North Terrace Equestrian Services riding school offers Horse Wisdom through Equine-Assisted Learning.
EAL is a non-therapy skills-based service that focuses on teaching life skills, social skills, communication skills, or leadership skills Equine-assisted learning (EAL) is a non-therapy skills-based service that focuses on teaching life skills, social skills, communication skills, or leadership skills while facilitating personal growth and increased self-awareness through both mounted and non-moun
ted interactions with horses. Benefits of EAL:
•teaches empathy and willingness to accept responsibility while developing healthy relationships
•improves personal awareness while enhancing verbal and non-verbal communication skills
•provides an opportunity to attain immediate, honest and observable feedback with cause and effect situations
•promotes patience while considering the needs and views of others
•provides an opportunity to empower individuals to expand personal comfort zones while building confidence & self esteem
•challenges participants in a non-judgmental way
•develops personal work ethics, responsibility& appropriate assertiveness
•observe the nature of the horse and realize its importance to social success
•learn the importance of hierarchy and appreciating the value of community
•provides an appreciation for differences and diversity
•engages in discussion & activities to learn more about the horse & themselves
•encourages impulse control while improving decision making skills
•provides opportunities to immediately practice new skills
02/02/2025
Naomi Biscuit Alison and Batman had the most amazing ride experience - Craig’s Hut ride over the weekend - we are so incredibly thankful
NTES update
This week we are relocating ourselves back to Dapto 🙌 we will not be conducting any lessons or Pony Pals as ponies will need to settle back in
All lessons return from Monday 10th February
I have started confirming lessons and Pony Pal groups
If I haven’t been in touch please message me
Any new inquiries or previous riders that would like to book in please message
So excited to be back and looking forward to a wonderful year ❤️🐴
22/01/2025
That’s a wrap- Holiday Pony Pals at Kookaburrgh- Wednesday Pony Pals enjoyed the afternoon making new pals of ponies and people
21/01/2025
Tuesday Pony Pals had a wonderful day together- had the wonderful dentist Catherine Performance Dentistry and our wonderful Farrier Helena @ hammer and tongs ❤️🐴
20/01/2025
Monday Pony Pals doing their trail ride at Kookaburrgh- Jackson and I joined in the fun ❤️🐴
15/01/2025
4 spots available Monday 20th
FILLING UP FAST!!
January Holiday 1/2 Day Pony Pals Dates
Please message or email [email protected] to book
6th January - FULL
8th January - 1 spot available
13th January - 2 spots available
15th January - 1 spot available
20th January - FULL
22nd January - 6 spots available
15/01/2025
Wednesday 1/2 Day holiday Pony Pals having fun - luckily we had a little breeze to tolerate the heat and beat the incredible thunderstorm
14/01/2025
Tuesday Full day Pony Pals enjoying the day, happy ponies and people ❤️🐴
13/01/2025
Monday 1/2 Day holiday Pony Pals enjoyed the shade at Kookaburrgh- lots of fun made by all ❤️🐴
08/01/2025
Weather has been a challenge - from extreme heat to rain, wind and cooler temperatures- Tuesday Pony Pals still managed to have heaps of fun at Kookaburrgh ❤️🐴😊
05/01/2025
Monday 20th January now has 4 spots available - Get in quick 🐴
ALL other dates FULL
FILLING UP FAST!!
January Holiday 1/2 Day Pony Pals Dates
Please message or email [email protected] to book
6th January - FULL
8th January - 1 spot available
13th January - 2 spots available
15th January - 1 spot available
20th January - FULL
22nd January - 6 spots available
05/01/2025
Look at these NTES beauties
Biscuit and Tia
30/12/2024
ALL DATES BOOKED - please look at 1/2 Day programs
ALL BOOKED - Please check out 1/2 Day programs
January Full Day Pony Pals Holiday Dates
30/12/2024
Availability update
FILLING UP FAST!!
January Holiday 1/2 Day Pony Pals Dates
Please message or email [email protected] to book
6th January - FULL
8th January - 1 spot available
13th January - 2 spots available
15th January - 1 spot available
20th January - FULL
22nd January - 6 spots available
24/12/2024
Merry Christmas 🎄 🐴❤️
22/12/2024
NTES will also be doing Float Hire
Please message for further enquires
22/12/2024
ALL BOOKED - Please check out 1/2 Day programs
January Full Day Pony Pals Holiday Dates
22/12/2024
FILLING UP FAST!!
