Splendacrest Stables
ProHighlights
- Guided trail rides of 1.5 hours, three hours or a full day on tracks around Preston, with up to six riders on the shorter ride
- Team-building and corporate away-days built on equine-assisted learning, with lunch included
- Two-hour birthday parties for children under 12, mixing grooming and riding with the stable's horses
About Splendacrest Stables
Splendacrest Stables is a family-run riding school at Preston, founded by Jay Randle and run by a small team of instructors and trail guides. Alongside lessons and endurance training, it takes groups out on guided trail rides from the property. The standard ride lasts about an hour and a half and suits every level of rider, with no more than six people in a group. Confident riders can stay out for three hours, and intermediate riders can book a full day that stops for a picnic lunch, with plenty of trotting and cantering along the way. Work teams come for corporate away-days and team-building programs based on equine-assisted learning, with lunch included. The stables also host two-hour birthday parties for children under 12, covering grooming and riding, with families providing their own catering. Garden settings and picnic areas around the paddocks can be hired for a special occasion, catered by the stables or by you. Riders sign a liability waiver before they head out, and bookings are made directly with the stables once a date is agreed.
Inclusions & amenities
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Price range (per person)
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Pricing
The three-hour ride is $300 per person ($270 each for three or more booked a week ahead). A full-day ride with a picnic lunch is $500 per person, or $475 if you bring lunch. Corporate days and kids' parties are quoted on request.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a trail ride cost?
The 1.5-hour ride is $150 per person, or $125 each for four or more riders who book at least a week ahead. The three-hour ride is $300 per person and the full-day ride with a picnic lunch is $500.
Do we need riding experience?
Not for the 1.5-hour ride, which suits every level. The three-hour ride is for novice riders and above, and the full-day ride is meant for intermediate riders who are happy to trot and canter.
How big can our group be?
The 1.5-hour trail ride takes up to six riders and the three-hour ride up to four. Full-day rides need at least two riders, and larger corporate groups are planned with the stables.
Can we book a kids' birthday party?
Yes. Children under 12 can have a two-hour party with grooming and riding. Parties are self-catered and availability is limited, so the stables confirms the date once you share your requirements.
Do you run corporate or team-building days?
Yes. The stables hosts corporate away-days and team-building sessions built around equine-assisted learning, with lunch included, and tailors each program to the group.
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Olivia Melloy
3 months ago
The Splendacrest team are always amazing and very good at catering for all levels of riding capabilities.
jade saddler
4 months ago
We highly recommend Splendacrest and will definitely be back! We went on a little walk around the arena and then a trail ride with Indi, Blanket, Teddy and Lucifer and they were all so beautiful and gentle and so easy to…
Zadey
7 months ago
We had such a fantastic experience at Splendacrest Stables! I took my daughter along for a 1.5-hour trail ride, which included about an hour in the saddle and time beforehand catching, grooming, tacking up, and getting…
Satish Maganlal
a year ago
Sam, our guide, was highly knowledgeable & steered us through the serene country-side, comfortably. We had never been on a horse before; let alone be close to one. We were made to feel safe & confident. It was a thorough…
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