Book into Accredited Riding Lessons

Yara Balba Stables has a small number of riding horses ranging in size.  We run regular accredited programmed, riding lessons at our boutique equestrian facilities in Mandalong (just off the M1 Freeway near Morisset NSW). After School riding lessons run on weekdays, with Saturday lessons most weekends. We also hold regular specialist clinics and training activities on some weekends- contact us for our latest Events Calandar

Proudly, Yara Balba Stables was one of Pony Club Australia’s Foundation Accredited Riding Centres, delivering the new PCA World Renown Equitation Science based Syllabus (2020). Yara Balba Stables is also a Nationally Accredited Delivery Centre for the combined Equestrian Australia, Australian Sports Commission and PCANSW “Ready Set Trot”  and “Trot Canter Gallop” innovative learn to ride programs. For more info, go to:

www.ponyclubaustralia.com.au 
www.readysettrot.com  or
www.rideahorse.com.au

All lessons follow public school term dates, with 4 terms per year- Summer, Autumn, Winter and Spring. Riders must book in for a full term of lessons at the start of each term. Limited numbers and horses are available. Lessons run for 75 minutes and always include tacking/ un-tacking/ grooming the horse/pony, with our focus on positive learning experiences. Lessons run for around 75 minutes, plus set-up, tacking etc. For information about current fees please contact us by email or phone.

Yara Balba Stables has a current complement of safe riding horses, catering to all levels, age and size of most riders. All students are strongly encouraged to join the Accredited Programs, which can keep riders engaged for years! Adults are also welcome to join in via the PCA Centre Rider Program (up to 70 years of age) or the “Trot Canter Gallop” open program.  Our covered arena keeps us dry or out of the sun when required and can also cater to social riding groups as well (see Equestrian Facilities).

As an Accredited Delivery Centre, Yara Balba Stables runs the PCA Centre Rider World Renown Syllabus of instruction, based upon Equitation Science and 80 years of Pony Club History in Australia. Alternate programs available are the’Ready Set Trot’ learn to ride and “Trot Canter Gallop” programs  PCA Centre Riders can work across 8 levels of Certificate Manuals, from the complete beginner up to Elite level, which is integrated within our riding lesson program. Our Instructors are NCAS (EA Level 1 General) Equestrian Australia qualified and PCANSW (Level 1 & Preliminary) accredited, with training qualifications in Working Equitation, Jumping Equitation, plus skills in Dressage, Flat Work, Sporting, Mounted Games, Working Equitation, Cross Country Skills and more.

We are a registered Covid 19 Safe Business with Covid 19 Safe Certificate, all coaches have current Working With Children Check Certificates and have current 1st Aid Certificates.

PLEASE NOTE: WE are a MICRO Business and only have several riding school horses. Groups are small and very limited spots are available. New riders may be placed on a WAIT LIST for when current riders are not available or move on. All new riders must undertake a Safety Induction Lesson prior to joining in with regular lessons. Waiver Forms, Application Forms, Equipment Checks are also undertaken.

PLEASE NOTE:
Age and Weight restrictions apply to All riders.
We also do not cater for casual riders nor do casual trail rides.

Facilities

Yara Balba Stables has a covered arena and stable complex, with viewing deck for spectators. This riding and teaching complex were opened in December 2015 and complies with current Australian Workplace Health & Safety Standards. Facilities also include a full show-jumping course in an enclosed paddock, 500m trotting track/ track riding course and large flat work areas, 20m x 60m covered arena,  cross country course (under development) and access to quiet, traffic free bush tracks with fabulous views of Lake Macquarie and the Watagan Mountains.

 NOTE: We do not cater for riders generally under the age of 8 years old, however, short 30 minute introductory lessons are available for very young riders. *Some younger riders in Beginner classes may need adult/ parent helpers to lead riders in the early stages. Weight / fitness limitations may apply for ALL horse/ rider combinations

Current Classes
Weekday afternoons- from 4pm in Winter and  4.30pm in Summer

*Saturdays- By Appointment Only
*When available

We generally follow the public school term dates, starting 1 week after students return to school (unless otherwise indicated). Additional lessons, training days and special events are often offered during the school holiday breaks- enquire directly for more details.

Email yarabalbastables@gmail.com