Outram Park Equestrian

24/12/2024

Our wonderful hard working ponies are now on a very well deserved break until the 3rd Jan!

Wishing everyone a very merry Christmas 🎅 Hoping your day is filled with love and laughter (and maybe a pony gift or too 😉)

From all of us at Outram Park ###

23/12/2024

➡️ Why I Choose Horses for My Kid: Lessons Worth Every Penny

People often ask me, “Why do you spend so much money on horses for your kid? They’re just ‘money pits,’ emotional heart-breakers made of tissue paper that can kick your lights out. Why?”

The answer is simple: because horses teach kids more than any iPad, social media influencer, or textbook ever could.

Yes, you’re right—horses are relentless in every way. They demand your time, energy, and finances. They can test your patience, challenge your emotions, and consume you entirely. But look at what they give in return.

⚡️ Lessons That Last a Lifetime

Horses teach my child skills no technology, trendy outfit, or peer group could ever provide:

• Nonverbal Communication: Learning to “speak” with a 1,200-pound animal without words develops awareness, empathy, and understanding.

• Responsibility: Early mornings, late nights, and putting the needs of another being before their own teach kids accountability.

• Confidence: The triumphs and struggles in the saddle or barn instill self-belief and grit.

• Emotional Intelligence: Handling setbacks, managing fears, and celebrating successes alongside a horse build emotional resilience.

• Decision-Making & Problem-Solving: When something goes wrong, as it inevitably does, kids learn to think critically and act swiftly.

• Goal Setting & Consistency: Progress with horses comes through small, consistent efforts—a powerful life lesson. swiftly.

• Value of Networking & Mentorship: The horse industry molds kids to be coachable and open minded to collaboration with their peers. Success in this industry requires a network - they learn that quickly.

Beyond the tangible skills, horses bring kids closer to nature, science, and even spirituality. There’s something deeply humbling and awe-inspiring about working with these magnificent creatures. I know for a fact they bring you closer to God as well.

🔥The Physical and Mental Challenge

Many don’t believe equestrian activities qualify as a sport. To that, I can only say: spend a day in the barn. The physical demands of mucking stalls, lifting hay bales, and conditioning a horse are real. Riding itself is a full-body workout that requires balance, strength, and coordination. These kids spend more time practicing their skills than most athletes on the planet.

But the mental aspect is just as significant. Equestrianism teaches kids how to master pressure, manage performance anxiety, and handle adversity with grace. Those are skills they’ll carry into every aspect of life.

👉 A Priceless Investment

I would rather my child be so consumed by the living, breathing responsibilities of horses than searching for validation on social media, in peer groups, or, worse, through harmful substances.

Horses are an investment—not just in riding lessons, vet bills, and show fees—but in my child’s future. I’d rather spend my money on building her character, teaching her discipline, and giving her life skills than on fleeting trends or technology that will soon be outdated.

Yes, horses are expensive. Yes, they’re challenging. But they’re also one of the greatest gifts I can give my child. Because when I look at her, I don’t just see a rider—I see a confident, capable, compassionate human being. And for that, horses are worth every penny.



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22/12/2024

What an absolutely fabulous morning we had at our final beach ride for 2024!!

It was so much fun!! Can't wait till our next beach rides in January!!

Horses are my passion. To be able to photograph them is a dream come true. Available for Equine Events, Stud and Private Shoots. For Enquiries please contact me via email [email protected] or Vickiphotos on Facebook.

21/12/2024

Outram Park Equestrian

Looking for a last minute Christmas gift??
Got horse mad kids driving you crazy already these school holidays??

Why not join one of our pony day camps or beach rides!!

Pony Day camps are 3 hours of horsey fun!
$100 per rider including morning tea
Suitable for 4 - 12 year olds. Beginners welcome.

Beach rides are a 30 minute ride at Naval Base horse beach. $60 per rider. Suitable for children and small adults.
Beginners also welcome

I have the following dates available 🙂

Pony Day Camp

January 6 - 1 spot
January 12 - 2 spots
January 21 - 2 spots
January 31 - 1 spot

Beach Rides

January 13 - 1 spot
January 30 - 1 spot
February 9 - 4 spots

Gift vouchers available ✨️

PM or contact 0438 929 752 to book. Prepayment is required to secure the booking.

20/12/2024

Pony Day Camp was a blast today!!

18/12/2024

We had so much fun at our first pony day camp today!
Festive Christmas fun!!

17/12/2024

Its almost here!!

Christmas pony day camp tomorrow!!

Bring your Christmas spirit and be prepared for loads of fun 🎄

14/12/2024

It's not long until our first pony day camp of the summer holidays!! Only 4 sleeps to go!!

We have so many fun things planned and can't wait to see everyone's smiling faces!

Feel free to dress in your xmas best too!!

12/12/2024

For anyone wanting to book a beach ride I only have 4 spots left for the summer holidays!!!

4 January - 2 spots FULL
13 January - 1 spot
30 January - 1 spot

These are the final places available and I won't be running anymore these holidays!

$60 per rider for 30 minutes at Naval Base Horse Beach

Beginners welcome.

PM or contact 0438 929 752 to book. Pre Payment is required to secure the booking.

12/12/2024

How cute is one of our youngest riders Mackenzie in her Outram Park polo and matching navy jods!!

10/12/2024

Our summer beach rides filled up so fast I've decided to add an extra date!

WHEN - Saturday 4 January 2025

WHERE - Naval Base Horse Beach

COST - $60 for 30 minutes

Prepayment is required. PM or contact 0438 929 752 to book.

We can even do gift vouchers for that last minute Christmas gift idea!!

08/12/2024

Summer is here and so is the heat 🥵

For the welfare of our horses and riders I may need to adjust lesson times to ride in the coolest part of the day but I will provide plenty of notice.

Please make sure you bring a water bottle to lessons as I will include plenty of breaks and our arena has plenty of shade.

If you feel it's too hot and decide you don't want to ride please remember I have a 24 hour cancellation policy ☺️

Otherwise it's happy riding!

08/12/2024

Lovely plaque I delivered to Marley's Transport as a thankyou for their sponsorship for 2024 ☺️

05/12/2024

It's not long until our December pony day camps and beach ride!!

The ponies are super excited to see everyone and join in the xmas fun!

Over Christmas and New Year the ponies (and I!) will be taking a well earned 2 week break from the 23 December to the 5 January.

Lessons will recommence from the 6 January as well as our pony day camps and summer beach rides 😎

01/12/2024

So so proud of Grace at the Peel PC trophy presentation coming away with some very special trophies!!

Overall Lead line Best Presented award

High-Point Lead line award

Such a fantastic club to be a part of and blown away by how much Grace has achieved in her first year of pony club 💖

Couldn't have achieved any of it without the lovely Rosie the wonder pony so a special thanks to Limara Matthews for entrusting Grace with this special little mare 😊

28/11/2024

Summer Beach Rides!!

I have very limited dates left with availability!!

30 minute ride at Naval Base horse beach
$60 per rider

These will be held on the following dates
December 22 FULL
January 7 FULL
January 15 - 2 spots available
January 23 - 4 spots available
January 26 - 5 spots available
January 30 - 2 spots available

I only have availability for 6 riders per session and these book out quickly!!

Prepayment to secure the booking is required. Please PM or contact 0438 929 752 to book