Start riding with us
Riding is open to children and adults with physical, intellectual, sensory or learning disabilities. You don't need any riding experience.
Good to know: Our waitlist is open for 2027 sessions. Send a referral now to be considered for Term 1.
Who can ride
We welcome riders aged four and over. Riders come to us with cerebral palsy, autism, Down syndrome, brain injury, sensory impairments, learning disabilities and many other conditions.
Each horse has a weight limit, so tell us your height and weight on the form and we'll match you with the right horse.
Our programmes
- Therapy
- Hands-on work on posture, balance and strength, often alongside the rider's physio or OT.
- Education
- School groups learn horse care, the parts of the horse and riding skills.
- Sport and recreation
- For riders who want to ride independently or compete, including Special Olympics.
- Riding skills
- Steady progress from led sessions to riding on your own.
How enrolment works
Send a referral
Fill in the form below. A parent, carer, teacher or health professional can do this.
We talk with you
A coach calls to learn about the rider and answer questions.
Come for a visit
Meet the horses and see the arena before your first session.
Start riding
Sessions run weekly during school terms. Each session is 30 minutes.
Session times and costs
- When
- Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm, during school terms
- How long
- 30 minutes, plus time to groom and say goodbye
- Cost
- $XX per session (placeholder). Funding help is available, so please ask.
- What to wear
- Long trousers and closed-toe shoes. We provide helmets.
Rider referral
Tell us about the rider. We'll be in touch within two weeks.