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LEARNING OPPRORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN
SADDLE CLUB
The Ultimate Pony Experience for Ages 8–12
Saddle Club is a weekend program for 8–12 year olds. Qualified coaches guide children to ride with awareness and care for horses with calmness, respect and intention. Learning extends beyond the saddle, building a well-rounded foundation in riding and horse management.
In small groups, each child is known and supported, allowing for clear teaching and the time needed to develop confidence, understanding and consistency.
Over the term, children:
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Build a correct foundation in riding and horse care
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Develop confidence through growing capacity
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Learn responsible, aware handling of horses
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Experience calm, well-supervised interaction on the ground and in the saddle
Saddle Club is designed for families who value thoughtful teaching, small group learning, and a balanced approach to riding and horse care.
Program Details:
Age: 8–12 years (groups capped at 6)
Day: Saturday or Sunday afternoons
(fortnightly during school terms)
Time: Sat 1.00–4.00pm / Sun 12.30–3.30pm
Cost: $450 per term
Commitment is for 5 lessons over 10 weeks.
TERM 2, 2026
GROUP 1: on Sundays with Emilie
Sundays 26th April, 10th & 24th May, 7th & 21st June
GROUP 2: on Saturdays with Amy
Saturdays 2nd, 16th & 30th May, 13th & 27th June
GROUP 3: on Sundays with Amy
Sundays 3rd, 17th & 31st May, 14th & 28th June
SADDLE CLUB DATES FOR TERM 3, 2026:
GROUP 1: Sundays 26th July, 9th & 23rd August, 6th & 20th September
Group 2: Saturdays 1st, 15th & 29th August, 12th & 26th September
GROUP 3: Sundays 2nd, 16th & 30th August, 13th & 27th September
Our individual beginner lessons are for 5 - 10 year olds who have started their Primary School education.
Children assist their coach to catch the pony and groom and tack up before riding.
Families receive a booklet containing the learning outcomes for each of the 5 levels of our Beginner Rider Children's courses. These outcomes are ticked off in the booklet as they're achieved. The booklet serves as a record of children's achievements, guides your family about what's coming next and makes your child's learning visible. Once the Beginner Rider levels have been completed the next series of goals are negotiated between the coach and the family around the needs of the young rider.
Our children's beginner lessons are individual. They are sold in blocks of 6.
Duration:
30 minutes: $75 weekdays $80 weekends
45 minutes: $85 weekdays $95 weekends
CHILDREN'S INDIVIDUAL BEGINNER LESSONS
Ages 5–10
CHILDREN'S ADVANCED LESSONS
Individual and group lessons are available for Advanced child riders.
Please call or email to discuss on
0484 240 648 or jacqueline@theparklandsstables.com.au