The Ranch Byron Bay

29/09/2025

✨ Big week out on the Clarence ✨

Queeny, one of our beloved home-bred Warlander mares, headed out on her first proper ride in the hills with her new human, Jess. 💛 Not so long ago she was our pack horse carrying lunch — now she’s carrying Jess on an 18km adventure, moving through the paces with ease and taking such good care of her rider. She’s a sweet, trustworthy soul and we completely adore her. 🐎🌿

Tonto came along too — starting out as the pack horse ponied off Mandela, then finding his own stride, and I rode him the last 4kms home. For only his second saddle ride he did amazingly well! 🙌 Of course, trusty Mandela led the way like the legend he always is.

26/09/2025

Birthday celebrations Ranch style! ✨
We had an epic crew roll in for camping and riding to celebrate their friend’s birthday 🎉🐎

From the Troopy Horse Safari at full speed, with the herd bursting out of the forest and racing each other home 🐴🔥 — the horses had some serious pep in their step today which is always exhilarating to be part of,
to a fun river ride 🌿🌊 …
and finishing with the ultimate – a ba****ck swim in the Clarence River, where the horses absolutely loved it. After splashing around they all fell into a meditative trance, some even groaning with deep relaxation 🌞💦

If you’d like to book your next celebratory, action-packed getaway, links in bio or DM us for more info 🤠✨

****ckSwim

22/09/2025

🐎✨ Days on the Ranch are never the same… one minute we’re building horse shelters and setting up new yards, the next we’re saddling up, trekking out, and swimming the horses in the Clarence River.

If you want to experience some of this magic yourself, we’d love to welcome you 🤠💦

🌿 Ride Options:
• 1hr River Ride – $150
• 2hr River Ride (incl. ba****ck swim) – $250
• Full-Day Trek – $450
• Troopy Horse Safari – $50

✨ Stay Options:
• Rustic riverside bunkhouse (sleeps 9)
• Entire Homestead (sleeps 10)
• Swan Lake camping under the stars

📍 The Ranch on Clarence, NSW
📞 Shanti – 0408 752 181
🌐 theranchbyronbay.com

18/09/2025

My Approach to Working with Horses

For me, the horses are family. I watch, listen, and let them guide the process. They’ll come in from 500 acres with a call and a whistle, ready to connect. Our days are spent together like old friends — hanging out, sometimes riding out, with the young ones always close by, learning through quiet observation and becoming part of daily life.

I’m not performance-driven. Everything happens in it’s own time, when the horses are truly ready. Above all, it needs to be fun — for the horses, for me, and for the clients who ride them.

Starting a young horse is not a quick process. It can take years of little moments, small steps woven into the rhythm of daily life. By the time I first sit on their back, it’s a non-event — no bucking, no fear, just a natural progression of trust.

This is how I work: through patience, joy, and mutual respect. It’s always valuable to see different methods, but for me the most important thing is that the horses are in a good head/heart space — one that is fear-free, grounded, and open to partnership.

This is one of my favourite photos from my favourite Photographer

21/08/2025

Hazza tells it how it is out on the farm. Bringing the horses in Ranch style. Fantom (the black Friesian Stallion) meets his son Spirit for the first time

23/06/2025

Keen for a holiday adventure? 🐴🌿
Come ride with us these school holidays on the banks of the Clarence River.

We’ve got options for all levels:

🐎 1-Hour River Ride – A gentle wander for beginners and families
🐎 2-Hour Ride + Ba****ck Swim – Ride trails, then swim the horses in the river!
🐎 Full-Day Wilderness Trek – Saddle up for an unforgettable day in the wild

Plus 👉 Troopy Horse Safari – Hop in the 4WD and track the herd across 500 acres. Watch them run, and move with them at their speed.

Camping, bunkhouse, horses, rivers and space to roam. You can even book out the old homestead for large group booking. It’s all here waiting.

DM to book or check the link in bio 💛 Read more in the captions
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