Lesson Prices At Riverside Equestrian Centre
Lessons are still held on wet days as we have a small indoor arena.
Group Lessons | Helpers | Private Lessons | Bridle Club | Saddle Club | Day Camp
Bridle Club: Bridle club every second Sunday, generally first and second Sunday of the Month (Eg: Sunday 1 August 2010 is on - by the way that's the Horse's Birthday)
Saddle Club: Saddle Club every Saturday afternoon - see below for details.
Group Lessons - School Horses
| Group lessons - Riders 6-21 years (paid on the day) | Price $77.00 |
| Group lessons - Riders 6-21 years (paid in advance) | Price $66.00 |
Duration and conditions
- Riders are asked to pay for their lessons prior to riding.
- 1.5 to 2hours (Minimum 45 minutes riding)
- These lessons are offered Monday to Friday after school hours and all day Saturday.
- Children in Group lessons are expected to pay for a lesson each week for the duration of each school term.
- If lessons are missed, students are still required to pay for the lesson. They will receive a lesson voucher.
- Vouchers can only be redeemed for lessons other than the student's regular lesson time.
- Vouchers must be redeemed within two months of the missed lesson date.
| Group lessons - Riders over 21 years (paid on the day) | Price $77.00 |
| Group lessons - Riders over 21 years (paid in advance) | Price $66.00 |
Duration and conditions
- 1.5 to 2hours (Minimum 45 minutes riding)
- Adult Group Lessons can be arranged on Weekday mornings for groups of three to eight riders.
- Adults can join in group lessons with under 21s by request.
Helpers
At Riverside we recognize that children will learn to ride quickly if they are able to practice their new skills more than once a week. We also believe that just spending time around horses is very important for developing horsemanship skills. For this reason we have a "helper" system in place.
Once students have reached a level of competency (as determined by Liz or Jenny) they are invited to come in as "Helpers"
Helpers are involved in demonstrating to other students all skills involved for preparing a horse for riding and also assisting them during their ride. The helpers quickly become familiar with the daily requirements of caring for horses. Helpers also get valuable supervised riding time when they come to help out.
Duration and conditions
Helpers are required to pay for one group or private lesson each week.
If helpers are unable to come for their regular lesson time they must pay on the day that they come to help.
- Helpers should have their own hard hats, riding boots, jodhpurs and shirts with sleeves and collars. Jodhpurs and boots should be worn when helping other riders.
- Helpers for weekday afternoon sessions need to arrive by 4pm and stay till 6.30pm
- Helpers should be ten or older. However, we regard competence, experience and attitude as more important than age so some 9yos help on Saturday mornings.
- Helpers should be able to catch, groom, saddle, rug and clean up after their horse without assistance. They also need to be happy, competent riders who can control their horses at walk, trot and canter in the menage. Senior helpers, who may be invited to ride as a group leader in another lesson, need to be able to control their horses at all four paces.
- Helpers need to be prepared to spend more time helping other riders and looking after horses than riding themselves - they are encouraged to improve their riding by riding different horses, if a suitable horse is available - helper rides are a privilege not a right.
- Helpers on Saturday must arrive by 8.30 am or to stay on until 6.30pm if they want to be included in the helper riding sessions*. Helpers are welcome to come and help for a few hours in the middle of the day but they may not be included in rides.
Private Lessons - School Horses
| Private lessons - 45 minute lesson | Price $88.00 |
| Private lessons - 30 minute lesson (children only) | Price $66.00 |
Description and conditions
- Riders are asked to pay for their lesson prior to riding.
- Private lessons for adults are held weekday mornings.
- Evening lessons can be arranged by appointment.
- Riders are expected to saddle and unsaddle their own horses and will receive instruction in this if required.
- We advise riders to arrive 15 minutes before there riding lesson appointment to allow time for grooming and saddling.
Private Lessons - Own Horse
| Private lessons - 45 minute lesson (First Lesson of the Week) | Price $88.00 |
| Private lessons - 45 minute lesson (2nd Lesson of the Week) | Price $77.00 |
Bridle Club - Sunday Mornings (fortnightly)
| 8:45-10:30am (3 to 8 year olds) | Price $35.00 |
| 8:45-11:00am (children over 8 ) | Price $35.00 |
Description and conditions
- Quarter of an hour bareback riding time.
- No appointment required.
- First and Second Sunday in the Month.
- Children are asked to pay prior to the session.
- The aim of Bridle club is to provide a fun and safe learning environment for young children around horses.
- Children are introduced to the basic principles of horsemanship such as safe handling and grooming of horses.
- Older children can stay for the whole morning and help with the younger children. This enables them to have even more time with the horses. The atmosphere is fun and relaxed.
- Parents are welcome to stay and enjoy the morning atmosphere at Riverside while they enjoy a cup of coffee.
Saddle Club - Saturday Afternoons
| 2:00-4:00pm Saturday weekly | Price $45.00 |
Description
- Saddle club offers casual half-hour groups lessons on saddled horses for riders 8yo and older - no upper limit
- Last Saddle club for 2009 will be 12th December and the first one for 2010 will be Saturday 9th January.
- Saddle Club will no longer be confined to the shed, except on wet days. More advanced riders may have their lessons in the larger outdoor arena or even go out for rides around our beautiful property.
- N.B. The price per pupil will be $45 payable at the beginning of each lesson - bookings are not required but indemnity forms must be filled in by parents or guardians.
Day Camps - State School Holidays
| 8:30am-5:00pm Regular Pupils | Price $88.00 |
| 8:30am-5:00pm Casual Pupils | Price $99.00 |
| Half Day Regular Pupils | Price $66.00 |
| Half Day Casual Pupils | Price $77.00 |
Beginner days Wednesday and Thursday (spaces need to be booked well in advance)