The Rides & Horses

Pony Rides

For the little ones!

Our two beautiful Shetland Ponies, Oliver and Jelly Bean, and much loved Australian Riding Pony, Bonnie, are available for cuddles, pats and led pony rides.  Parents are welcome to walk along with their youngsters to help boost their confidence or wait with cameras ready for that big smiley-faced photo. 

Oliver, Jelly Bean and Bonnie are also available for children aged between 6 and 9 for our ½ hour rides so the whole family can have fun together!

½ Hour Trail Rides

Great for families with younger children or nervous beginners! 

Taken at a gentle walk past our billabong where ducks abound, and through the rainforest surrounding babbling Cedar Creek, this ride provides a great introduction to horse riding, especially for children. 

Children must be at least 6 years of age, and may have staff lead their horse on a lead rope or walk beside them.

1 Hour Trail Ride

Suitable for beginner to advanced riders.

Winding through rainforest along beautiful Cedar Creek, and venturing higher up the mountain via bush trails, riders explore more of picturesque Thunderbird Park where they may catch a glimpse of wallabies or other Australian wildlife.  Experienced riders may trot and canter at the discretion of the trail leader.

Children must be at least 10 years of age unless they have had significant riding experience as they will ride independently.

1 ½ Hour Trail Ride

Suitable for beginner to advanced riders.

The trails on this ride are more challenging, however the rider discovers even more of Thunderbird Park as they snake their way through rugged bushland.  With views to the mountain tops and down through the valleys, the 1 ½ hour ride provides a great Aussie bush experience.  Trotting and cantering for experienced riders will be at the discretion of the trail leader.

Children must be over 10 years old.

The Horses

We have a range of horses available to suit riders with any level of experience.  They are all exceptionally fit, well cared for and in very good condition. 

Whilst strong and used to negotiating the mountain trails, we regret that our horses are not suited to carry riders who weigh over 95kgs. 

We use Australian stock saddles which are individually fitted for each horse, comfortable to ride in and well maintained.