Lesson Prices At Riverside Equestrian Centre
Lessons are still held on wet days as we have a small indoor arena.
Group Lessons | Helpers | Private Lessons | Bridle Club | Saddle Club | Day Camp
Riverside programme For Christmas Holidays 2009/10
December Camp Programme
| Monday 14/12 | Gymkhana | Troop Drill |
| Tuesday 15/12 | Christmas Fancy Dress | Topscore |
| Wednesday 16/12 | Jumping | Treasure Hunt |
| Thursday 17/12 | Christmas Fancy Dress | Gymkhana |
| Friday 18/12 | Dressage Day | Dressage Day |
Dressage Day Information
The Dressage Day is open to any students in the Monday and Tuesday 5-6pm groups, agistee's and the Friday 4.30-5.30. If you are not in these groups but would like to attend please speak to your instructor.
There are 2 tests being offered on these days:
Novice 2B – Monday lesson will all be riding this test
Prelim 1B – Tuesday lesson
Prelim 1A – Friday lesson
Riders are to be neatly presented in clean jodphers, shirt and boots. We encourage our riders to plait up their horses and ensure their gear is clean as would in normal competition preparation. If you have any questions regarding the Camp Programme please see Megan or one of the other Instructors.
January 2010 Day Camp Programme
We are starting off 2010 with a fun filled action packed day camp programme! Book in quickly as spaces are going fast! As usual Wednesday and Thursday are designed for our more beginner riders and we encourage our helpers to be involved in these days.
Week 1
| Monday 4/1 | Hacking | Games |
| Tuesday 5/1 | Pony Polo | Cross Country |
| Wednesday 6/1 | Barebacks Tricks | Games |
| Thursday 7/1 | Pony Polo | Cross Country |
| Friday 8/1 | Team Challenge | |
Week 2
| Monday 11/1 | Bonanza Day | |
| Tuesday 12/1 | Tack Treasure Hunt | Jumping |
| Wednesday 13/1 | Obstacle | Shed Games |
| Thursday 14/1 | Pirate Dress Up & Activity Day | |
| Friday 15/1 | Troop Drill | Vaulting |
Week 3 - Ribbon Week
| Monday 18/1 | Showman - Jumping, Dressage, Led, Rider workout |
| Tuesday 19/1 | Combined Training |
| Wednesday 20/1 | Gymkhana |
| Thursday 21/1 | Mini Combined Training |
| Friday 22/1 | Gymkhana |
Last day of term is Friday 11/12/09 and we will be holding three and possibly 4 weeks of day camps during the school holidays. As in the past, full day camps will go from 8.30 am till between 4.30-5.00pm – those attending full day camps can arrive earlier and leave later under special circumstances but please arrange this, prior to the day, with the instructors or Mrs.White.
Cost of Day Camps: is still $85 per full day and $60 per ½ day for regular pupils and $5 extra for casuals. Riders are reminded to wear long pants, preferably jodphurs, shirts with sleeves and solid shoes and to bring their own food and drinks plus shady hats and shorts.
1st week of Day Camps: Monday 14th December till Friday 18th December.
½ day camp am Sat 12/12 m/u's accepted – Saddle Club & adult groups pm.
Friday 18 December will be reserved for a dressage day am and trail ride pm for riders in Jenny's Monday and Tuesday groups plus riders leasing horses or agisting horses at Riverside. Cost the same as a full day camp ie $85 per rider. If there are spare horses, selected riders from other groups will be invited to participate. (Let us know if you are interested in being on this waiting list).
Riverside Will Close For A Two Week Holiday From 18/12/09 - 4/1/2010
2nd week of Day Camps : Monday 4th January till Friday 8th January
½ day camp am Sat. 9/1 m/u's accepted - Saddle Club and Adult group lessons pm
3rd week of Day Camps: 11/1 - 15/1 (bookings not taken for Mon, Thurs & Friday till other day camps are full) Can book Tues. 12th & Wed 13th plus ½ day camp am Sat. 16/1 m/u's accepted - saddle Club & adult groups pm First Bridle Club for 2010 on Sunday 17/1
4th week of Day Camps: Monday 18 th Jan. Friday 22nd January
½ day camp am Sat. 23/1 Optional 1st day of term – saddle club & adult groups pm
Wednesday and Thursdays of day camp weeks will be mainly for inexperienced riders and those who don't have regular lessons at Riverside. Official Riverside helpers (those ten and over) who have weekly lessons are welcome to come and help (free of charge) on these days – one helper day for each paid day in the week.
THERE IS A FULL CHARGE FOR MISSED OR CANCELLED DAY CAMPS. This rule applies regardless of reason but we do issue make-up vouchers for the full value.
Bridle Club: Last Bridle club day for 2009 will be on Sunday 6th December. Bridle Club will recommence for 2010 on Sunday 17th January.
Saddle Club: Last Saddle Club and Saturday lessons for 2009 will be on Saturday 12th December, First Saddle Club for 2010 till be Saturday 9th January.
Group Lessons - School Horses
| Group lessons - Riders 6-21 years (paid on the day) | Price $60.00 |
| Group lessons - Riders 6-21 years (paid in advance) | Price $55.00 |
Duration and conditions
- Riders are asked to pay for their lessons prior to riding.
