Ride a Horse
Introducing children to horses and horse riding
Ready Set Trot is an entry-level program for children aged 5-12 years of age. It’s a great, fun way to learn basic horse skills, and even has its own dedicated website made for kids.
About the Program
Ready Set Trot introduces young people to the world of horses, teaching them fundamental horse skills and horse awareness within a safe and fun setting while also focusing on instilling core values such as responsibility, communication, respect, empathy and team work.
Ready Set Trot consist of two sub-programs that allow for flexible delivery to reach all young Australians – the Ready Set Trot Stable Skills program, a beginners learn to ride program; and the Ready Set Trot Playground Skills program, active-play games and activity sheets that can be delivered without needing and actual horse.
Choose the right stage
If you’re a beginner rider, you’ll want to start with Trot. You can sign up to the Trot program on its own, or the whole Trot Canter Gallop program and work your way up.
Trot
Providing beginner riding and horse management skills, this is suggested for all keen would-be riders aged 12 and over. You’ll learn about horses, how to care for them, safe rider behaviour, and the type of equipment you’ll need to ride a horse.
The registration fee and course materials are $65 fees for the practical component are set by individual riding centres.
Canter
Providing intermediate riding and horse management skills for riders 12+, particularly those with easy access to a horse (although many Riding Centres can also provide a horse if needed). The Canter program helps riders develop riding etiquette in individual and group settings, understand saddling, and further develop their understanding of horse care.
The registration fee and course materials are $65 fees for the practical component are set by individual riding centres.
Gallop
Advanced riding and horse management skills for competitive riders, including those moving into coaching.
Gallop includes training on dressage riding techniques and riding over poles, as well as other advanced techniques.
The registration fee and course materials are $65 fees for the practical component are set by individual riding centres.