When choosing a ride
Find your level,
find your ride
From your very first walk to a full day in open country, there is a horse and a trail here with your name on it. Here is how to find it.
Every rider starts somewhere. Whether you have never sat on a horse or you have your own back home, the ride you choose is what makes the day. Pick one that fits where you are now, and the Margaret River country will do the rest.
No experience? Perfect.
Most people who ride with us are first-timers. We match every guest to the right horse for their level, and a guide stays with you from the mounting block to the last gate.
The five levels
Which rider are you?
Read from the top and stop when it stops sounding like you. Not sure? Choose the level below, and our guides will confirm the fit on the day.
Beginner
WalkTrotCanterYou have limited or no riding experience, and you are not yet trotting or cantering. This is the perfect place to start, and most of our riders begin right here.
Rides that suit you
Novice
WalkTrotCanterYou can mount and dismount unassisted and feel comfortable and in control at a walk. You can trot for moderate stretches, and attempt a canter with a guide alongside.
Canter with guidance
Rides that suit you
Intermediate
WalkTrotCanterYou are confident and in control at all paces out in open country, though you ride only now and then.
Rides that suit you
Strong intermediate
WalkTrotCanterAn intermediate rider who is currently riding regularly and is happy in the saddle for six hours or more in a day.
Built for long days
Rides that suit you
Advanced
WalkTrotCanterEverything above, and you can handle a spirited horse in open country.
Spirited horses welcome
Rides that suit you
Before you arrive
We kit you out
Turn up in something comfortable and leave the rest to us. Every rider is fitted with a helmet, and there is a whole shed of boots to borrow if you need a pair.
We provide
- Australian Standard riding helmets, fitted before you mount
- A shed full of riding boots to borrow (pictured)
- A horse matched to you and your level
- An experienced guide for the whole ride
You wear
- Long pants, jeans or leggings are ideal
- Closed-in shoes or boots with a small heel
- A jacket for cool mornings and winter rides
- Water, sunscreen and a hat for warm days
Good to know
- Riders generally start from age 10, though some rides vary
- We work to a 95 kg guideline, so tell us in advance if you are over and we will do our best
- We are about 20 minutes from Margaret River town, with limited phone reception on the way, so plan your route before you leave
Found your level?
See live dates and available times, and book the ride that fits you. Bookings are essential so we have time to prepare your horses.