Chapman Valley Camping & Horse Rides

17/01/2026

Caption this! 😆 🐮

16/01/2026

We had a crazy afternoon yesterday! Mother Nature decided to rearrange our yards! 😬 Luckily the yards were empty at the time, and no-one was hurt … except for a few railings.

15/01/2026

"Arena" Time!
Before each ride, we spend as much time as our riders need practicing in our arena (yeah...it's a bush arena... think ... big safe yard!).
This includes guidance, answering questions ... or just some time to just be. And of course, photos! 💚🐴

14/01/2026

Just a heads up for everyone coming out to Chapman Valley over the coming weeks. With how dry everything is at the moment, we’ve had to press pause on campfires for now.

This includes fire pits and any open flames. Gas BBQs are still permitted under this rule. We know campfires are a big part of the experience, but this temporary measure is necessary to keep everyone safe and protect our land and home.

We really appreciate everyone helping us look after this beautiful place and look forward to being able to allow campfires once we receive some decent rain! 🌿 And in the meantime if everyone could get their rain-dancing boots out, we'd greatly appreciate it!

13/01/2026

((UPDATE: 1 SADDLE LEFT!))
Bring your own horse to a true blue cattle muster!

Our next BYO Cattle Muster is on 8th March, and is open for bookings! This one-day experience is designed especially for people who want to enjoy our legendary cattle musters on their own horse, and soak up some beautiful country.

We run two relaxed sessions on the day, one in the morning and one in the afternoon. You are welcome to do both, or just come along for the morning if you’re after a lighter, shorter experience. Everything is done at a walk, with calm cattle, plenty of space, and lots of support.

These days are a supportive way to introduce your horse to cattle, build confidence, and have a fun, low stress ride with like minded people. There’s no pushing, no rushing, and no expectations. If you’ve been curious about trying cattle with your own horse, this is a beautiful way to do it.

8th March at Chapman Valley. Book now!
https://www.chapmanvalleyhorseriding.com/holiday-with-your-horse/

12/01/2026

Twins!! 🐮
On one of our cattle musters late last year we were delighted to discover one of moo-mummas had twins!!! Super rare on the farm for twins to go full term, deliver safely and for mum to raise them herself - we're very proud of her! 💚

04/01/2026

Meet Banjo 💛🐴
Some of you might’ve spotted a new face quietly hanging around Chapman Valley last year. This is Banjo, our newest gelding, and he’s been very patiently working his way through our testing regime, waiting to meet you all!

Before any horse is introduced to you all, they go through a pretty vigorous testing and settling-in process. We’re delighted to announce that he’s now officially passed all of his tests and has recently been introduced to some of our wonderful guests. And honestly? He’s been an absolute sweetheart and is fast rising through the ranks of our regular's favourites!

A beautiful boy inside and out, and we’re pretty excited to have him as part of the team 🐎✨

03/01/2026

𝙒𝙚’𝙧𝙚 𝙝𝙞𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜!!​ 🐎
​Chapman Valley is looking for an additional member to add to our awesome team of 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐬! If you’re an enthusiastic, hard-working horse lover with great people skills, and work well in a team environment, we want to hear from you!​
Duties include chatting with and assisting customers, general horse duties (grooming, saddling, stable duties), and leading Trail Rides (teaching people to ride and handle horses safely and generally being a fun and reliable person to be around). Being a Trail Guide is a great opportunity to meet people from all walks of life (many of our customers become great friends!), work outdoors, and spend time with the best animal in the world - Horses! (Okay, maybe we’re biased!)​​
The horses at Chapman Valley are well-mannered, healthy, and much loved. We hold horse health and welfare to the highest standard - and hope to attract applicants with these same values.​
𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟖𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐥𝐝. 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐛𝐞 𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐚𝐥𝐤, 𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫. 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐀𝐢𝐝 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 (𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐨𝐛𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠).
**This position is casual weekend work (at least 2 weekends per month, but more days may be available at times), with the potential for additional midweek work in the future.
📨To apply, please email your Resume and Cover Letter to 𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗲@𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗺𝗮𝗻𝘃𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝘆𝗵𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴.𝗰𝗼𝗺​ . Please include information about your availability and any other commitments in your 𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿.
📍7054 Putty Road, Howes Valley, NSW 2330

30/12/2025

Looking back on 2025, it’s clear how much this place is shaped by people as much as horses.
By camps, musters, quiet camping nights, shared meals, and long days that don’t always make it online.

Thank you to everyone who was part of it, whether you rode, stayed, helped out, or simply shared the space with us.
Here’s to carrying all of that into 2026. 🥂🐴

26/12/2025

26/12/2025

Just a little reminder before the day slips away…
𝐁𝐨𝐱𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐒𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲.
30% off rides, camping and accommodation.
The biggest sale we run all year.

If you’ve been thinking about it, today’s the day to lock it in.
Bookings via the website - use code BDS2612
www.chapmanvalleyhorseriding.com
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*Terms and Conditions*
- Discount applies to camping, selected horse riding, and accommodation (Drover’s Quarters/The Basin), paid in full between Dec. 25-26, 2025.
- The redeemable/travel period runs from Dec. 27, 2025 - Dec 31, 2026.
- Excludes Gift Certificates, dates that fall on Long Weekends/Public Holidays, special events/multi-day rides (ie. cattle musters, adult horse camps) and extras/add-ons.
- Discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer, including but not limited to the special January camping special pricing (camping in January special pricing).
- Discount cannot be applied to existing bookings, or transferred to other experiences.
- The full standard rate applies to bookings made after the sale ends.
- Rides must still reach their minimum 2-person requirement to depart.
- If the ride is cancelled due to minimum numbers not being reached, weather conditions, or any other reason, this discount is not changeable to another date outside the redeemable period.
- If you postpone your booking to that which falls outside the above dates, the new booking will be subject to the full standard rate.
- See the full list of our Terms and Conditions.