Sydney Horse Riding
ProHighlights
- Hour-long guided trail rides at a walking pace across a 500-acre property, open to beginners aged 10 and up
- Pony parties for children with lead rides, a shaded picnic area or a private party house
- Faster trail rides and lessons for experienced riders, with an ability check before heading out
About Sydney Horse Riding
Sydney Horse Riding runs its rides and lessons on a 500-acre property at Denham Court, roughly 45 minutes from the CBD along the M5. The land is a mix of farm and bush, and the trails wind through it at an easy pace. Beginners aged 10 and over can join an hour-long trail ride kept strictly to a walk, while experienced riders can book a ride of an hour and a half with opportunities to trot and canter after a short riding assessment. Larger groups and private rides can be organised in advance. For children's birthdays, the pony parties run for about two and a half hours. Kids are fitted with helmets, then take turns on lead rides in a grass arena while staff help them on and off, before the celebration moves to a shaded picnic area or the indoor party house. The party house adds tables, tableware, tea and coffee for adults and juice for the children. Older kids aged 10 and up can have a trail ride party instead, and extras such as pony grooming and horseshoe painting can be added. Bookings are handled personally rather than online, because each rider is matched to a suitable horse based on height, weight and experience. Every rider completes a waiver, the maximum rider weight is 95 kilograms, and approved helmets are provided. Riders need long pants and enclosed shoes, and phones and cameras stay off the horse, though staff are happy to take photos. Group lessons, lead rides for young children and photo sessions with the horses round out the offering.
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How much is a trail ride?
The Beginner Trail Ride is $105 per person for 60 minutes at a walking pace, for riders aged 10 and over. The Advanced Trail Ride is $185 for an hour and a half.
Do we need riding experience?
No. Beginner trail rides stay at a walk the whole way. Experienced riders can book the advanced ride, which starts with a 10 to 15 minute riding assessment.
What does a pony party include?
Parties run for about 2.5 hours, with an hour of lead rides in the grass arena, helmets and staff help, then party time in the picnic area or party house. Packages start at $350 for up to 8 children.
What should riders wear?
Enclosed shoes, ideally with a small heel, and comfortable long pants. Loose or flowing clothing isn't allowed, and thongs, sandals and Crocs are not permitted.
Is there a weight limit for riders?
Yes, the maximum rider weight is 95 kg. Each rider's height, weight and experience are collected before booking so a suitable horse can be allocated.
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Taylor Mortimer
4 months ago
Today we got to experience the very professional and welcoming staff at Sydney Horse riding. Amazingly welcoming staff, who gave a safety chat, made sure everyone was comfortable and feeling safe. Then a group of multipl…
A S
7 months ago
Delightful experience doing the Beginner trail ride. The property is beautiful, we walked through the bush, saw Roos and wild rabbits along the trail. The instructors are professional, the briefing before your ride makes…
Gabriella Smith
8 months ago
Beautiful experienced trail ride. Led by Sinead who was lovely, bubbly, and caring. Small group of just 4 of you and Sinead, so felt intimate and free. Sinead picked our horses for us so well and I even got the chance to…
KJ
11 months ago
We had a great time here! We did the beginners trail riding experience, it was so much fun. If youre considering where to go, you should choose this place. Especially id youre new to riding as we were. They are very…
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