- 1.5 to 2hours (Minimum 45 minutes riding)
- These lessons are offered Monday to Friday after school hours and all day Saturday.
- Children in Group lessons are expected to pay for a lesson each week for the duration of each school term.
- If lessons are missed, students are still required to pay for the lesson. They will receive a lesson voucher.
- Vouchers can only be redeemed for lessons other than the student's regular lesson time.
- Vouchers must be redeemed within two months of the missed lesson date.
| Group lessons - Riders over 21 years (paid on the day) | Price $60.00 |
| Group lessons - Riders over 21 years (paid in advance) | Price $55.00 |
Duration and conditions
- 1.5 to 2hours (Minimum 45 minutes riding)
- Adult Group Lessons can be arranged on Weekday mornings for groups of three to eight riders.
- Adults can join in group lessons with under 21’s by request.
Helpers
At Riverside we recognize that children will learn to ride quickly if they are able to practice their new skills more than once a week. We also believe that just spending time around horses is very important for developing horsemanship skills. For this reason we have a “helper” system in place.
Once students have reached a level of competency (as determined by Liz or Jenny) they are invited to come in as “Helpers”
Helpers are involved in demonstrating to other students all skills involved for preparing a horse for riding and also assisting them during their ride. The helpers quickly become familiar with the daily requirements of caring for horses. Helpers also get valuable supervised riding time when they come to help out.
Duration and conditions
Helpers are required to pay for one group or private lesson each week.
If helpers are unable to come for their regular lesson time they must pay on the day that they come to help.
- Helpers should have their own hard hats, riding boots, jodhpurs and shirts with sleeves and collars. Jodhpurs and boots should be worn when helping other riders.
- Helpers for weekday afternoon sessions need to arrive by 4pm and stay till 6.30pm
- Helpers should be ten or older. However, we regard competence, experience and attitude as more important than age – so some 9yos help on Saturday mornings.
- Helpers should be able to catch, groom, saddle, rug and clean up after their horse without assistance. They also need to be happy, competent riders who can control their horses at walk, trot and canter in the menage. Senior helpers, who may be invited to ride as a group leader in another lesson, need to be able to control their horses at all four paces.
- Helpers need to be prepared to spend more time helping other riders and looking after horses than riding themselves - they are encouraged to improve their riding by riding different horses, if a suitable horse is available - helper rides are a privilege not a right.
- Helpers on Saturday must arrive by 8.30 am or to stay on until 6.30pm if they want to be included in the “helper riding sessions*. Helpers are welcome to come and help for a few hours in the middle of the day but they may not be included in rides.
Private Lessons - School Horses
| Private lessons - 45 minute lesson | Price $70.00 |
| Private lessons - 30 minute lesson (children only) | Price $60.00 |
Description and conditions
- Riders are asked to pay for their lesson prior to riding.
- Private lessons for adults are held weekday mornings.
- Evening lessons can be arranged by appointment.
- Riders are expected to saddle and unsaddle their own horses and will receive instruction in this if required.
- We advise riders to arrive 15 minutes before there riding lesson appointment to allow time for grooming and saddling.
Private Lessons - Own Horse
| Private lessons - 45 minute lesson | Price $65.00 |
| Private lessons - 45 minute lesson (paid in advance) | Price $60.00 |
Bridle Club - Sunday Mornings (fortnightly)
| 8:45-10:30am (3 to 8 year olds) | Price $35.00 |
| 8:45-12:00pm (children over 8 who help out until 10:30) | Price $35.00 |
| 8:45-12:00pm (children over 8) | Price $35.00 |
Description and conditions
- Quarter of an hour bareback riding time.
- No appointment required.
- Last day for 2009 will be Sunday 6th December and and will recommence Sunday 17th January 2010.
- Children are asked to pay prior to the session.
- The aim of Bridle club is to provide a fun and safe learning environment for young children around horses.
- Children are introduced to the basic principles of horsemanship such as safe handling and grooming of horses.
- Older children can stay for the whole morning and help with the younger children. This enables them to have even more time with the horses. The atmosphere is fun and relaxed.
- Parents are welcome to stay and enjoy the morning atmosphere at Riverside while they enjoy a cup of coffee.
Saddle Club - Saturday Afternoons
| 2:00-4:00pm Saturday weekly | Price $45.00 |
Description
- Saddle club offers casual half-hour groups lessons on saddled horses for riders 8yo and older - no upper limit
- Last Saddle club for 2009 will be 12th December and the first one for 2010 will be Saturday 9th January.
- Saddle Club will no longer be confined to the shed, except on wet days. More advanced riders may have their lessons in the larger outdoor arena or even go out for rides around our beautiful property.
- N.B. The price per pupil will be $45 payable at the beginning of each lesson - bookings are not required but indemnity forms must be filled in by parents or guardians.
Day Camps - State School Holidays
| 8:30am-5:00pm Regular Pupils | Price $85.00 |
| 8:30am-5:00pm Casual Pupils | Price $90.00 |
| Half Day Regular Pupils | Price $60.00 |
| Half Day Casual Pupils | Price $65.00 |
Beginner days Wednesday and Thursday (spaces need to be booked well in advance)