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First Saddle: A Three-Day Intro to Horse Riding for Kids in Virginia, NT
A three-day, beginner-friendly horsemanship clinic for 9–15 year‑olds teaching stable management, riding fundamentals and confidence in a small-group setting.
First Saddle: A Three-Day Intro to Horse Riding for Kids in Virginia, NT.
Experience the thrill of a first real ride in a professionally structured, three‑day kids horsemanship clinic that combines full days of practical horse care, progressive riding instruction and stable management in a supportive small‑group environment.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Your first real ride in the saddle
A structured progression of mounted sessions guides beginners from mounting and posture to arena work, so each rider experiences their first real ride with instructor support and photo opportunities to mark the moment.
Learn to control and guide your horse
The clinic covers essential riding basics — mounting, posture and rein control — plus mounted games and skill‑building exercises that develop competence over progressive sessions.
Supportive, low‑ratio instruction
Designed as a small‑group program, the clinic emphasizes personalised feedback from experienced instructors and confidence drills in a safe arena environment.
What the day feels like
What the three days feel like
Across three full days participants move from a safety briefing to meeting and saddling their horse, then through repeated, supported arena sessions that reinforce posture, rein control and basic riding skills; days also include practical horse care, rest breaks, confidence drills and a final cool‑down and wrap‑up with photos.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this clinic fits — and who it doesn’t.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The program is structured as a three‑day kids horsemanship clinic; single‑day bookings may be available if places remain.
Meet at 150 burdens creek rd Virginia NT for the program start.
The clinic operates in a small‑group environment with a low rider‑to‑instructor ratio to provide personalised feedback.
This program is run by Yarraman Territory; check with the operator for booking availability and any additional requirements.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the Introduction to Riding program run?
The program is offered as a three‑day kids horsemanship clinic.
What is the participant age requirement?
Participants must be between 9 and 15 years of age.
Where do attendees meet for the program?
The meeting location is 150 burdens creek rd Virginia NT.
Are single‑day bookings available?
Single‑day bookings may be available if places remain.
What does the clinic teach each day?
The clinic combines full days of practical horse care, stable management, progressive riding instruction, mounted games and confidence drills, concluding with cool‑down and photos.
Who operates the Introduction to Riding sessions?
The sessions are operated by Yarraman Territory.