Riding Lessons
At Somerstone Riding Academy, we offer riding lessons to riders of all levels, from beginners to advanced. Our experienced trainers will work with you and your pony to help you achieve your goals and become a better rider. Whether you're looking to compete or just ride for fun, we have a program that is perfect for you. Contact us today to schedule your first lesson!
Private Lessons
Introductory Rate Lessons
We are offering special introductory rate for new riders to come and experience the magic of horse riding. New student trials are offered at $99 for an hour private lesson. We have a limit of 10 new students for this offer each week until the school is booked up.
Private Lessons
We offer private riding and horsemanship lessons for adults and children over the ages of 6. Lessons are available after school and on weekends. Also, we offer adult riding lessons during school hours, so you could enjoy some precious "me-time" while your kids are at school.
60 minute Private Lesson: $130
30 minute Private Lesson:$90
Bring your own Horse Lesson (Only offering 60 minute lessons): $90
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Lessons are in one of our three arenas or round yards for beginners. Our facilities include two Olympic size Dressage arenas
(60mx20m) and a jump arena with a range of show jumps and xc fences to use.
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Introduction to Track Work
We are offering an introduction to track riding in the safest way possible. For riders to progress to a track riding lesson on a retired racehorse and in a trackpad, they must complete a competency assessment to ensure safety. In your track riding lessons, you will learn to bridge your reins, correct position, how to stop, control a racehorse, change your stirrup length on the go, and how to ride in a track pad etc. Our weight limit is 100kg but track-work is usually 75kg.
30 minute trackwork lesson: $90
30 minute trackwork lesson, if you have your stablehand license: $70
For new clients we require a $25 deposit for your first 3 lessons. If you cancel your lesson this will not be refunded. However, if your lesson is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances such as weather a refund or carry over will be provided.
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Arena Hire
Our facilities include 2x Olympic sized arenas (20mx60m) and a large jump arena. Plenty of float parking. Our jump arena includes a series of show jumps and a xc fence. Arena hire also includes use of our washbay at the end of your ride to hose your horse off. BYO coach is welcome and we also offer lessons on your own horse. $25 per hour of arena use.
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Sales Prep/Schooling
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We have availability for schooling or sales prep of one horse. We offer furthering of education but not fixing "problem" horses. We have close associates who we can refer you to, to help you with this. If your horse bolts, bucks, rears etc as a consistent problem, please don't enquire. However, we can steer you in the right direction of help for these issues. We are offering dressage, jumping, fitness/strengthening work. Costs are the agistment and horses cost (shoeing etc) + $25 per ride. Up to 5 days a week work is available excluding competition days. Please message us for availability to take horses on.
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