Littleriver Equestrian offers lessons to riders of all ages and levels. As well as holiday programs, schooling, selling on behalf, grazing and agistment.
Here at Littleriver our main focus is providing quality education to riders to help them progress and achieve their goals. As well as having happy, healthy and well rounded horses.
We offer lessons to riders of all ages and levels. As well as pony groups, holiday programs, schooling, selling on behalf, grazing and agistment. From learning to ride, getting ready to buy your first horse, competing
22/08/2026
The best way to end a school day. Out exploring, ba****ck and doubles with the buddy group!
Shine, Lily and Winter love going out for adventures and all the riders had tons of fun, I think they counted seeing 27 little lambs!! 😍
Happiest birthday to our very own head coach Tayla 🥳 You give of yourself everyday supporting our ponies, and are always giving and supporting your students. Today is about you ❤️
20/08/2026
It's check-in week for our pony groupers this week!
Halfway through the term, we run a midterm checkpoint to see how learning from the first half of the term is coming together.
This allows us to check
-what riders remember and understand
-what they feel confident doing independently
-what skills or concepts may need revisiting
-how close each rider is to their next certificate
Check-ins are fun and low pressure, giving riders something to work towards at the start of term 🏆
19/08/2026
What to expect during your first horse riding lesson!
Starting riding lessons can feel exciting and a bit overwhelming for both new riders and their parents. The first experience at a riding school sets the tone for future lessons and builds confidence around horses. Knowing what to expect helps ease nerves and prepares everyone for a safe, enjoyable time. This guide walks you through the key moments of your first riding lesson, from arriving to riding, so you can focus on learning and having fun.
Riding lessons are for all, whether you're a child or an an adult, it's never a bad time to start riding.
Read more on the blog!
What to Expect During Your First Horse Riding Lesson Starting riding lessons can feel exciting and a bit overwhelming for both new riders and their parents. The first experience at a riding school sets the tone for future lessons and builds confidence around horses. Knowing what to expect helps ease nerves and prepares everyone for a safe, enjoyable t...
Beginner pony bingo
Printable beginner pony bingo with 9 different bingo cards. Great for beginner riders to help learn to recognize horse colours, markings and pieces of equipment.
Designed for Level 1/2 and D/D+ Level riders.
Good option for rainy days, quiet time, or a bit of extra practice between barn time.
We have a range of printable learning resources on our website for all levels!
17/08/2026
IN-HOUSE DRESSAGE COMPETITION!
Sunday 23rd of August starting at 9am (new date after postponing due to weather)
A chance for riders to step into the arena, set new goals, and experience the feel of a competition in a supportive, low-pressure environment.
Perfect for building confidence, practicing riding a dressage test, and celebrating progress, whether it’s your first test or you’re refining the details.
All Littleriver riders welcome, from lead rein and above. Limited spaces
$30 on a school horse/ $25 on your own horse
Get in touch to book.
17/08/2026
SPRING 2 HOUR PROGRAM
28th September | 10-12pm
Thinking of joining us next term? This is the perfect way to get a taste of what we're all about!
Enjoy two hours of hands-on learning and pony fun. Whether you're a complete beginner or a novice rider wanting to learn new skills, it's a great way to start the holidays.
The afternoon will include pony handling, grooming, riding basics, and fun confidence-building activities while learning about safe pony care.
$60 per rider
Limited spaces available, bookings essential.
15/08/2026
A huge Happy birthday to Gwen who's 18 today!
Gwen has been with us around 9 years now and celebrated her birthday this morning teaching lessons before barn birthday lunch with cake and chocolate strawberries!
We are so proud of how passionate, kind and hard working she is. Always putting the ponies first and wanting to learn more.
15/08/2026
Spring Full-Day Holiday Program Dates!
Looking for a fun and educational way to spend the holidays? We've got you sorted with THREE action-packed full-day horse riding holiday programs!
October 7th, 8th and 9th
9AM – 3PM each day
One day is $120 or book all three for $300
October 7th: Trainer Day
Learn how to "speak" horse! From teaching tricks to learning new riding skills we'll get up to all sorts of fun!
October 8th: Farm Fun Day
Ever wondered what it’s like to care for horses on the farm? Learn the daily ins and outs of farm life, with riding, grooming and farm skills!
October 9th: Games Day
A day full of laughter, ponies, and games! From ridden games to unmounted group games, we learn best when it's fun!
Spaces are limited, so don’t miss out!
Perfect for beginners and intermediate riders aged 5-14!
Find more info on our holiday program on our website https://www.littleriverequestrian.com/programs
Contact us to book!
14/08/2026
There’s a Learning Levels resource that we actually don’t talk much about anymore… but it still exists and it’s free and shareable.
Some years ago, as our students abandoned the analog for the digital, we started looking into options for creating online horsey homework. We came across a platform called Quizlet. Instructors could moderate a “classroom” for a low fee; students could practice with online study sets, flashcards and quizzes completely for free. Many of our school-age students were familiar with Quizlet and has used it in other academic settings.
Enthusiastically, we created over 60 study sets based on the Learning Levels curriculum, reviewing everything from pony parts to dressage letters to feeding rules to the equine skeletal system. We got a ton of use out them, too. Our students would use them as horsey “homework” between lessons, and every month we’d feature a couple of Quizlet sets in our email newsletter. Some of the parents even got on board and learned some HorseSense. 🤓
Then a little thing called a pandemic came along and our kids got completely burnt out online learning. 😆 Quizlet has also made some changes to their interface that we don’t love. So while we’re happy that our study sets have helped so many students, we probably won’t be adding new material or sharing the platform widely.
But! For the time being, the study sets are still open for anyone who wants to play with them. (The speedy Match games are the most fun.) We’ll drop a 🔗 to our folders below, along with a page that includes some more info and a downloadable infosheet. 💝