Endeavour Park Equestrian Centre

Ineke Thomson EFA/NCAS Level 1 Coach
1435 Barkers Lodge Road Oakdale NSW 2570 Australia
Phone Australia: 02-4659 7033     E-mail:ineke@endeavourpark.com.au
 

Here are details of upcoming Events

Click here for our School holiday Schedule

If you ride with us, you must sign a diclaimer form first, which then is valid for 12 months.

To view & print a copy click here.

Just call us on 46597033 or email ineke@endeavourpark.com.au to make a booking

More Information About Endeavour Park
All about our horses
Agistment
Guest Book
Home
Date Activity

COMING EVENTS

TO BE ADVISED


 

Riding Lessons for all ages

from 4-years old through to adults are available each day from Wednesday to Saturday, and on scheduled Sundays. Cost is $45 prepaid for one hour,$55 to pay on the day, with a choice of quality horses and ponies to suit all riders, or you can bring your own. Discounts are available for family members, and for block bookings. For the Tiny Tots under 6, pony leads are available.

During the school term, lessons are only $35(prepaid) or $45 (casual) weekdays for school-aged children

On Saturdays you may prefer a whole day of "horsing around" with our NEW

SATURDAY PONY DAY

Arrive by 9am, ready to groom and saddle up. Your favourite horse or pony will be available for your exclusive use, and you will ride in the morning, sharpening your skills in riding, including sporting, jumping and horsemanship. Next is lunch - either bring your own, or order from our local shop, and if it's hot you can swim in our in-ground pool. After lunch there's more riding, with fun games, activities and trail rides, before un-saddling and finishing up for the day.

All this for only $95 prepaid (bookings essential), or you can choose a half day for only $60. (conditions apply)

Every Wednesday to Friday during the school holidays

 

PONY FOR A DAY

(School Holidays program)

Come along & have your very own horse or pony for the day. We will ride both before & after lunch, and you can come early & learn how to groom, saddle & bridle him if you like. Cost is $85 for the day, or you can come for the morning or afternoon session for $45: all ages are welcome, including adults, and you can bring your own horse or pony if you wish.

Hours:

9am start for saddling & bridling

10am-12pm: morning session riding & activies

12pm-1pm: lunch (byo or order from our local shop)

1pm-3pm: afternoon session riding & activities

3pm-4pm: unsaddling & finish

 

Make a booking now!

Equi-Skills Training Days are held one Sunday of each month. Our next one is scheduled for

TO BE ADVISED


EQUISKILLS EXAMS

Ineke Thomson is an accredited Equiskills assessor, and can help you complete all your exams at your own time.

Equi-Skills Course & Horsemanship Days

The Equiskills program is a scheme for both student and adult riders in which riders work towards nationally recognised achievement certificates. Our sessions are tailored to each group, covering all the horse-management tasks and riding skills needed to successfully complete the course.

At the same time, our training days include horsemanship training, both on the ground and ridden. Whether you want to increase your own knowledge & abilities, or plan to pursue a career with horses, these days are ideally suited for you.

If your aim is obtain your certificates, you will need to enrol in the course through Equestrian Australia - we have the necessary information and can help you get started. The training will follow the syllabus of the EFA Introductory Riding & Horse Management Courses, and you can work through the tasks at your own pace. Ineke Thomson is an accredited Equiskills Trainer and Assessor.

Cost: $50 for 3 hours of horse riding, theory & practical skills.

For more details click here .

 

 

BIRTHDAY PARTIES

& ADULT GROUPS

Why not have your next birthday party at Endeavour Park!

Your party includes one hour of horse riding, and each child will have a helper to lead them if they are a beginner or feeling nervous. For the younger kids and beginners, they will go on a very quiet trail ride, walking only. The more experienced or confident riders will ride in one of our arenas, participating in games on horseback, going at paces suitable for their skill level. Again, all riders will have helpers if needed.

Whilst at Endeavour Park, you are welcome to use any of our facilities, including bbq, swimming pool, and enjoying our treed lawn area. We can arrange all your party-food needs, or we have plenty of fridge space for any cakes/food that you might like to bring, and a microwave for heating food, You can set up on our large under-cover table, or pick a special spot on our treed lawn.

