Ranges Equestrian Centre

“What a beautiful centre. Growing up with horses I had the most amazing childhood. Now an adult living in Melbourne I whole heartedly wish that my kids could have grown up just as fortunate. When I came across Ranges equestrian holiday program I jumped at the chance to sign my 7 and 10 year old up. We were greeted by very friendly staff who were wonderful with the kids. The children's eyes lit up seeing the ponies. The ponies were all very quiet and perfect for a group of kids just starting out. The interaction between the staff and children was fantastic. Friendly, encouraging and funny - there were lots of giggles. I felt very nostalgic watching my kids down in the arena and spent most of my time at ranges with a big smile on my face. It brought me so much joy seeing my kids with that new found love of horses in their eyes.  I don't think there was anyone not wearing a smile. Everyone was so happy. I love that Ranges educate not just on riding, but horse care too.  They had volunteers helping out with the holiday program which was wonderful for those kids and showed Ranges equestrian sense of community. Cue my memories of binge watching the saddle club - if you want that vibe. That one big horsey family. Ranges is it. My shy daughter really came out of her shell here and said it was one of the most amazing days of her life. She was smitten with Roxy the pony in particular. I'm sure she would love spunky too. We can't wait to hopefully come back again soon 🙂 - Teresa Foreman”

“I hadn’t ridden in years after a few false starts at various other riding schools, but I’m so glad I found Ranges! Owner, Yvonne, is extremely knowledgeable and cares about a full equestrian education including grooming, tacking up and handling horses on the ground. All the horses and ponies are loved and their welfare is a priority. The other coaches and staff are kind, helpful and have the same supportive attitude and approach as Yvonne. I understand horses and riding so much more fully from going to Ranges. Couldn’t recommend more highly!”

“My three children have been to the school holiday program a couple of times now and all the instructors and ponies are just wonderful! My children loved learning about grooming their ponies as much as learning to ride. Credit is due to your instructors creating such a safe and fun environment. I particularly loved how you got them to take the saddle off and have a go bare back which of course involved lots of giggles. They are still talking about it and cannot wait to come back. They want to meet Spunky! ;) Thank you! We highly reccomend!”

“Ranges is the riding school to go to if you'd like to learn more than just the physical side of riding. Owner and coach, Yvonne, has an incredible way of ensuring all her students have an understanding of what it means to work with the horse, as well as the importance of horse care. All horses and ponies are incredibly well loved and taken car of and every coach has an in-depth knowledge of their personalities and needs. There's no better riding school around.”