What is Trail Riding
When most people decide they want to go for a relaxing ride on a horse, they will search for “horse riding”. This term is in fact very broad and can include anything from a casual stroll through the bush, arena riding such as dressage, or riding a racehorse (not for the faint hearted or for […]
Hunter Valley Horse Riding
Hunter Valley Horse Riding So you’ve escaped for the weekend, or perhaps longer (congrats if so!). Now … what is there to do? How about some Hunter Valley Horse Riding! The perfect way to explore the natural Australian Bush is on horseback. Whether you’re away with the family, your lovable Schnookums or the girlfriends, Chapman […]
What makes us different to other Horse Riding places?
We just received this question on our Facebook page – so I thought I would post my answer here! The lovely lady who asked was concerned about coming across as rude, but we welcome these types of questions as it gives us a chance to explain what makes us so awesome! Here’s why we’re unique: […]
She said yes! Horse Ride Proposal!
Earlier this week we were privileged to be part of a huge day in Jamie and Hayley’s lives – the day that Jamie made a horse ride proposal! He went to great lengths to make sure the proposal was extra special and unique, travelling out to Chapman Valley multiple times before the big day to […]
Holiday with your Horses
Looking for an escape to share with your four-legged friend? We now offer Horse riding holidays where you can holiday with your horses at Chapman Valley Horse Riding. Bring your horse on holiday – they deserve it too! 8,000 acres of mixed bushland, open paddocks and fire trails to explore – more than 120kms of […]
School Holiday Activities Near Sydney
Every parent loves spending time with their kids, but when it comes to school holiday activities, you may find yourself running out of ideas of how to keep the kids entertained! Plus, with many school holiday activities aimed at just the kids, it’s always nice to find something that the whole family can enjoy together […]
Horse Quote – Inspired by Jerry
A beautifully inspiring Horse Quote, about living life to it’s fullest. Jerry was a rescue from the RSPCA. I shudder to think what he may have seen and suffered through in his past. Yet here he is, as loving and affectionate as ever, and loving every minute here at Chapman Valley Horse Riding as if […]
5 Reasons To Come Horse Riding!
We know you don’t need an excuse to hit the trail on your favourite Chapman Valley Horse – but here are some reasons to go horse riding! 1. Ultimate Relaxation The rhythmic motion of a horse moving beneath you is enough to relax even the most stressed-out people. Horses have a natural ability to remind […]
How to do a Rising Trot
Here at Chapman Valley the majority of our visitors haven’t ridden a horse before. Therefore we are often that person’s first introduction to mounting, basic controls, then later when they’re feeling more comfortable, how to trot and canter. The hardest thing to learn in horse riding is the rising trot. Some may think the initial […]
What Is Endurance Riding
Endurance riding is a long distance timed race where the rider is required to cross a trail of natural terrain ranging between 80 to 160 km within a day. Shorter training rides are also held for new riders or those who may not have their horse to a suitable fitness level for the longer rides. […]
