Ajay Equestrian Riding School

23/08/2024

Hey guys! Leah has taken charge of our new insta page! Please follow the page for great videos of our comp and riding school life!

https://www.instagram.com/ajayequestrian.ridingschool04?igsh=bWh4OHZveTJuZTZy

17/08/2024

We love all of our horses here at Ajays, and yes, some are quiet and boring, but they are safe, some are forward, test you and make you think and work hard. But they all have a place and they are all perfect in their own special ways. 🥰

A small stab in the heart is what you feel when you put up the day's riding list and you see riders sinking heavily in their shoulders when reading which horse they are assigned for the lesson. A small stab in the heart for that horse that for an hour will carry around a rider who has already decided that he does not like his horse. A small stab in the heart for the horse that did not choose the rider himself but still does his best, lesson after lesson.

Riding is a privilege and something you have chosen to do. If you chose to ride at a riding school, your instructor assumes that you actually want to learn how to ride. The instructor's highest wish is that you get good at it.

Often there is a plan and a thought as to why you are assigned to that exact horse. Before you mount up next time, ask yourself "what can this horse teach me today?" All horses have something to give, a feeling or a new tool in the box.

The art is actually in being able to get a lazy horse to move forward, to get an uncertain horse to gain confidence, a naughty horse to focus or a tense horse to be released. It takes work. If you think a horse is boring, it's more likely that you don't ride the horse as well as you think! It's not easy to be confronted with your own shortcomings, but it is in that very situation that you get the chance to truly grow as a rider.

The excuse that "it's not my kind of horse" is actually a really bad excuse. A good rider can ride any kind of horse. A good rider has trained many hours on different types of horses to become a good rider. A good rider can find and manage the gold nuggets in every horse.

If we absolutely want to ride, it is our duty to strive to do it as best as possible, even if it's only for fun. We owe it to every horse that carries us upon it's back.

Copied and shared with love for all of our horses, ponies and riders 🐎❤🐎

13/08/2024

Ummm i feel like I missed the memo of dress up day today at Ajay Equestrian Riding School ...
These girls made friends at one of our holiday camps and now have regular lessons together! It's so nice to see not only their riding progress, but also their friendship!
Super cute girls 🥰 Thanks for making us laugh!

12/08/2024

Hi guys!
We are doing a uniform order. If you would like to have a riding top, Jumper or jacket to come to your lessons in please get your order to me asap.
Please PM your order.

Polo (with back logo): $49
Hoodie: $55
Water proof Jacket: $144

03/08/2024

Another day of making xc jumps! Can't wait until it's all painted up and ready to jump!
Thanks to Claire Rooney for the best day! Just like old times building crap together 😂

16/07/2024

Our Equine Education course kicks off again tomorrow night!
If you would like to be a part of this awesome little group who will have the privilege of taking our horses out to compete after they have learnt some invaluable information about their equine friends send me a message.
There is so much to learn and do and the course is structured around your interests.
So come have heaps of fun with us!!

(Must currently be enrolled in lessons or have a child in lessons, parents most welcome and encouraged to join us)

12/07/2024

Ajay Equestrian have just had a riding lesson availability open up on a Saturday.
If you would like this spot please message me.

12/07/2024

Polly was super excited to take her puppy out to test out the new arena!
Can't wait for this bloody rain to bu**er off so it can be finished.... or are we waiting for me to make up my mind as to what I want on the footing?? 😅 hard to tell sometimes!

07/07/2024

One of our little project ponies getting rebroken and one of our students Ella learning how to break in a pony. Win win for everyone! And what an awesome little pony this one will be!!

07/07/2024

Got a little bit more of the course done today. Lots still to go but it was such a nice day to start getting things put together.
Thanks to Leah, Ella Hayden and Jenni for all their help.

06/07/2024

Doesn't look like much yet, but this is the end of day 1 of building our cross country course!
Super excited to get it finished so everyone can enjoy it. There will be a lot of different things to try!

02/07/2024

FRIDAY NIGHT EQUINE EDUCATION GROUP!!!
If you missed out last term, you don't want to miss out this term!!
We covered everything from how to buy a horse, clipping, wound care and first aid, saddle fitting, Massage how to care for your horse, lunging styles, liberty and so much more!!!
This terms students are going to be focusing more on the riding aspect in part 2 of the course to prepare them to compete, so we will be taking on more students this term to start the theory section (very hands on!)
Joining in on this program allows you to also compete on our horses! We organise a competition and take you there.
Cost is $40/week plus competition fees inc fees for travel etc.
This is only offered to students who are having regular lessons with us as well. We ask for a commitment from you to this program to be able to compete.

This last term has been a huge amount of fun so if you would like to join us next term please get in touch now.

02/07/2024

Thanks to everyone who commented or messaged me about horses. We found this not so little gem Gallie 🥰 he is beautiful and we can't wait to have a ride but will let him settle in to the craziness here for the night.

