2025 Riding Lessons

Riding Lessons for 2025

Building Strong Foundations in Horse Riding

At Capricorn Equestrian, we believe in teaching the basics well. Over the years, our focus on core skills like keeping your heels down, developing an independent seat and using soft hands. This has given many young riders the tools they need to progress to their own horses and move into in competitive riding. These foundational skills also set our students up for success in the equestrian and animal-related industries. Former students are now working in veterinary science, equine science, horse training and stock work.

We view our riding lessons as more than just learning how to ride—they’re life skills. Along with riding, you’ll gain essential horsemanship skills, such as ground work and understanding how to meet all the needs of a horse. These lessons will prepare you for a future as a horse owner.

LESSONS

We teach the basics well. Over the years our horse riding basics; heels down, independent seat, soft hands, has given many young riders the tools they needed to move onto their own horses and become great competitive riders. As well as being the foundations for the young riders to go on as adults and continue their career in equestrian or animal related industries. Former students are currently working in trick training, vet science, equine science and stock work.

We consider our riding lessons to be learning a life skill, where you will learn not just how to ride but also safe horsemanship skills on the ground and how to meet all the needs of a horse should you be lucky enough to own one in the future.

2025  Saturday Horse Activity Sessions  –

Term 2 Dates;

Kids Morning Lessons and Lead line Classes

Saturday April 26th – 21st May

Book HERE

Adult and Teenager Lessons Term 4 These are limited due to having our Weddings on site

May 10th, 17th, June 14th

Kids Riding Class

  • 8:00 am – 9:30 am: Trot / Canter – LEARN TO CANTER
  • 9:30 am – 11:00 am: Walk / Trot – LEARN TO RIDE

These sessions are designed for children aged 10 and up. The 8:00 am session is for riders already trotting and learning to canter, while the 9:30 am session is for beginners working on walk and trot.

Your instructors will be Madeline and Michelle, guiding students through:

  • Grooming and saddling
  • Ground work and balance
  • Riding at the walk, trot, and progressing to canter
  • Gymkhana games and obstacle courses
  • Trot pole work and walking through the bush

These fun, hands-on sessions are perfect for kids to learn in a relaxed, enjoyable environment. BYO horses are welcome to book a spot as well.

  • 1.5-hour session: $60
  • BYO horse: $40
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Teenager and Adult Riding Classes

These sessions cater to teenagers and adults and include a combination of groundwork, saddling, grooming, and riding activities. We’ll start with groundwork in the yards before heading to the arena for riding activities, tailored to the participants’ skills on the day.

  • 3-hour session: $100
  • BYO horse: $70

To book: Call Madeline at 0413 483 850 to hold your spot with a $50 deposit. The balance can be paid on the day or at the time of booking.

Taking bookings for these weekends;

May 10th, 17th, June 14th

LEAD LINE CLASS

11.30am – 12.15 pm

12.30 pm – 1.15 pm (if the 11.30am session fills)

Our Lead Line classes are perfect for young riders aged 9 and under. Parents and carers are encouraged to participate and help lead the horses. For tiny tots, it’s all about enjoying the ride, while older children will begin working towards riding independently.

12.30 pm Session we also invite Adult Lead line riders to join us, these riders may have previously joined us on Thursdays – please contact Madeline 0413 483 850 for more information on these sessions

Requirements: Riders and carers must wear closed-in shoes. Helmets are provided.

  • $25 per rider
  • Booking essential

To book: Call Madeline at 0413 483 850 to secure your spot. 

Book HERE

For Bookings, find the dates you would like to join us and book in, we hold your details and you choose how you pay on the day of your ride, we have a 24 hour cancellation policy, no shows and late cancellations will be charged the full cost of the ride.

Pony Crazy mornings

Selected days through the school holidays, 

$20 per child.

Bring your 10-year-old and under to join in a morning of pony fun! Parents stay with their children for the session, which includes:

  • Led pony trail rides
  • Colouring competition
  • Grooming and cuddles with Chocolate and Fudge, the donkeys
  • Sandpit play area
  • Complimentary tea and coffee for the grown-ups

It’s a family-friendly event and a great way to spend a few hours and let the kids burn off some energy! recommended for tiny-tots to primary aged riders.

No need to book for these – we look forward to seeing you there.

Volunteer Horse Helpers

For those taking lessons with us, we’re always looking for volunteer horse helpers. It’s a wonderful opportunity to learn more about horse handling while spending time with the horses!

For more information or to book a spot in any of our classes, please call Madeline at 0413 483 850.