HouseInOz Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 It was even on her list for Christmas gifts - BUT it will cost $150 for a 30 minute pony ride in Centennial Park. Any alternatives that are more affordable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansaPlease Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 That’s extortion!Sounds like a tourist trap to me – it’s probably that expensive purely because it’s in Centennial Park. Why not try driving an hour or two out of the city and making a day of it. You’re bound to find something way cheaper and probably more one-on-one.Google is your friend - Just pick a direction (area), google “beginner horse rides†and the area name and I’m sure you’ll find something for a quarter of the price for double the time. Giddy up! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbhennops Posted December 11, 2009 Report Share Posted December 11, 2009 HiLook up the Pony Clubs in or near your area and enquire as to riding lessons from them. They may even be able to steer you in the direction that would best suite your wallet.Unfortunately horse riding is not cheap at all and it is best to shop around.Steph Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henning Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 It was even on her list for Christmas gifts - BUT it will cost $150 for a 30 minute pony ride in Centennial Park. Any alternatives that are more affordable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henning Posted December 15, 2009 Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 I plan to organise some lessons for my kids (8 & 10) next year in Richmond, NSW. You are welcome to give me a call to join in.Henning, 0433 559 414 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HouseInOz Posted December 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 15, 2009 I plan to organise some lessons for my kids (8 & 10) next year in Richmond, NSW. You are welcome to give me a call to join in.Henning, 0433 559 414Hi ThereWe are only visiting Sydney from 18 Dec to 3 Jan 2010, sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coyote Posted December 16, 2009 Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 This is just down the road from where we live (Sutherland Shire). I have driven past this place a few times and often wanted to stop in. Why dont you give them a try - I have no idea what the fees are, but you never knowhttp://www.kurnellboardingstables.com.au/_.../page_home.htmlThey have a school holiday programme too:School Holiday Day Camps Includes morning/afternoon teaFull day $110.0010am to 4pmHalf day $70.00Morning 10am to 1pmAfternoon 1pm to 4pmOur day camps being with brushing and saddling the horse we will be riding for the day. We then have some lesson time to refresh our riding technique. After this we will play some games on the horses this may include relays, bull rush, ship/shore/rail/wall, crocodile/crocodile, stuck in the mud, fruit salad, musical witches hats & simon says. We then have our lunch for 45 minutes and allow our horses to take a well deserved break. After lunch we all get back on our horses for more fun and games. The afternoon may include some jumping courses, a ride through the paddocks and an optional bare back ride is always fun. At the end of our riding we unsaddle and hose and brush our horses down, put them back in their stable for dinner. We all jump on the feed truck and give all the horses their dinner. Then home time... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HouseInOz Posted December 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted December 16, 2009 This is just down the road from where we live (Sutherland Shire). I have driven past this place a few times and often wanted to stop in. Why dont you give them a try - I have no idea what the fees are, but you never knowhttp://www.kurnellboardingstables.com.au/_.../page_home.htmlThey have a school holiday programme too:School Holiday Day Camps Includes morning/afternoon teaFull day $110.0010am to 4pmHalf day $70.00Morning 10am to 1pmAfternoon 1pm to 4pmOur day camps being with brushing and saddling the horse we will be riding for the day. We then have some lesson time to refresh our riding technique. After this we will play some games on the horses this may include relays, bull rush, ship/shore/rail/wall, crocodile/crocodile, stuck in the mud, fruit salad, musical witches hats & simon says. We then have our lunch for 45 minutes and allow our horses to take a well deserved break. After lunch we all get back on our horses for more fun and games. The afternoon may include some jumping courses, a ride through the paddocks and an optional bare back ride is always fun. At the end of our riding we unsaddle and hose and brush our horses down, put them back in their stable for dinner. We all jump on the feed truck and give all the horses their dinner. Then home time...Wow - I am definitely having a look at them! Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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