Experienced Rides

 

This experience is for the ultimate horse fan. It includes everything from whoa to go and back to whoa. Then hit the trails with a small group of like-minded experienced horse riders.

These rides are a special event, usually hosted once or twice per month. Book early to avoid missing out.

Strictly for Experienced Riders only.

Not quite up to this level, or a bit rusty? Try one of our everyday horse rides first.

What to expect:
The horses at CVHR are well mannered and easy to handle but remember, this ride is fast moving and only for experienced riders. The horse’s welfare is our top priority at all times, but this ride provides more opportunities for long canters than our standard everyday rides.

On arrival you’ll be welcomed by a member of the Chapman Valley team who will help get you fitted into your helmet and boots (if hiring from us). One of our experienced guides will then run through a safety briefing and an introduction to how our horses like to be ridden. This introduction will be tailored to each group, focusing on the needs of each rider to make it engaging and relevant to everyone. You’ll then be led into the horse yard where you will meet your assigned horse, mount up and your guide will help you put into practice the skills that were covered in the introduction. You’ll have the opportunity to get to know your horse in our arena while you wait for your fellow riders. Once everyone is mounted your guides will undertake some final safety inspections, and a final safety talk before you head out onto the trail.

Short
$190
Per Person
Experienced Riders only.
Time in saddle: 2hrs

(minimum age 10yo)

Half Day
$270
Per Person
Experienced Riders only.
Time in saddle: 4hrs

(minimum age 15yo)

Full Day
$370
Per Person
Experienced Riders only.
Time in saddle: 6hrs

(minimum age 15yo)

Experienced Horse Riding Sydney

EXPERIENCED RIDES AVAILABLE DATES

1st Mar, 8 AM: Half-day (Full!)
9th Mar, 9 AM: Full day (Full!)
17th Mar, 8 AM: Half day (Full!)
5th Apr, 12 PM: Half day (Full!)
26th Apr, 12 PM: Half day (Full!)
13th Apr, 9 AM: Full day (Full!)
20th Apr, 8 AM: Half day (Full!)
12th May, 9 AM: Full day (2 saddles left!)
18th May, 8 AM: Half-day (Full!)
2nd June, 9 AM: Full-day (Full!)

Half & Full Day Experienced Rides not available during Summer.
Instead, book a private ride (min 2ppl) or keep an eye out for our special Short Experienced Rides (2h in the saddle).
Other ‘General’ Rides, also popular with Experienced Riders:
Check out online availability for our Half and Full day rides!

14th April, 8 AM: Half-day (2 saddles left!)
21st April, 9 AM: Full-day (1 saddle left!)
27th April, 8 AM: Half-day (2 saddles left!)

(please see our booking page for the full list of availabilities)

Waiting list available for all the above rides – contact us to go on the list.
No dates available? Book a private ride and create your own!

To Book:

Click ‘Book Now’ below, and select the date you’d like to ride.
Although we endeavor to keep this page up to date, please check the ‘Book Now’ page for accurate, up-to-the-minute availability.

More Information

Experienced riders have usually ridden more than 100 times. To attend this ride you MUST be able to fully control your horse in a (rising) trot and be confident to canter, in a group of horses over all types of terrain – and have a moderate level of fitness to trot/canter for long periods. For your own safety and the safety of others, please be honest about your riding ability.

Not quite up to that level? Feel free to join one of our everyday rides, which also have the opportunity to practice trotting and cantering.

What to bring

Long pants (jeans or jodphurs) and enclosed shoes with a heel (boots) are essential. We recommend you bring a hat, sunscreen, water and snacks – and also a change of clothes and shoes as you may get wet when hosing the horses down!
 
Please note, hosing down is weather dependent.