If you’re looking for a new activity you can do with the horse-crazed youngster in your life, then the Mums, Dads & Tiny Tots horse riding sessions at The Outlook Riding Academy in Terrigal are definitely worth a try!
Designed for parents, carers, or grandparents along with their little equine enthusiasts, these super special sessions will give you both the opportunity to be on horseback together. And with a beautiful backdrop spanning over 18 acres of Central Coast countryside, we can’t think of a more gorgeous way to start the day with your little people!
PLUS, these classes are a great way to meet other Central Coast families with young children too! Read on to get all the details. ↓
Mums, Dads & Tiny Tots Program
Got a preschool-aged child who simply adores horses and just can’t wait to get in the saddle? The Mums, Dads & Tiny Tots program at The Outlook Riding Academy in Terrigal is perfect for children aged 3-5 years, along with their adults.
During these hour-long lessons, your ride may include anything from obstacle courses and treasure hunts to trail rides and horseback games. So it won’t just be the kids getting excited, we imagine the adults will be pretty pumped too!
Throughout the Mums, Dads & Tiny Tots program, little riding adventurers can expect to learn:
+ The art of effective horsemanship, as opposed to simply experiencing lead pony rides.
+ Attitude, balance, control, and confidence (mind-body skills) that will serve your child for years to come.
+ The same program used when teaching small children in The Outlook Academy’s professional lessons – all in a fun, loving environment.
The added bonus? Research has shown that kids who grow up in a safe environment and who have positive early learning experiences go on to become physically, emotionally, and socially healthy adults!
Higher Needs Groups
The Outlook Riding Academy regularly hosts groups and individuals with higher needs. If you require assistance with tailoring your child’s experience according to capability, get in touch with Sam on 0427 189 567.
Cost: $99 per rider.
Age-Group: Suitable for 3-year-olds to 5-year-olds.
Contact: Visit The Outlook Riding Academy website for class details or to book an adventure with your child!
Winter School Holiday Horse Riding Camps
If your kids or teens love being active and discovering the great outdoors, they will have a blast at The Outlook Riding Academy’s winter holiday camp. Set on 18 beautiful acres in Terrigal, your minis will get to explore paddocks and rainforest tracks by horseback while working on their riding skills. They could even ask some of their friends from school to tag along, or make new pals who love horses just as much as they do!
Camps will be running from Monday to Thursday in both weeks of the July school holidays and you can book in for just a day or for a whole week.
The Outlook Riding Academy’s winter school holiday day camp is for all levels and is even suitable for kids who haven’t been on horseback before. The program includes mounted games, barrel racing, show jumping, face painting, and cooking marshmallows around the fire pit.
Here’s a breakdown of what riders will be doing every day:
- 8:30am: drop off and games on foot while everyone arrives
- 9am – horse stables (clean the stables + horse grooming and platting)
- 9:30am – riding adventure
- Morning tea break
- Then more horse riding!
- 12pm-2:30pm – lunch break and afternoon activity
- 2:30pm – home time
Each afternoon has a special activity. Here’s a sneak peek of what to expect:
- July 4th: tote bag designing
- July 5th: painting with Rose & Renoir
- July 6th: polo cross on foot, archery and roasting marshmallows on the campfire
- July 7th: arts and crafts with Andrea + leather workshop
- July 11th: polo cross on foot, archery and roasting marshmallows on the campfire
- July 12th: arts and crafts with Andrea + leather workshop
- July 13th: painting with Rose & Renoir
- July 14th: baking
Find more details on The Outlook Riding Academy’s winter holiday camp program (including what to wear and bring) over on their website.
When: Week 1 (Mon-Thurs): July 4-7, 8:30am-2:30pm. Week 2 (Mon-Thurs): July 11-14, 8:30am-2:30pm. You can book in for as many days as you like – even the whole week!
Where: The Outlook Riding Academy, Scenic Highway, Terrigal.
Cost: $220 per child, per day.
Age Group: Suited to children aged 5-18 years.
Contact: Phone Sam on 0427 189 567 or email [email protected].
