Welcome to “Yara Balba Stables”
‘Yara Balba’ in First Nation Darkinyung language, means Gum Tree Hill.
‘Stables’ represents a home for horses, a stable of artists, a place or studio of ideas, or a place to rest & stay.
Not surprisingly, ‘Yara Balba Stables’ offers Equestrian Training Opportunities & Events, Art Classes and Projects & Accommodation Options.
Our 56 acre (22Ha) farm at Mandalong, is an easy 90 minute easy drive from Sydney CBD and 5 minutes from the township of Morisset on the Western side of lovely Lake Macquarie.
Everyone loves coming to visit Yara Balba Stables, so why not check out what we do here and browse through the range of headings on this website!
We hope to meet YOU here soon!
Email yarabalbastables@gmail.com for more info…
Combined Training Clinic- 23 February 2025
Combined Training Clinic- 23 February 2025**BOOKINGS OPEN NOW via Nominate (Combined Training)** Welcome to the 1st of many fun, instructional Equestrian Training Days planned for 2025, our “Combined Training Practice Day on Sunday 23...
Venue Hire -Open Now!
Yara Balba Stables - Venue Hire- We are excited to announce a new direction in our activities! Venue Hire for Equestrian Events will open to Clubs, Groups, Coaches and Trainers! Either run your own events or have us facilitate one for you. We can offer our 20 x 60m...
Rider Testimonial- Donna Hodgson Preistley
Donna came to us at Yara Balba Stables in mid 2018 with her personal goal of wanting to canter once again. She ticked that off her bucket list, riding the beautiful Sam. We are still so proud of her achievement. Read her wonderful post below that still blows me away! Thanks Donna xxx
Testimonial- Donna Hodgson Preistley
“I returned to riding after 45 years
at 61 years of age. I found Yara Balba Stables Farm by complete accident as I wanted something close to home. Well what a life changing experience I have had over the last 4 months all because of this amazingly accomplished teacher Margete Erling – not only is she an extremely experienced rider she has created a safe and empowering environment where students of all age and ability can learn and accomplish their aspirations. My sense of achievement over these last 4 months is absolutely down to Margrete’s knowledge, nurturing, encouragement and her approach to imparting her understanding of the importance of the synergies between horse and rider. I can’t recommend Margrete Erling and Yara Balba Stables enough.”
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Riding Instruction
We run regular riding lessons at our Accredited Equestrian Centre 1.5hours drive North from Sydney, in Mandalong, 5 minutes off the M1 Motorway at the Morisset Interchange.
- Limited riding lessons run weekly
- Specialist Clinics held regularly
- Catering to all levels of riders
- All weather 60m x 20m covered arena & 70m x 50m Grassed Show-jump arena
- 500m fitness track
- XC Course always developing
Art Classes
We hold studio art classes for:
- People of all abilities
- Classes run every Thursday and cater to a variety of skills
- No skills required- bring your own projects along
- We cover foundation drawing skills, basic colour theory, painting with acrylics, oils, screen printing, mosaics, block printing, ceramics, working with ink and other materials/ or on self directed projects and activities.
Recent Events on our Blog
Community Art Projects
We have worked on many community art projects, facilitating numerous creative initiatives, for a range of people and organisations across the Central Coast, Hunter and Newcastle Region in New South Wales. Many of our projects can be seen on location or via our on- line gallery, which include painted murals, sculptures, ceramics, mosaics, place making artworks, photographs, short DVDs and more. For more information about a project or concept you’re considering, call us anytime- we’re always happy to chat about new ideas!
