A minimum of 6 people is required to make this booking (some exceptions apply). For groups greater than 10, please reach out to us directly via email to bookings@woodlands.melbourne

The standard package includes: A 45 minute session getting to know your pony/horse from the ground and riding lesson with our instructors, followed by a 45 minute trail riding tour amidst the farmlands at Woodlands Lodge! We welcome any supporting requests you may have! We do not allow any loud party poppers, balloons, or any loose flowy objects for safety of our farm animals. Parents will not be permitted to walk alongside the session, all participants will be supervised by our staff. **You will need to allow up to 2 hours for this session from end to end, it will be at the instructors’ discretion to assess competency of each participants at time of ride, and may result in more of a horsemanship session than riding for safety and enjoyment for everyone.**

Want to discuss our party options in more detail? Why not call us on 1300 WOODLANDS or email us at bookings@woodlands.melbourne

THINGS TO NOTE:

1. Wear long pants and covered shoes such as runners/sneakers or boots. Inappropriate clothing will result in forfeit of the session.

2. Bring your own refreshments, snacks and drinks. We can reserve benches in our car park for your perusal 30 minutes before and after the rides.

3. We can provide helmets (limited sizes available). Wearing a current Australian standard safety horse riding helmet is compulsory. If you require a customised helmet for any reason, you will need to advise Woodlands if anything can be arranged, otherwise you will have to provide this yourself. Not being able to wearing a helmet will result in forfeit of the session.

4. Arrival time is 15 minutes prior to session time for check-in to ensure all documents have been signed, group will be collected shortly after for briefing. Latecomers of more than 15 minutes will result in forfeit of the session.

5. Horses and ponies are allocated based on availability, experience, height and weight. Any special requests may not be guaranteed for safety of the session.

6. Instructors will take photos and/or videos and can be downloaded via a link emailed to you automatically after each session within 48 hours. Lockers will be available, otherwise leave your belongings in your vehicle as no loose items or phones will be allowed in pockets during the tour.

7. No spectators will be allowed to enter the riding area. There is no pedestrian walking trail on our private farm property. We offer pony rides for younger children and private NDIS equine assisted sessions if the participant requires a support worker or guardian present.

8. Please read clearly our Terms and Conditions and ensure details are accurately provided.

**IMPORTANT: Details for all participants must be provided within 72 hours of the event to arrange suitable horses/ponies and staffing. For larger bookings, details will be required 1-2 weeks prior.
**Please note the address in the confirmation email and ensure the Smart Waiver is signed prior to attendance.