If your party is in the afternoon, everyone may like to help feed our horses by travelling on the hay trailer, which is always lots of fun (min age 8yo). Our tractor usually sets off at around 4pm.

Cost: $30 per rider (minimum of $100)

To download more details just click here


A SPECIAL OCCASION FOR ADULTS

 

Or perhaps you would like to arrange a special day out for a group of your friends or work associates . If so, we can arrange a riding experience that caters for both beginners and experienced riders, and you may like to finish your day with Chicken & Champagne or a barbeque. Again, speak to us for details for a day out with a difference!

next date to be advised

Dressage Training Days

Here you will be able to ride a test of any level (even one without any canter) followed immediately by comments & hints by the judge. You can discuss any queries, and then re-ride the test to see if you can improve your score. It doesn't matter if you've never ridden in a dressagetest before -all levels & abilities are welcome, especially those starting out. No dressing up, plaiting or bridle number is required, & you do not need to be a member of the EA or a Club to participate.
This is your chance to talk to your judge about your scores!

Cost: $45 prepaid ($55 casual)to ride your test twice

 

next date to be advised

SHOWJUMPING TRAINING DAYS

 

This is a chance to gain experience at riding a showjumping course. You may ride the course as many times as you wish, and at any height you feel confident to jump. You will be awarded a "Clear Round Certificate" each time you complete the course without knocking any poles down, stopping or running out at any jumps, and finishing within the time limit. All levels & abilities are welcome, especially those starting out. No dressing up or plaiting is required, & you do not need to be a member of the EFA or a Club to participate.
Courses will start at 10.00am at cross-rail height (very small) and the jumps will be set higher as the day proceeds.

Cost: $45 (prepaid)for the day or $55 pay on the day

 

 

 Next date to be advised

 

Fun-Khana Day


Here is a chance to ride in fun games & races, including Bending, Flag Race, Keyhole, Barrel Racing, Bounce Pony, Trail Pony.

All ages & abilities, including beginners, welcome. We even have a class for walk only, which can be on a lead (great for "littlies" or even nervous Mums!)

Cost:$45 prepaid ($55 casual)- use one of our horses or ponies, or bring your own.

 

next dates to be advised

 

 

HORSEMANSHIP TRAINING DAYS

focusing on understanding horse behaviour


If you would like to understand more about why horses behave the way they do, or want to learn how to be more effective in the way you handle a horse, this day is for you.
We will work on general horse handling and on identifying particular areas of concern for our participants. We will start with "ground work" (unmounted), such as putting on the halter or bridle, leading, and improving the horse's "manner" when you are around him. We will then progress to asking for specific tasks, such as picking up his feet, lungeing, long reining or free jumping. For those who want to ride, the amount & level of riding will depend on each person's needs, working on improving the rider's balance and effectiveness, as well as a better understanding or horse behaviour in an effort to be able to prevent those "scary moments" we all have. You may use one of our reliable school horses, or bring your own.
Cost is $50 (prepaid) for 3 hours

   

Check here for the dates of our

next course

Bridles, Boots & Brushes

Course for Juniors


This exciting new concept is exclusive to Endeavour Park & is normally held Each Wednesday during the school holidays. This is a chance for children between 4 and 12 to learn the basics of caring for a pony.

Your child will learn basic grooming and care of their pony, how to look after their tack, how to catch & lead their pony safely and more, all in a safe & enjoyable way.

We have plenty of ponies to practice on, or bring your own if you have one.

10.00am to 2.00pm: Cost: $45

Check here for our next date

Combined Training Competition

 

This day combines a dressage (obedience) test, and a showjumping course, with the scores added together to get a result. We have very simple tests, and low jumps so that everyone can have a great day.

Cost: $45for the day, + $25 for the use of a school horse.

Practice showjumping will also be available after the competition rounds at no extra charge.

If you wish to ride in only the dressage or the showjumping, cost is $25 + $25 school horse hire.

 

Our next camp date to be confirmed

3-Day Horse-Riding Camp

3 Days of horse-riding fun
You will have your very own horse or pony for the length of the camp, and will learn how to groom, saddle & care for him.

Full Cost: $400

Click here for our fun-packed program

 

For further details, please contact Ineke:
Ph: 02-46597033 Email: Ineke@endeavourpark.com.au

 

© 2003 Endeavour Park