Horse Riding Events & Holiday Camps

🐎 The Outlook Riding Academy opens its gates to thrilling school holiday day camps and events, tailor-made for equestrian enthusiasts.

  • No previous horse riding experience is required to attend a holiday camp or event.

  • All levels are welcome from complete beginners to saddle superstars.

  • We provide each rider with a helmet.

  • You don’t need to bring a horse or own a horse - we’ve got that part sorted.

🎄School Holiday Day Camps

Join us at The Outlook Riding Academy for a jam-packed, nature-inspired day in the paddocks!

How to book

  • Create an online account on Ec Pro - Add the ride to your profile, and select - “UPCOMING EVENTS”:

  • Pick your day camp date and check out. You do not need to add a rider number or horse when creating the booking.

  • Read to the bottom of this page for all the information you need, what riders need to bring, how the day runs and wet weather info.

  • Camp is made up of newbies / beginners and regular riders, we cater for ALL. A camp where new friendships are made ☺️

  • Perfect for kids eager to learn about horses, meet new friends, and enjoy an unforgettable day at the stables.

Dates:

  • 18th and 19th December | Time: 8:30 AM - 1 PM

  • 8th, 15th and 22nd January 2025 | Time: 8:30 AM - 1 PM

    • Price: $220 per child, per day Ages: 4 - 18 years

    • Join us for a day of horse riding, games, and outdoor adventure!

    • Activities include:

      • Welcome games and an introduction to the equine world

      • Grooming, plaiting, and tacking up horses

      • Horse riding time, split into groups based on age and skill level

      • Reindeer relays and Jingle bell jump courses

      • Fun Xmas themed games and team challenges in the paddock

      • Feeding apples and carrots to the horses

    • What to Bring: Morning tea, lunch, water bottle, hat, jumper, and sun protection

    • No lock-in commitments—book one day, multiple days, or all.

  • 21st December, Saddle Club Christmas Special 🎄 9AM - 12 PM

    • Please note: This event does not include horse riding. Private riding lessons are available to book between 9am - 1pm

    • Price: $55 per child, per day Ages: 4 - 18 years

    • A morning filled with holiday cheer, pony fun, and seasonal games—perfect for all horse-loving kids!

    • Activities:

      🎨 Pony Painting & Decorating: Festive colors and sparkles!

      🎅 Holiday Dress-Up: Decorate and dress up ponies with Christmas ribbons, bells, and bows.

      🦌 Pony Games: Obstacle courses and Christmas-themed challenges: Reindeer relays and Jingle bell jump courses and a candy cane scavenger hunt.

  • January dates coming soon….

What to bring:

  • Morning tea, lunch, water bottle, hat, jumper, and sun protection.

Suitable for:

  • 4yrs - 18yrs

Day Camp Schedule: Get ready for a day of horse riding, making new friends, and creating unforgettable outdoor fun!

  • 8:30 AM - Welcome Games & Stable Time

    We start the day with games (and icebreakers) to get everyone settled, then head to the stables to learn about horse care and anatomy.

  • 9:00 AM - Groom, Plait & Saddle Up

    Get our ponies and horses ready for action—grooming, plaiting, and tacking up for the ride ahead.

  • 9:15 AM - Morning Tea Break

  • 9:30 AM - Horse Riding Time

    Riders will be split into groups (based on riding level and age), so beginners get comfortable and confident, while our intermediate riders practice jumping, sporting events and flatwork.

  • 12 PM - Lunch Break & Feed The Horses

  • 12:30 PM - Nature Games & Paddock Play

  • 1 PM - Pick-Up

    Camp concludes with pick-up at the Green Shed.

Wet Weather - Rain, hail or shine camp will always go-ahead

  • Activities will be held undercover and in protected areas.

  • Please bring extra clothes for wet days (raincoat, jumper, gumboots & a spare set of clothes + shoes)

What to wear

  • Stretchy long pants, t-shirt / long sleeve top & enclosed shoes for riding

  • Pack a change of clothes & shoes for afternoon activities

Let us know: Food allergies - Medication - Extra Assistance

  • If your child has any allergies or takes medication - you must inform us via email remond6@bigpond.com

  • After horse riding, we sometimes provide snacks: chocolate easter eggs, fairy bread, lollies, damper and or marshmallows - you must inform us if your child can not have these snacks, so we can find an alternative ‘snack’ for them.

  • If your child has special needs or may require extra assistance, please inform Sam via email at remond6@bigpond.com when creating your booking. 

FAQs read here.

Cancellations | T&C’s.

  • By riding or booking, you agree to our T&C’s & regulations by Equestrian Australia.

  • We do not refund school holiday camp bookings or events.

On the day

  • Parking and on-the-day info - read here.

  • Enter at Gate 2/256 Scenic Highway, Terrigal.

  • Look for our large horse sign. Riders must be signed in with a staff member as each child will be given a name tag. 

  • For any questions, email remond6@bigpond.com 


How to Book

Please log in to your EC PRO account or create a profile on EC PRO if you are a new rider

  1. Click on Book A Lesson

  2. Register an account (name, email, address, phone number)

  3. Then add the rider(s)

  4. Select “EVENTS” from the home page - “UPCOMING EVENTS”

  5. Select the relevant date/event and Click “book space” on the date wanted.

  6. Enter your rider’s FIRST & LAST name + any notes.

  7. * Ignore the slots regarding rider number /horse name/number

  8. Add to basket.

  9. Once you have added all the camp days wanted to your basket, proceed to checkout.