn to work in partnership with another, rather large, living being.
Our riding lessons focus on building skills and confidence as both qualities work together to create a great rider.
We have many amazing school horses available for lessons or you are welcome to bring your horse.
Whether you're looking to get back in the saddle or have never ridden a horse before, you've come to the right place.
We are here to help you gain the confidence to be the rider you want to be.
There is no age limit on having fun with your (or our) horses.
Let us help you gain your confidence!
Have another question?
Riding lessons are available Tuesday to Saturday.
9 - 5 pm and after school is a popular time so book early!
Occasionally we need to cancel lessons when the weather is extreme, for instance:
In these cases, we will contact you directly and reschedule your lesson.
If you need to cancel your lesson, please contact us as soon as possible as the following charges apply for late cancelation and no-show.
• After 3pm the day prior to session – 100% of session fee will be charged
• “No Show” at session time - 100% of session fee will be charged
• Up to 3pm the day prior to the session – No Charge
For riding lessons, you or your child must be wearing:
You do not need to buy specific horse riding clothes.
No, we have helmets for riders to use during their lessons that are to approved Australian quality and safety regulation standards.
Yes, children must be at least 4 years old for riding lessons.
To ensure safety for horses and riders, the maximum weight for a rider is 80kg with our school horses.
Please note there are other factors that may determine if The Riding Patch currently has a suitable horse.
Contact the office and have a chat if you are unsure.
Tuesday 16 April 2024, 1pm - 3pm
Closing Date: 9th April 2024
Join in our group ride and enjoy some company in the arena while learning new team-building skills and arena group safety.
Great opportunity for young riders to learn to ride in a group and make friends at the same time. Talk to us about inclusion and how this program can work as a good integration tool.
Suitability: This is open to all riders of all abilities. Please note: This is not a Trail Ride, it is in the arena.
Cost: School Horse*: $110, Own Horse $90
*School horses are for current clients only
Friday 19 April 2024, 1pm - 3pm
Closing Date: 9 April 2024
Novelties are a different set of skills required for events like mounted games, weaving through poles and shuffling mugs are just a few of the fun things to learn.
Cost: School Horse*: $110, Own Horse $90
*School horses are for current clients only
Our Hands on Horsemanship Program is a learning progression for the rider and is available in individual topics over four modules.
This interactive and fun program has been developed to offer you information, knowledge and support to create safe, smart and independent thinking riders.
Our Hands on Horsemanship clinics are a must have skillset to enable all riders to competently and safely manage horses in the saddle and on the ground. Advanced riders also need a strong understanding and practical skills to use in the horse industry.
These modules will build knowledge and skills both on and off a horse.
Clinics are held rin school holidays.
See below for the next availbale clinic(s) and book early to avoid disappointment.
TOPIC BLOCK ONE
Fri 6 Oct 2023, 10am - 12pm
Closing Date: 26 Sept 2023
1.12 Rope Halter
1.13 Approaching & Catching
1.14 Yard Management
1.16 Tying Up Horses
1.17 Turning Out a Horse
1.18 Parts of the Horse
Suitability: All riders that want to learn about how to work with and look after horses.
Cost: $60
TOPIC BLOCK TWO
Coming Soon
1.5 Horse Colour
1.7 Parts of the Horse 2
1.8 Markings
1.9 Foot Falls
1.10 Reading the Horse Ears
1.11 Horse Behaviours
Suitability: All riders that want to learn about how to work with and look after horses.
Cost: $60
This program is to help people with a disability engage in equine sport and activities.
Our Mission
We are striving to achieve this through
• Integrated sporting and community participation programs
• Integrated high-performance sporting programs
• The identification and creation of vocational pathways
24th & 25th February
Two day clinic working with Noella Angel and Max Kemp.
Working from beginners through to advanced crackers. If you are wanting to work with a horse, please contact the office and we can see if that can be worked into the clinic, but know a lot of the knowledge comes from cracking on the ground.
Need a fabulous venue for your next event? You just found it!
The Riding Patch is a well-equipped 40 acre property that is available to hire for events both large and small.
We have hosted campdraft events, stockman's challenges, children's birthday parties and a wedding to name a few.
We have a huge cattle arena; both an outdoor arena and a covered arena; a well-equipped kitchen; bathroom facilities; and there's plenty of room for camping.
Contact us to discuss your next event.
Surfaced 20m x60m half covered arena.
Panel fenced suitable for cattle clinic
Surfaced 30m x 50m arena
Jumps available for hire
80m arena fenced for cattle
Camping available
Catering is available for clinics and events held at The Riding Patch by request.