Four Week – Adult Learn to Ride Immersive Course
This course is suitable for a range of riders; from complete beginner adult riders and parents of riders, to those progressing and improving their skills as well as those looking to get back in the saddle or learn more about horsemanship.
On the day:
Arrive 15 to 20 mins early if possible, to allow for helmet fittings etc.
Location:
101 Booralie Rd, Terrey Hills. Park in the top carpark and walk down the grass hill to the stables on your left. On the outside of the stable block towards the centre opposite the covered arena is the reception. Wait here for one of the team to assist you.
What to wear:
Long sleeves (and light weight layers depending on the weather) stretchy pants (not jeans) boots with a small heel and smooth sole (if you have them) We have a range of boots in most sizes if you don’t own any shoes.
Helmets are also provided if you don’t have your own. (Arrive earlier to find one that fits)
What to bring:
Water bottle and layers for change in weather.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
MC Equestrian Riding School is located in Terrey Hills and run by Dee McVicker. With over 30 years of experience Dee ensures the highest safety standards are met for both our riders and our horses. Our coaches are EA qualified and we pride ourselves on improving your horsemanship and enabling you to become a confident rider.
Our horses are calm and well schooled and our facilities are first-class and include; a state-of-the-art, floodlit, covered indoor arena with mirrors, a full-sized outdoor dressage arena and two outdoor smaller arenas. Enrol today as numbers are limited.
This course is aimed at beginner riders and parents of riders that want to be able to support their children and learn how to safely handle a horse. Must be an adult. Weight restrictions for horse safety 75kg (and only 2 horses available at that weight).
You will learn a number of essential horse riding skills including:
Outline of Sessions:
Session 1. Introduction to horse riding – horsemanship
Theory: Learn how to handle a horse
How to communicate with your horse – body language
Practical: Prepare your horse for riding (Tack up) + Grooming
Session 2. Building your knowledge
Theory: Caring for a horse
Practical: Communication and posture
Session 3. Accelerating your knowledge
Theory: Improving your communication with a horse
Practical: Improving your riding skills
Session 4. Reinforcing your knowledge
Theory: Recap on horsemanship skills learnt
Practical: Improving your riding skills
This course is delivered once a week for 4 weeks. Day or Evening courses are available.
Below are our available intakes to the Adult Riding and Horsemanship . Select the intake you wish to enrol into and complete the Online Enrolment Form
| Name | Date | Time | Location | Spaces | Cost | |
| Adult Riding Horsemanship - Wed 6PM - 8PM Trainer: MC Equestrian | 7 - 28 May 2025 | 06:00 pm - 08:00 pm | MC Equestrian Riding School | 4 | $660.00 | |
| Adult Riding Horsemanship - Fri 12PM - 2PM Trainer: MC Equestrian | 6 - 27 June 2025 | 12:00 pm - 02:00 pm | MC Equestrian Riding School | 3 | $660.00 |
If you have any questions related to the Adult Riding and Horsemanship please enquire here. Alternatively you can email one of our course-cordinators here
Northern Beaches Community College Ltd t/a Northern Beaches & Mosman College. Nationally accredited qualifications, work & computer skills, lifestyle RTO ID 90113