January Holiday 1/2 Day Pony Pals Dates
Please message or email [email protected] to book
6th January - FULL
8th January - 1 spot available
13th January - 2 spots available
15th January - 1 spot available
20th January - FULL
22nd January - 6 spots available
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Videos
Enjoying the shade at Kookaburrgh ❤️🐴 between extreme heat and thunderstorms- ponies have been lucky to be there x
Just a note that NTES will be back in Dapto 2025
We will make the most of Kookaburrgh until December 20 xx
📣Turn sound on and listen to the cicadas
Some more HELLOS from Boy Batman Jackson Thowra Chippy Ellie
Bob says HELLO
NTES Zebras enjoying a munch 🦓
Visiting the wonderful Red -@ Horse Wisdom Equine Assisted Learning ❤️🐴 Thank you Kellie - he is living the life
Kookaburrgh is also good for road rides - Pony Pals entertaining the neighbours 🐴❤️
Kookaburrgh trail rides are so much fun ❤️🐴
Today Original Pony Pals celebrated Boys birthday, 🎂 🐴❤️
No work on Sunday- Bob and Sunny get the green grass - and Honey and Fritz get to explore ❤️🐴🐕
North Terrace Equestrian Services riding school offers Horse Wisdom through Equine-Assisted Learning. Equine-assisted learning (EAL) is a non-therapy skills-based service that focuses on teaching life skills, social skills, communication skills, or leadership skills while facilitating personal growth and increased self-awareness through both mounted and non-mounted interactions with horses.
Adaptive/Therapeutic horseback riding Adaptive Riding: Adaptive riding is a non-therapy skills-based service in which specially trained instructors teach horseback riding and horsemanship skills to students with disabilities or special needs. Therapeutic riding provides benefits in the areas of health, education, sport and recreation & leisure.
Adaptive Riding is recreational horseback riding lessons for individuals with special needs. Riders learn horsemanship and riding skills in an environment tailored to their individual needs and learning styles. We offer instruction to riders of all skill levels. Adaptive riding Services and Equine assisted learning are provided by educators, riding instructors, or life/professional development coaches who create a wide variety of games and exercises designed to meet each student's needs. Lesson plans take into account the rider's physical, emotional, and mental strengths and limitations. Classes include arena riding, trail rides, and group activities. With the combination of a trusted horse, instructor, and group of volunteers, riders become more willing to try new things and attain new goals.
How Adaptive Riding Works
A horse's soothing rhythm, strength, warmth, and three-dimensional movement pattern provide healthy exercise while improving circulation and muscle tone. The discipline associated with working with horses and the social interactions between peers benefit the mind and spirit while raising self-esteem and increasing self-sufficiency through accomplishment. The unconditional love of the horses has been proved to reduce anxiety, encourage interaction, and offer a haven where riders can feel a sense of empowerment.
Pony Pals places clients in small groups guided by specially-trained instructors to give participants the opportunity to develop a variety of life-enhancing abilities including; fine and gross motor skills; problem solving skills; organisational skills and attention skills.
At PONY PALS students:
· Build confidence
· Gain body awareness
· Raise self-esteem
· Handle responsibility
· Express creativity
· Create friendships
Participate in FUN ACTIVITIES like:
· Grooming
· Adaptive riding and horse wisdom instruction (45mins)
· Basic horse care
· Tacking
· Feeding
· Mane and tail braiding
· Horse education lessons
Prices: Small groups up to 8 people
1.5 hours - $60.00 per person
Refreshments provided
Private individual lesson Prices: Individual lesson plans are developed for each rider according to the level of instruction required.
½ hour riding lesson $50.00
1 hour lesson $100.00
Riding School Location:
Entrance: Darkes Road, Dapto, NSW, 2530
(Between Princes HWY and railway line)
Contact: Alison Alves 0407 235 624
Provider registration number: 4050021016
NDIS registration group: innovative community participation Support item no# 09_008_0116_6_3
