Horse Riding Toowoomba

Trail Rides for Groups and Celebrations

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Splendacrest Stables - horse riding in Toowoomba

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Riders of every level can join the shorter trail ride, and the guides match each person with a suitable horse before setting off.

Choosing a Trail Ride

Horse riding gets a group out onto farmland at Preston, south-east of the city. A family-run riding school there offers guided trail rides, team days with horses and children's birthday parties on the farm.

Rides start from $150 per person, and groups are kept to six, so it suits a small party or a small team.

Questions to ask before you book:

Experience: ask whether the rides suit complete beginners and how riders are matched to horses.
Ages: for a kids' party, ask the youngest age taken and what non-riding guests can do.
Group size: groups top out at six, so ask how a bigger party can be run.
Weather: the rides are outdoors; frost, wind, heat or a storm can change the plan, so ask about the weather policy and rebooking terms.
Clothing: ask what riders need to wear, including footwear, and whether helmets are supplied.

Getting to Preston means a trip out into the countryside, so arrange a minibus for a team or shared lifts for a family party.

Ask how the party is structured: a ride, time with the horses, and a space for food and cake.
Bring enough adults to help with younger children around the animals.
In winter, pack warm layers; in summer, hats, sunscreen and water.
See children's party ideas for indoor backups if the weather turns.

Team days with horses

Small teams suit the format, so it works for a management group or a project team.
Ask what the team-building session involves beyond the ride itself.
Pair the morning with a lunch venue; team building has function rooms and estates to look at.
Book early for September, when the Carnival of Flowers fills the region.

Common Questions About Group Trail Rides

Can beginners go on a trail ride at Preston?

Ask the riding school how it matches first-timers to horses and what the ride involves. The rides are guided, so nobody heads out alone.

What does a guided trail ride on the Downs cost?

Rides start from $150 per person. Ask what is included and how long the ride runs.

Can we hold a child's birthday at the riding school?

Yes, the school runs kids' birthday parties on the farm. Ask about ages, numbers and what the party covers.

How big can a riding group be at Preston?

Groups go up to six riders. Ask the school how it handles larger parties.

What happens if it's too cold or stormy to ride?

Ask about the weather policy and rebooking terms when you book. Frost, wind and summer storms can all affect a ride on open farmland.