Horse Riding Options
Glenworth Valley has over 200 quality horses to choose from, which allows us to cater for the exact needs of all riders. Our friendly staff will select a horse to suit your riding ability, from gentle horses for beginners to more challenging horses for the experienced rider. Individual instruction is given to all riders prior to departure and roving supervisors are on hand to assist riders if required.
Visitors to Glenworth Valley have the option of free-range riding or guided riding.
Guided Horse Riding is suitable for riders of all abilities. With guided horse rides, instruction on control and management of your horse is given before leaving the yard. A professional and friendly guide accompanies you on your ride. You are shown the features of the area while riding and once you feel proficient and confident with your horse you may be able to leave the group and explore the valley by yourself.
Free-Range Horse Riding is available for experienced riders who feel confident with their horse and who wish to explore the valley at their own pace. All riders are given instruction on control and management of the horse before leaving the yards to ride wherever they like without a guide. In order to go free range riding we like you to have ridden at least 50 times however the final decision regarding rider experience and ability for free range riding will be made by the Yard Manager.
Lead Ponies/Horses
Lead Ponies and Horses are available for children aged 3 to 10 Years old, for 1 or 2 hours. An adult is required to lead the pony/horse from the ground. For children under 4 years old we recommend 2 adults; one to lead and one to walk beside. Up to 4 children can share the lead pony in one hour (one at a time).
Activity Suggestion |
Description |
Prices (inc GST) |
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Lead Ponies |
1 hour (minimum) |
$45.00 per Child |
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Guided Rides |
Departs at 10am and 2pm |
$70.00 pp (2 hours minimum) |
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Guided Rides |
Departs at 9.30am, 12pm and 2pm |
$70.00 pp (2 hours minimum) |
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Free-Range Rides |
Departs at 10am and 2pm Monday - Friday, and at 9.30am, 12pm and 2pm weekends and public holidays. |
$70.00 pp (2 hours minimum) |
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Free Range Ride - full day |
Departs at 10am Monday - Friday |
$115.00 pp (6 hours) |
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School Holiday Special |
12pm only Monday - Friday |
$65 per Adult (1.5 hrs) |
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2 hour horse ride and 1.5 hour quad bike tour. Enjoy one activity in the morning and one in the afternoon, or one activity each day. |
$130.00 pp |
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2 hour horse ride and 2.5 hour Abseiling tour. Enjoy one activity in the morning and one in the afternoon, or do one activity each day. |
$120.00 pp |
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2 hour horse ride and 2.5 hour Kayak tour |
$120.00 pp |
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| Bringing Your Own Horse | Bring your own horse to the property for the day | $45.00 per horse |
Bookings are essential - Make a booking now.
* Large groups of more than 15 people on weekends, or 10 people on weekdays may qualify for our group discount rate. Please call our office for more information and bookings.
Rider Restrictions
Our minimum age for trail rides is 7 years old.
Please be advised that all horse rides are subject to the availability of a suitable horse.
For safety and animal welfare reasons, Glenworth Valley has a maximum weight limit of 110kg.
Please be aware that our maximum weight limit may be lower than 110kgs and is subject to variation on a daily basis according to what horses are available for work on the day that you attend. In addition to a person's weight, whether we have a suitable horse available also depends upon a riders height to weight ratio, riding experience, general muscle tone and fitness levels.
As such, Glenworth Valley is unable to guarantee that a suitable horse will be available for you on the day of your ride, however every effort will be made to provide you with a suitable mount.
What to wear and bring
* We recommend full length pants, jodhpurs, moleskins and jeans are ideal.
* Footwear needs to be fully enclosed such as horse riding boots or shoes with a flat sole and small heel. If you don’t have these, we have riding boots available for hire or you can wear runners or sandshoes however they are not recommended. Sandals, thongs or large bulky shoes with a heavy tread pattern are not permitted..
* For safety reasons backpacks and the like are not permitted to be worn whilst horse riding.
* Depending on the weather we suggest clients bring sunscreen, insect repellent & brimmed hat.
* Glenworth Valley sells sunscreen, insect repellent, caps, shirts, disposable rain coats, film & disposable cameras.
* A café is open serving food and beverages most weekends and vending machines operate all week with drinks and snacks.
Camping at Glenworth Valley
After Horse Riding why not take some time out to enjoy yourself with a night under the stars in unspoilt surroundings. Relax in 200 acres of secluded riverfront camp sites or build a camp fire and wake up to a fun-filled day of adventure activities. Located Just 1 hour from Sydney Harbour Bridge and Newcastle or 20 minutes from Gosford.
CLICK HERE for further information about camping at Glenworth Valley including a map of our camping areas.
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