Riding Lessons
Foxwood Farm Equestrian Centre is proud to offer top-quality riding lessons for riders at all levels. Our lesson program is taught by Australian Horse Riding Centres of Australia NCAS qualified instructors. Our instructors can help you learn to ride for the first time or improve your current riding skills! Lessons are held all year round thanks to our indoor arena. No horse? No problem! Our program is entirely based around our set of reliable school horses and ponies.
Pricing for lessons:
Group Lessons (one hour – maximum six riders): $80 per rider
30 Minute Lessons: $75
LESSONS: New riders will be required to do a 30 minute assessment lesson regardless of their level of experience.
You are required to pay for the lesson BEFORE you ride.
PAYMENT: Cash or cheque.
School term payments and direct deposits can be arranged with Roxanne – 0438 100 362.
PLEASE NOTE: We require at least 24 hours notice when cancelling lessons and camp activities. If you fail to do so or do not arrive at all you will still be required to pay the full lesson fee. To cancel lessons please leave a message at office (24 hours a day) 9453 2648.
LESSON PLANS
BEGINNERS – Both children and adults will continue with 30 minute private lessons until they are safely and competently riding at walk, trot, canter and working with poles and small jumps.
NOVICE TO INTERMEDIATE GROUP LESSONS will cover basic walk, trot, canter, changes of rein in the arena, school figures, trot diagonals, canter leads, trot pole work, single small jumps and grids, bareback and mounted games.
EXPERIENCED GROUP LESSONS will cover more advanced school figures, changes of rein, collection and lateral work, and more challenging jumps and grid work.
Students wishing to learn or help with tacking up and grooming are encouraged to arrive 15 minutes before their lesson.
Lessons times are:
Monday to Friday 3.30pm to 5.00pm Saturday 8.30am to 11.30am and 2.00pm to 3.30pm Weekday morning lessons by appointment Prior to undertaking a lesson, all students are required to complete our Rider Registration Form and Privacy Act Consent Form. Please download these forms by clicking here, fill in all the details and hand them in at the office on your arrival. AGE: Riders six years and over. HEIGHT AND WEIGHT: We need current height and weight. • Please note: When booking lessons please contact us if you have any mental, medical or physical issues to ensure we are able to cater for your needs. We do not have a horse available for riders who are over 85kg. |
DRESS REQUIREMENTS
Pony Rides
A pony ride is a great way of introducing your child to horses before taking any formal riding lessons.
Lead pony rides are available at a cost of $25 for 15 minutes.
MINIMUM AGE THREE (3) YEARS – MAXIMUM AGE TWELVE (12) YEARS.
PLEASE NOTE: NO TRAIL RIDES ARE AVAILABLE
- Beginners can start in long pants with a shoe that has a reasonably smooth sole (no chunky soles/heels please).
- Long or short riding boots are required in group lessons and camp activities.
- Chappettes are recommended but not essential.
- Hair to be tied back in a low pony tail.
- Foxwood Farm supply helmets but encourage the purchase of your own safety approved helmet (do not use or buy old and secondhand helmets).
- Please wear a shirt with sleeves and collar.
- Approved back and body protectors can be worn.
Pony Rides
A pony ride is a great way of introducing your child to horses before taking any formal riding lessons.
Lead pony rides are available at a cost of $25 for 15 minutes.
MINIMUM AGE THREE (3) YEARS – MAXIMUM AGE TWELVE (12) YEARS.
PLEASE NOTE: NO TRAIL RIDES ARE AVAILABLE