Friday Mornings in the Paddock: A Brand-New Adventure for Local Families. 🌿🐴
We’re opening our gates for a fun 2-hour Adventure Time in the Paddock experience. Blending horse connection with the freedom of the great outdoors this March.
Join us every Friday morning in March:
Friday Dates: 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th March
Time: 10am – 12pm
Suitable for: 4 - 16 year olds
No lock-in contract: Book week-to-week as it suits you this month.
Parent Flexibility: You are welcome to stay and join our community or "drop and go"—whichever works best for your family.
MARCH INTRO RATES:
Cost: $100 per session* March intro rate
Sibling Discount (3 Children): $270 total per family* March intro rate
Sibling Discount (4 Children): $330 total per family* March intro rate
*These March sessions are currently offered at an introductory rate of $100 per child. Term 2 schedule and rates are TBC—stay tuned for updates!
Adventure Time in the Paddock
This is all about the freedom of the outdoors—blending nature play, discovery, and horsemanship into one action-packed experience. At The Outlook Riding Academy, we’ve created a purposeful sanctuary for children aged 4 to 16 to swap screens for sunshine, developing genuine confidence and independence through a deep bond with our horses and the land.
From bush walks and animal spotting to team-building and nature exploration, every minute is designed to get kids' boots dirty and their spirits high.
While horsemanship and horse connection are at the heart of every session, please note that this is a holistic paddock exploration session rather than a mounted riding lesson. Students will develop deep skills working with the horses on the ground and in the saddle, but not every session is a mounted riding session.
Why The Outlook Adventures
Small Groups: 3–10 students for quality coaching and safety.
Hands-on Growth: More than just a riding lesson; it's about connection, exploration, and growing at their own pace.
Parent Flexibility: You are welcome to stay and join our community or "drop and go"—whichever works best for your family.
What the Adventure Looks Like
Every session is a rotation of nature play, paddock exploration, and horsemanship. To ensure everyone gets the most out of their time, we enjoy group activities together and split into Junior and Senior groups for age-appropriate tasks.
While not every session is fully mounted, every session is hands-on:
Equine Education: Mastering horse anatomy, nutrition, and health through observing the herd, feeding, grooming, and leading.
Behaviour & Communication: Learning to "read" body language—from eye shape to ear position—to interact safely and build a bond based on trust.
Paddock & Stable Management: Building teamwork through real-world skills such as saddlery, yard maintenance, and training course setup.
Equine-Assisted Social Skills: Linking herd roles (leader, watcher, nurturer) to human group dynamics to build social confidence.
Nature Awareness: Engaging in quiet observation, animal tracking, and noticing the rhythms and sounds of nature. Plus, bush walks on the property.
Riding Progression: Quality time in the saddle covering everything from control fundamentals to mounted games and jumping.
Space to Grow: We provide a safe, inclusive environment where every student is encouraged to explore, experiment, and lead at their own pace.
How To Book:
We use EC Pro, a booking portal, to keep things simple. Here is how to secure your spot:
Add the rider(s) to your profile. ie, your child/children who will be attending
Select “MY EVENTS” from the home page
Book An Event: Adventure Time in the Paddock: select a Friday date
A rider number (means their age) | you don’t need a horse name when booking
Check out
Note: We will pause for the Easter break to gather preferences for Term 2. We’ll look at splitting days or times by age group to ensure the best experience and consistency for every child and family.
What to Bring & Wear
For safety and comfort, please bring a backpack with:
Enclosed shoes are mandatory for kids and adults (boots or sneakers).
Hat, sun-protective clothing, water bottle and a food snack.
Raincoat and gumboots if rain is forecast
We provide helmets
Read our FAQs for more info + parking
Help Us Shape Term 2
We want to build a schedule that works for your family. To help us finalise our Term 2 calendar, please reply to this email remond6@bigpond.com with:
Your two preferred days (Monday–Friday)
Your preferred time slot (9am–11am OR 10am–12pm)
Example Reply: "Every Thursday, 9am–11am works best for us!"
We are here to shape these sessions around the kids, so the more you share about your child’s needs or your specific schedule, the better we can structure the groups.
Cancellation Policy:
To cancel or reschedule, please log onto EC Pro and make adjustments to the upcoming session 24 hours prior to the start time. Upon cancellation, the session credit will be reinstated as online EC PRO credit in your account. All changes (cancellations/rescheduling) must be made at least 24 hours before the scheduled lesson. The client and rider are responsible for making changes to their lesson, from rescheduling to cancelling. The Outlook Riding Academy does not take any responsibility for changing your lesson. Within 24 hours, there is no account credit refund.
Please note that a credit refund pertains solely to EC PRO account credit. We do not issue refunds through bank transfers, cash, or any alternative methods. If the notice period is less than 24 hours, no refund or credit will be provided. Your understanding and cooperation in adhering to these terms are greatly appreciated.
