Blue Mountains Horse Riding

What you will Learn Our lessons are provided from basic introductory horse work through to middle levels. in horse behaviour, tack, feeding grooming, saddling, walking, trotting and cantering. Theory lessons are taught each session, also when there is unsuitable weather.	A practice trail ride will help you develop your skills
Adults Horse Riding Lessons
Group lessons involve a number of riders who share the same love of the sport as you do. We cover all the important aspects at a pace that the rider can absorb. Because we are a working property, we don’t overlook the practical side. Group Lessons cost $35.00 (1 hour lesson) An initial Assessment lesson must be done before you can join a group lesson. Private lessons are for someone who wants to concentrate on a particular aspect of their riding skills. One Hour Private Lessons cost $60.00. Half Hour Private Lessons cost $35.00. Own your own Horse? One Hour Private Lessons on your own horse cost $50.00 Half Hour Private Lessons on your own horse cost $30.00. 10% discount. for 5 lessons and over	Junior level rider is classified as 14 yrs & under. Senior level rider is classified 14 yrs & over. SUBJECTS COVERED include Level 1 Introductory Learning basic horse handling Basic horse riding techniques Saddlery & equipment Introductory anatomy Natural Horsemanship Buying horses for beginners Caring for equipment Level 2 Intermediate level Learning more advanced riding techniques -sit trot canter Anatomy Psychology of horses Buying equipment Level 3 Advanced Levels Riding skills How to float Buying horses Anatomy Psychology of horses Farrier skills Natural Horsemanship

Ladies Riding Club
SATURDAY MORNING CLASSES Free pick up from Blackheath station 8.04am SUBJECTS COVERED include Level 1 Introductory Learning basic horse handling Basic horse riding techniques Saddlery & equipment Introductory anatomy Natural Horsemanship Buying horses for beginners Caring for equipment Enquire for our special sessions available after school hours.	Ladies Midweek Saddle Club $80 includes 1 hour group lesson 1 hour trail ride Morning tea 10am to 12.30 (Sessions run in blocks of 6 weeks ) Run each Tuesday next session starts 1st May 2007
Weekend Classes Saturday Morning Classes Mid Week Classes Ladies Lunch 'n Ride Class School Holiday Classes
Also available, 1 to 3 day riding workshops, certificate courses and horsemanship clinics.

Want to work with Horses?

Enjoy horses and have fun working at the same time. There's plenty of work out there.......

Rural Australia has a vast number of opportunities to experience country life but you need some basic skills to get you started.

Basic course	Intermediate course	Advanced course
3 days	5 days	3 weeks
$395.00	$795.00	$1,500.00
Accommodation	Accommodation	Accommodation
Meals	Meals	Meals
Fun riding sessions	Fun riding sessions	Fun riding sessions
Comprehensive Lessons in horsemanship	Comprehensive Lessons in horsemanship	Comprehensive Lessons in horsemanship
Stockmans Skills	Stockmans Skills	Stockmans Skills
Hospitality Skills	Hospitality Skills	Hospitality Skills

Schedule for Rural Training Horse Course

Day 1 MONDAY	Day 2 TUESDAY	Day 3 WEDNESDAY	Day 4 THURSDAY	Day 5 FRIDAY
Collect station	Horses in	Horses in	Horses in	Horses in
Room allocation	Feed out	Feed out	Feed out	Feed out
Staff intro/property tour	Practical tacking up	Practical tacking up	Practical tacking up	Practical tacking up
Horse allocation	Theory session Horse	Theory Session Sheep work	Theory Session Cattle work	Theory Session Hospitality
Theory Session Introduction to horses	Ride practical	Ride practical	Ride practical	Ride practical
Lunch break	Lunch break	Lunch break	Lunch Break
Practical Riding Skills	Practical Riding Skills	Practical Riding Skills	Practical Riding Skills
Theory Session - Feeding	Theory session Fencing	Theory Session Machinery	Theory Session Hospitality	Back to station

Megalong Australian Heritage Centre, Megalong Rd, Megalong Valley
Blue Mountains NSW 2785, Phone (02) 4787 8188, Fax (02) 4787 9116