Backwater Ranch

Backwater Ranch Horsemanship Horses encourage us towards Mindfull Awareness of our surroundings and to be “living in the moment”.

Backwater Ranch offers :

# Equine Assisted Learning
# Horsemanship Coaching

Backwater Ranch Equine Assisted Learning Center is Certified by the Equine Psychotherapy Institute. Equine Assisted Learning can help Adults, Teens and Children who are experiencing:
Bullying
ADD & ADHD symptoms
ASD behaviours
Relationship issues
Family/work issues
Emotional dysregulation
Stress
Depression
Anxiety
Self Confidence/Self Worth concerns

Equine Assisted Learning is suitable for people dealing with complex behaviours and emotions. Spending time with the horses takes our minds to the present moment, giving us a mental break away from our personal struggles and challenges. Horses, with their quiet strength, can provide non judgemental awareness and acceptance which can have profound healing affect on our minds and hearts. With horses as our model, they can teach us:
* Healthy ways to express our emotions
* To look at our feelings and emotions as information
*How to set boundaries
*How to regulate our emotions
*Self confidence/Leadership skills
*How to form connections and friendships

The above points are just some of the many life lessons that horses can teach us. With horses as our model we learn to be aware of feelings as they arrive- as horses do. We can then identify the feeling and make an empowered choice to act or react- like horses do- to lifes challenges. With horses as our model we learn how to get along and find our place in our “herd”/ group of friends, family or work. With horses as our model we learn to Notice, Name, Express, our feelings and then to let go and Continue on. Horses offer a safe space for people to share their deepest thoughts and feelings that they may not be able to tell anyone else. We hope to see you at Backwater Ranch Equine Assisted Learning Center one day soon!

03/10/2026

Ruby is learning to ride with an independent seat - this teaches core balance in the saddle- true balance keeps you in the saddle should your horse startle when riding. Notice Rubys rein management- she corrects dashers path then leaves him alone- I teach bitless & Liberty riding- Backwater Ranch we don’t ride with constant rein pressure especially until the rider has an independent seat. Also horses can learn subtle stop cues such as when the rider breathes out and moves their legs forward a couple of centimetres! That’s all they need to feel to know it’s time to stop! If you would like to teach this to your horse I can help 😊🐴

03/10/2026

Core Balance & independent seat comes first when learning to ride! This lovely girl has been riding for only 3 months!

🐴 TERM 4 HORSE PROGRAMS – STARTING NEXT WEEK! 🌿Our 5-week Term 4 Horse Programs kick off next week at Backwater Ranch an...
02/10/2026

🐴 TERM 4 HORSE PROGRAMS – STARTING NEXT WEEK! 🌿

Our 5-week Term 4 Horse Programs kick off next week at Backwater Ranch and bookings are open now!

Each week children will enjoy 2 hours of hands-on horse time, learning through real experiences in a relaxed, supportive environment. 🤎

🐴 Horse safety & handling
🪮 Grooming & horse care
🌿 Groundwork & communication
🎯 Obstacles, games & practical activities
🤎 Horse behaviour, confidence & connection

Choose the group that suits your family:

🌿 WEDNESDAYS
10am–12pm | 7 Oct – 4 Nov
$50 per week, per child

🌿 FRIDAYS
9am–11am OR 1pm–3pm | 9 Oct – 6 Nov
$50 per week, per child

🌿 SUNDAYS
9am–11am | 11 Oct – 8 Nov
$80 per week, per child

✨ All programs start NEXT WEEK — BOOK NOW!

No previous horse experience is needed and both new and returning children are welcome. Places are limited to keep our groups small with plenty of hands-on horse time.

📍 Backwater Ranch, Greenbank

🐴 Secure your child’s place here:
www.backwaterranch.com/clinics

🐴 NEW SUNDAY TERM 4 HORSE PROGRAM 🌿We’re excited to be opening a Sunday morning group for Term 4 at Backwater Ranch!Perf...
01/10/2026

🐴 NEW SUNDAY TERM 4 HORSE PROGRAM 🌿

We’re excited to be opening a Sunday morning group for Term 4 at Backwater Ranch!

Perfect for children who love horses, being outdoors and learning through real, hands-on experiences. 🤎

Each Sunday, children will spend 2 hours with our horses, learning and building confidence through horse safety and handling, grooming and care, groundwork, communication, horse behaviour, obstacles, games and practical activities.

🐴 5-week program
🌿 Sunday mornings
⏰ 9:00am – 11:00am
⏳ 2 hours each week for 5 weeks
💰 $80 per week, per child
📍 Backwater Ranch, Greenbank

No previous horse experience is needed. New and returning children are welcome!

Our groups are kept small to provide plenty of hands-on time with the horses in a relaxed and supportive environment.

If you’ve wanted to join one of our programs but weekdays haven’t worked for your family, our new Sunday group could be perfect. 🐴🌿

✨ Places are limited — bookings are now open!
www.backwaterranch.com/clinics

30/09/2026

We had a great day at Backwater Ranch school holiday program!and little bay pony Rain is going well getting used to being a ridden pony!

🐴 Term 4 Homeschool Program is now open!Our next 5-week Homeschool Horse Program starts this October at Backwater Ranch ...
28/09/2026

🐴 Term 4 Homeschool Program is now open!

Our next 5-week Homeschool Horse Program starts this October at Backwater Ranch 🌿

Designed for children who love horses, being outdoors and learning through real, hands-on experiences.

Across the five weeks, children will spend 2 hours with us each week, building their confidence and skills through horse care, grooming, groundwork, communication, obstacles, games and plenty of time with our horses. 🤎

✨ 7 October – 6 November 2026
🐴 2 hours each week for 5 weeks
📅 Wednesday & Friday groups available
💰 $250 per child | $200 sibling price
📍 Backwater Ranch, Greenbank

No previous horse experience is needed, and both new and returning homeschoolers are very welcome.

Our groups are kept small to create a relaxed, supportive environment where children have the opportunity to connect, learn, make friends and enjoy being outdoors.

Places are limited.

🐴 Book your place www.backwaterranch.com/clinics

We can’t wait to welcome everyone back for another term! 🌿🤎

🐴 GROUNDWORK & OBSTACLE CLINIC – THIS WEEKEND!We’re doing it again! 🤎Come spend the afternoon at Backwater Ranch working...
28/09/2026

🐴 GROUNDWORK & OBSTACLE CLINIC – THIS WEEKEND!

We’re doing it again! 🤎

Come spend the afternoon at Backwater Ranch working through a variety of groundwork exercises and obstacles in a relaxed, supportive environment.

Perfect for building confidence, improving communication and simply getting your horse out and about somewhere different.

✨ All experience levels welcome
🐴 Bring your own horse or partner with one of ours
🌿 Plenty of obstacles to work through
🤎 Calm, friendly and supportive environment

📅 Saturday 3 October
⏰ 1pm–4pm
📍 Backwater Ranch, Greenbank
💰 $90 BYO horse | $120 using one of ours

Spots are limited — book your place now! 🐴

26/09/2026

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Greenbank
Greenbank, QLD
4124

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+61415421091

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