Horse Riding School
With hundreds of 5* reviews Zia Park Horse Riding School is one of the most popular riding schools in WA. We offer riding lessons for all ages 3 and over, from outright beginners to highly experienced riders. We have produced many horse riders competing successfully in a variety of disciplines and some of these riders belong to one of the local pony/adult riding clubs .
We also offer non-residential school holiday programs for children and teenagers during every WA holiday as well as regular adult rider clinics and training shows.
Our coaches hold nationally recognised accreditations and are mentored by coach educator Gail Simms. All coaches hold current working with children checks and current first aid certificates.
If you’re a rider with some experience and/or are new to Zia Park or you are unsure about which lesson to choose, please contact us.
For details about what our Horse Riding School can offer you, view our programs below:
Term Group Lessons
Ages: 7-99 (Children, teenagers and adults are taught in separate groups, matched to skill level)
Duration: 50 minutes, once per week during term (10 weeks)
Group size: 3-5 riders
Cost: $770 per term, or $88 per “drop-in” lesson
Content: Horse control, rider position, dressage, show jumping, cross country, mounted games, bush riding, horse management and more.
Syllabus: Pony Club Australia / Equestrian Australia
Booking: Contact us for Term group bookings
Tiny Tots Pony Experience
Ages: 3-6
Duration: 30 minutes
Cost: $75
Content: arena activities and a possible short trail ride
Syllabus: Focus on fun!
Booking: Online only
Private Lessons for Beginners
Ages: 7-99
Duration: 50 minutes
Cost: $150 (one rider), $125 pp (2 riders), $115 pp (3 riders)
Content: Horse handling, rider position, confidence and balance, horse welfare, correct application and effectiveness of aids.
Syllabus: Pony Club Australia / Equestrian Australia
Booking: Online only
Progression: This lesson is specifically designed for Beginner Riders and includes unmounted and mounted instruction. Riders may move on to age/skill appropriate group lessons if they wish to as soon as they can walk and trot confidently. Many riders are able to move to group lessons after two or three private beginners lessons, for younger or nervous riders this may take longer.
Private Lessons for Novice and above riders
Ages: 7-99
Duration: 50 minutes
Cost: $150 (1 rider), $125pp (2 riders), $115 pp (3 riders)
Content: Horse control on the ground and under saddle, rider position, balance, confidence and effectiveness. Horse welfare is an integral part of all riding instruction at Zia Park.
Syllabus: Private lessons allow us to tailor the lesson to your specific requirements. If you want to ride with a friend or family member, you may book for up to three riders to ride together. We offer instruction in dressage, show jumping, cross country, mounted games, bush riding and horse management.
Booking: Online only
Discount: Clients who lease* a Zia Park horse or bring their own horse receive a 20% discount (contact us for the discount code).
* To find out about horse leasing, please visit our horse leasing page.
School Holiday Programs
Ages: 5-18
Duration: We offer 2 and 3 consecutive half days during school holidays (non-residential)
Cost: $150 per day
Content: Horse control, rider position, dressage, show jumping, cross country, mounted games, bush riding and horse management
Syllabus: Pony Club Australia / Equestrian Australia
Booking: Online only
Our current programs can be found by following the link below. Book early as they always fill up very quickly.
Adult Clinics and Training Days
Ages: 18-99
Duration: 1 or 2 half days
Cost: Varies depending on the topic and coach, but approximately $180 per day
Content: We offer clinics throughout the year on a wide range of topics. These are presented by our own coaches or by visiting coaches depending on topic. Examples of recent clinics include ground work, dressage, poles, show jumping, working equitation, cross country jumping and trail riding.
Booking: Online only
Discount: Clients who lease* a Zia Park horse and riders with their own horse receive a 20% discount.
* To find out about horse leasing, please visit our horse leasing page.
Our current programs are listed below. Book early as they always fill up very quickly.
Looking for a Gift?
If you’d like to give someone the gift of riding lessons or a clinic at Zia Park, we now offer the ability to buy vouchers. You can choose a particular experience or just nominate an amount. Customise your voucher with a personal message and photo. Click here to buy a voucher now.
