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Horse Riding

Oakford Equestrian Centre

📍 Oakford, WA

4.4(55 Google reviews)

Oakford Equestrian Centre runs guided trail rides through a large bush property south of Perth and beach riding sessions at Naval Base. Calm, well-handled horses, patient staff, and on-ride photography included.

Beach horse swimmingPatient staffOn-ride photosBeginner friendlyPrivate bush property
★★★★★Featured review by Jenna Mcateer

Went for a trail ride for my birthday with 7 other ladies. Had an amazing trail ride, beautiful scenery & got lots of pictures. Massive thank you to Gail, Lola & Michael. Will be coming back soon!

🏆 Family Action Verdict

Best for families wanting a genuine outdoor horse experience beyond a standard arena lesson. The beach ride with ocean swimming is the headline offering — an eight-year-old with minimal riding experience completed it successfully in reviewer accounts. Bush trail rides suit families who prefer a calmer, scenic option.

ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go

💡The beach ride includes ocean swimming with horses — suitable for children with minimal riding experience
Staff capture photos during the ride — no need to bring a separate camera
🎟️Book in advance as rides go out with small groups and fill quickly
🚗Wear closed-toe shoes and long pants for trail riding comfort

💬 What Families Are Saying

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4.4

55 Google reviews

Beach riding and horse swimming50%
Patient welcoming staff30%
On-ride photography20%
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Jenna Mcateer

6 months ago

Went for a trail ride for my birthday with 7 other ladies. Had an amazing trail ride, beautiful scenery & got lots of pictures. Massive thank you to Gail, Lola & Michael. Will be coming back soon!

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Daisy Cartwright

a month ago

Had the most amazing experience at Naval Base horse beach. Michael was amazing capturing memories with my best friend over from the UK visiting so I can’t thank you enough :)

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Sophie Adam

2 months ago

I visited Oakford Equestrian Centre for their trail ride and was not disappointed! We had such an amazing trail ride from start to finish. Michael was incredibly welcoming and patient, stopping at times to ask if we were okay. He had also managed to grab us some pictures which was great! The horses were calm, gentle and well looked after. The trail ride itself was beautiful and peaceful. The property is huge with plenty of open space. Riding through such a large property added to the experience as it felt spacious and quiet. In the beginning, two of us were being lead on by Michael which really helped us feel comfortable and confident. However as the ride went on, we were able to ride more independently. This really added to the experience making it more fun and rewarding. Overall this was such a memorable and fun experience. I would recommend this trail ride to anyone whether you are beginner or experienced! The combination of friendly staff, the huge property and beautiful horses is why I would love to come back again.

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Lindsay Cardno

a year ago

Highly recommend the horseback riding on the beach. My 8 year old has very little riding experience and Jess and Michael were excellent with her. They encouraged her to swim with her horse even when she was hesitant and she LOVED it! It was a gorgeous day on the beach and the moment we started to leave my daughter asked if she could do it again. Appropriate group size with participant to instructor ratio.

Reviews from Google

Overview

The centre offers guided trail rides through a spacious bush property in Oakford and beach riding experiences at Naval Base, where riders can swim with their horses in the ocean. Horses are calm and patient, well suited to beginners and children. Staff — including Michael, Gail, Lola, and Jess — are consistently praised for patience and encouragement, including with hesitant young riders. Ride photography is captured during sessions so families leave with lasting images.

🕐 Opening Hours

Monday00:00 –

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