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Valley Park Riding School - horse riding in Melbourne

Valley Park Riding School (Templestowe)4.2 (134)

Little ones under six can have a unicorn party, taking turns on a decorated pony while the team runs supplied activities.

Choosing a Trail Ride

Saddling up for a birthday is possible without leaving the east. Valley Park Riding School runs from owner Trish Boys' own land on O'Briens Lane, Templestowe, where the same arena that hosts beginners' lessons, show jumping and dressage training doubles as a party venue on booked days. Questions to settle before you enquire:

Age of the guest of honour – riders eight and up suit the pony format, under-sixes the unicorn one
Head count – the pony format takes six to nine riders, or exactly six when they are six or seven years old
Riding time – a full hour in the arena, every child mounted on a pony to themselves
Little riders – one decorated unicorn pony, shared in turns across an hour, with a handler and host
Where the cake goes – a private pergola overlooking the arena, or a party area with a BBQ and playground for the unicorn group

Because the school also runs holiday programs and equine therapy, the staff are used to young and nervous riders, and they can talk through custom times or larger groups by email.

Families bring every bit of food and drink, then carry their rubbish out again
Nut-free and other school-yard allergen habits apply on the property
Skip the balloons and glittery decorations, which can spook a pony
Spaces for cars are few, so share lifts with other parents

Getting each rider ready

The first half hour of a pony party is for fitting helmets and boots and tacking up
Riders wear long trousers and closed shoes with flat, smooth soles
A 90 kg weight limit applies to anyone riding
An instructor plus an assistant stay with the pony group the whole time

Common Questions About Group Trail Rides

Where in the eastern suburbs can kids ride ponies at a party?

Valley Park Riding School at 86 O'Briens Lane, Templestowe hosts pony and unicorn birthday parties in its arena.

Is a riding party suitable for a five-year-old?

Under-sixes book the unicorn party, where a single unicorn pony gives each child a turn over an hour, guided by a handler.

Who looks after the children during the ride?

On a pony party an instructor and an assistant ride herd on the group; the unicorn format has its own handler and host.

How do we book a pony party at Valley Park?

Send an email – party bookings are not taken through the school's online lesson system, and a personalised digital invitation can be arranged on request.