School Holiday Riding Camps

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We love the school holiday period and the opportunity to give our riders extra time at the yard to develop their riding skills, build their equine knowledge and enjoy quality time with the horses.

Our holiday camps are designed for different riding abilities, from complete beginners through to advanced riders, with a combination of riding, horsemanship and fun yard activities. They are a great opportunity for riders to gain confidence, learn more about horse care and get a feel for what it is like to have a horse of their own.

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Christmas 2026 & January 2027 Holiday Riding Camps

Glenorie | December 2026 – January 2027

Join us for our Christmas and January school holiday riding camps at Whyld Equestrian Coaching! Our camps offer riders of all ages and abilities the opportunity to improve their riding, develop their horsemanship skills and enjoy time with horses in a supportive, structured environment.

Riders will participate in dressage, show jumping, flatwork, polework, trail rides, horse care, competition preparation and stable management, with activities adjusted to suit beginner, intermediate and advanced riders.

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December Christmas Camp

Monday 14 – Friday 18 December 2026

A fun, skill-building week to finish the year, with a mixture of riding activities, horsemanship and Christmas-themed challenges.

Riders can choose from 2-day, 3-day or 5-day booking options in December. 

 

January Holiday Camps

Week 1: Monday 4 – Friday 8 January 2027

Week 2: Monday 11 – Friday 15 January 2027

Week 3: Monday 18 – Friday 22 January 2027

Week 4: Monday 25 – Friday 29 January 2027

 

Camps will include a variety of activities tailored to each rider’s skill level and experience. Each week will be carefully planned to provide progression, variety and continued development for riders attending multiple weeks. Riders booking shorter camps will follow an adapted program, ensuring they still benefit from a well-rounded and rewarding experience within the days they attend.

 

Foundation and Horsemanship: Activities will be tailored to the group, with a combination of flatwork, dressage, show jumping, pole work and horsemanship.

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Dressage and Show jumping: Develop rhythm, accuracy and correct riding technique. Riders will work on dressage movements, pole work, jumping grids, course walking and building show jumping combinations.

 

Competition Training: Prepare for competition with individual riding goals, dressage test practice, show jumping courses and competition preparation. A mini competition will be incorporated into the program.

 

Advanced camp camping experience: An additional camping experience can be offered for suitable advanced riders, subject to confirmation of arrangements, supervision and numbers.

 

Daily Camp Schedule example

Standard camp hours: 9:00 am – 2:30 pm

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The daily timetable may be adjusted for weather, horse welfare, group ability and off-site activities. Camp timing will be confirmed once bookings and groupings a finalised.

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Camp Pricing

All prices include GST.

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Bringing your own horse?

We welcome riders to bring their own horses. We have plenty of float parking available, tack up areas, wash bays etc.

Possibility of horse board available for full week or several week camps. Enquire for availability and pricing.

Reduced rates are available for riders bringing their own horse.

 

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Rider Groups

Camps cater for beginner, intermediate and advanced riders. Riders will be grouped according to ability and experience, with activities adjusted to suit each level. Depending on numbers, groups may be split to ensure suitable instruction and horse allocation.

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What to Bring

• Riding clothes, boots and approved riding helmet

• Lunch, morning tea and plenty of water

• Suitable sun protection

• Any personal riding equipment required

Further information about horse allocation, booking arrangements and the advanced camping experience will be provided upon enquiry.

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How to Book Your Holiday Camp

To help us organise our December and January holiday camps, please let us know the following when enquiring:

1. What camp duration are you interested in?

• 2-day camp

• 3-day camp

• 5-day camp

• 2-week camp

• 3-week camp

2. Are your dates flexible?

If you have specific dates in mind, please let us know which dates you would like to attend. If you have flexibility, let us know which weeks you are available.

3. What is your riding experience?

New clients, please provide a brief description of your riding experience and ability so we can match you with a suitable horse and group.

4. Will you be bringing your own horse?

Please let us know if you will be riding a school horse or bringing your own. If you are bringing your own horse and do not currently agist with us, you are welcome to enquire about temporary agistment options.

5. Advanced riders: are you interested in overnight camping?

We are considering an overnight camping experience for our advanced riders during the January camps. Please let us know if this is something you would be interested in.

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A Few Important Notes

• Date flexibility is appreciated! If you can be flexible with your dates, please let us know. This helps us organise groups of riders with similar abilities and camp duration preferences, allowing us to create the best possible timetable for everyone.

• Places are limited. We currently have only four riding-school horses available, so school-horse places will be limited. Early enquiries are encouraged.

 

Once we have received your preferences, we can work on organising camp dates and suitable groups before confirming your booking.

Please let us know if you have any further questions.

Whyld Equestrian Coaching
whyldequestriancoaching@gmail.com