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Riding Lessons
We have a variety of skilled and experienced instructors for you to choose from who are all keen to share their love and knowledge of horse riding with you.
Horse riding lessons are the ideal way to learn confidence, balance and co-ordination in a controlled environment where the potential risks associated with horse riding are minimised.
All new students are initially given an assessment on the lunge and our qualified friendly instructors will be able to allocate them to a suitable group or design a personalised training programme for them.
Safe enjoyable riding is our number one priority, and accordingly all of our friendly staff are highly trained in safety matters.
Glenworth Valley is a founding member of the Australian Horse Riding Centres Association which regulates safety standards for the horse riding industry.
Lesson
Options
Private lessons are typically one on one with the instructor who provides
individual instruction.
Group lessons involve 2 - 6 riders of similar ability at the same time.
One of the most important aspects of learning is being able to practice what you have been taught. Group lessons provide an ideal environment to both learn from your instructor and to practice whilst under their supervision. Students often learn just as quickly from being told what to do by their instructor as they do from seeing other riders of similar ability develop.
Glenworth Valley is unique in that we have the flexibility to offer private
or group lessons in an arena, out on a trail or a combination of both.
Glenworth Valley is now selling lesson packages of 8 lessons. Block lessons are available at a discounted rate, and are paid in advance for the term.
What you will Learn
Our lessons are provided in accordance with a training plan which amongst
other things includes grooming, saddling, ground control, walking, trotting
and cantering in harmony with the horse. As riders advance we will progress
to lateral movement, rounding and collecting. Various exercises and activities
are also used to increase co-ordination and to let students experience
the different types of riding disciplines that may interest them. We specialise
in giving you individual attention and also have a variety of activities
and classes designed especially for children.
Lesson Times & Bookings
Currently lessons are held on weekends only. This may be expanded in the
future.
All lessons must be paid for at the time of booking. Bookings can be made via phone Mon - Fri, 9am - 5pm on 4375 1222 or email via office@glenworth.com.au.
For block lesson bookings, an email will be sent with a list of dates and times of your 8 lessons. No further confirmation will be provided. If you are unable to make one of your lessons, you must notify Glenworth Valley at least 48 hours in advance, and schedule a make-up lesson. For casual bookings, confirmation is made at the time of booking. No further confirmation will be provided. For all lessons, refunds are only provided if 48 hours notice is given for cancellations.
Effective 1st September 2006| Lesson Type - Casual | Price (including GST) |
| 1/2 hour private lessons | $40 |
| 1 hour private lessons | $60 |
| 1 hour group lessons (up to 6 people) | $45 per person |
| Lesson Type - Block | Price (including GST) |
| 1/2 hour private lessons | $280 for block of 8 lessons = $35 per lesson |
| 1 hour group lessons (up to 6 people) | $320 for block of 8 lessons = $40 per person per lesson |
Forms
Please download Riding Lesson information pack and registration form.
General Information
On the day of your lesson be sure to arrive at Glenworth Valley with plenty of time to process your paperwork and collect your helmet from the lesson arena. As a minimum we suggest arriving 15 minutes prior to your lesson time. If you do arrive late, the price is the same and your lesson time will be cut short.
Helmets displaying ASA 3838 or equivalent are compulsory for all riders. We strongly recommend that each rider purchases a pair of correctly fitting riding boots for maximum safety. Jodhpurs are preferable however tights, tracksuit pants and to a lesser extent jeans are also fine.
The minimum age for private lessons is 5 years with the minimum age for group lessons being 7 years.
Group lessons will be split up into junior and adult. Adult generally refers to 15 years and above. Riders will also be graded into beginner, intermediate and competent. All new lesson students at Glenworth Valley must first have an assesment lesson before having a group lesson.
Rider Restrictions
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.
Our Instructors
Renee Keddie
Renee
began her riding career at the age of 5. She attended Arcadia Pony Club
for 20 years and competed at the top level, representing Zone 23 at numerous
State Competitions for Showjumping, Eventing, Dressage and Mounted Games.
She left Pony Club at the age of 25 after gaining her Level 2 Pony Club
Instructor's Certificate. From the age of 12, as well as competing in
Pony Club events, she was a keen competitor at many local and country
Agricultural Shows, Royal Easter Shows, EFA Horse Trials events and Jump
Club days.
Renee was also involved as secretary in the Under 21 Showjumping Club, and NSW Equitation Council for a number of years, organising a yearly State Championship.
Renee is an accredited Level 1 General NCAS Coach and an EFA Level 2 Equitation Judge.
Renee believes that all pupils should have fun at the same time as learning the necessary basics for safe riding. She endeavours to make sure all her pupils get the most out of their lessons, and continues to build confidence and skill as the pupils improve. Whatever direction her pupils wish to take, be it jumping, dressage, or sporting, Renee will be more than happy to teach them the safest and correct way for any discipline.
Laura Masterton
Laura
has had a love of horses since before she could walk and began learning
to ride at age 11, when she got her first horse. She attended Kangaroo
Valley Pony Club until age 17, and during her Pony Club days, competed
successfully in State Dressage and State Showjumping Equitation Competitions,
representing Zone 28.
Laura had much success competing in hacking at Agricultural Shows, EFA Dressage to Elementary level, EFA D Grade Showjumping, and EFA Horse Trials to Pre-Novice.
Laura has remained loyal to the pony club movement by judging at numerous pony club events as a volunteer and over the years has taught many private students. Some of these students have also gone on to compete at high levels.
The emphasis in Laura's lessons is on fun, fun fun! While, of course, learning the correct and safe way to ride is paramount. The use of many games & activities, including instructed trail rides teach the riders to enjoy their riding time as well as developing the skills to take them into competitive riding if they wish, whether it be dressage, jumping or eventing.
Leanne
Gray
Leanne began riding at the age of 5 and during her teenage years competed successfully in the UK at her local Pony Club. She gained her British Horse Society Preliminary Teacher’s Certificate at the age of 17 and her teaching experience over the last 20 years has encompassed work as a trail riding escort as well as a riding instructor in Switzerland and the UK.
Since 1998 Leanne has competed in long distance endurance riding, novice jumping and dressage on her own horse, Brewster. She enjoyed considerable success in dressage at her local Riding Club in the UK and relocated to Australia in 2005.
Leanne is well regarded for her patience in teaching beginner and nervous riders, both adults and children alike. Her preliminary lessons place great emphasis on establishing and maintaining the correct riding position at all paces and the precise application of the aids so that riders learn to control their horses with ease and in harmony.