Still looking for a pony for lease so please still keep your eyes and ears open for me 🙏

24/06/2024

24/06/2024

LATEST UPDATE OF AVAILABILITY

These are the current Available times for lessons. Please note that when you message me they may not still be available.
So please get in quick.
Pretty much any of the Privates can be made into Groups with enough interest.
Message me if you would like to book any of these times. Thanks, Abbey

Monday
Privates:
12pm fortnightly

Tuesday
BOOKED OUT

Wednesday
Privates:
130pm fortnightly
1230pm fortnightly

Groups:
2pm fortnightly Adults intermediate
3pm fortnightly Adults intermediate/beginner
6pm weekly intermediate/advanced teens

Thursday
Group:
1pm intermediate weekly
4pm beginner/intermediate teen weekly

Friday
Private:
3pm fortnightly

Saturdays
BOOKED OUT

20/06/2024

Tiggys first school lesson 🥰 such a good girl! The girls have done an amazing job with her!

19/06/2024

SCHOOL HOLIDAYS!
Reminder that normal lessons continue over the school holidays. If you would like to ride at an earlier time to avoid the cold nights please message me.
If you cannot make lessons over the holidays please let me know.
We are not running any programs over these holidays as it will be too cold. Hopefully next holidays we will be having some extra activities on.
Thanks 😊

17/06/2024

It's dental month here at Ajay Equestrian Riding School ... yes when you have a lot of horses you have a dental month 😂
Today it was Tiggy, Cilla, Mac, Licorice and Wolfies turn.
Cilla and Licorice both had wolf teeth removed.
Thanks to Ballarat Veterinary Practice as always for making my horses feel better.

Reminder to make sure your horses teeth are checked over regularly (at least yearly) for any sharp points to be taken off and any issues to be picked up quickly to avoid pain to your horse.

16/06/2024

New cross country jumps!! 🥰

14/06/2024

Yes, we have a lot of horses, 27 in fact!

Why do we have so many??... Let's put it in to perspective shall we?

1 is here on vet nursing care as I am also a qualified vet nurse so this is part of what I do. He is on full stable Rest, fed 2 to 3 times a day (whenever he is out of hay!) And walked daily.

1 is purely agisted here

1 is my good horse who doesn't get used in the school.
1 is Sophie's good pony who doesn't get used in the school

4 are being rebroken and will hopefully one day be used in the riding school as our old faithfuls get older every day sadly...

So that leaves 19 horses for the school for those counting along

Out of those 19, we have 7 large horses, 7 Galloway's, and 5 ponies.

On last count, we had 208 students per fortnight! On average that's 104 students per week, we only like our horses to be used once a day if possible. Sometimes they need to be used twice to cover a horse that is on a break or injured. So, we always make sure they have 2 days off a week.
That means that every one of our 19 working horses atm needs to do at least 1 lesson 5 days a week, which we think is enough for them.

In between their lesson times, our horses go out into their paddocks with the horses they are matched up with as friends who get a long to enjoy their day. They get fed either a no sugar round bale or a clover rye round bale and are free to be horses. Their hay alone costs over $500/ week!

We are very proud of the fact we don't over use our horses and of the way they are treated while working and living here. They are a huge part of our team and the reason why people love coming here.

If we had less horses, it would mean a huge work load on them, or I would have to start saying no to new clients, which we all know I'm a people pleaser and will be doing everything I can to make sure I don't have to say no to letting people enjoy horses.

Thanks for reading if you got this far. I hope this clears up why I have an uncontrollable urge to purchase new horses 😁

13/06/2024

Since coming to Ajays these 2 ponies hit it off as besties! They have started being ridden in the school now and are settling in really well. Pairs riding today and they were perfect!

09/06/2024

Family trail ride with Misty, Crown, Cherry, Wolfie and Jeep! Best way to spend a Sunday

02/06/2024

See we can fit 3 ponies in.
Meet Cilla, Tiggy and Mac !!
Now for the 3.5 hour trip home
Thank you Linda for trusting us with your babies!

30/05/2024

Another quick reminder to those who havnt let me know if they are continuing lessons or not next term, please let me know ASAP.
We are very full but thanks to our amazing new coaches I am adding more availability every day. So please message me if you would like to keep your spot or if you would like a break.
Thanks! Abbey

27/05/2024

TERM 3 BOOKINGS!
With the huge influx of new bookings to start up next term can current Ajay riders PLEASE let me know if you will be continuing lessons next term ASAP.
Send a message to the fb page to keep your booking.
I will hold your spot now if you wish to continue, but please don't leave it til the last minute to rebook!!
Thanks 😊 Abbey

27/05/2024

Sooo.... take your float to work day went really well for me 😂😂 went down for 1, came home with 2!
Meet Rupert and Wolfie! ... cause why not!

24/05/2024

Cherry's new clip job! Love clipping season 🥰 need more ideas for the other horses!