Horsemanship Clinics at Gunnamatta Trail Rides, Fingal VIC
Difficulty
moderate
Duration
6 hours per day
Fitness Level
Participants should have basic physical fitness with the ability to handle horses and ride for several hours.
Overview
Dive into a richly tailored horsemanship clinic with Gunnamatta Trail Rides in Fingal, Victoria. From foundational horse care to dynamic trail rides, this one- or three-day program elevates your riding skills against a stunning coastal backdrop.
Horsemanship Clinic
Ages 14+ • 6 hours • one or three day course • Beginner – Advanced
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About This Adventure
Experience personalized horsemanship clinics designed just for you! Choose between a focused one-day session or an immersive three-day program, tailored to your skill level and interests. Learn essential horse care, riding techniques, and enjoy thrilling trail rides through beautiful landscapes, all while enhancing your knowledge and confidence with horses.
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Duration
6 Hours
Price
- Full Day Clinic $650/person, available Monday - Friday
- Three Day Clinic $1,750/person, available Friday - Sunday
Age
14+
About
Private 1 Day Clinic Just you and only you - tailored to your experience and expectations. Wanting to know a little more but not sure yet?
We will discuss your experience levels and develop the program to suit your interests and expectations to get the most out of the full day.
Topics covered:
- Intro to basic horse health care: temp check, identifying critical illness, lameness checks, bandaging wounds etc.
- Ground work principals, round yard vs lunging
- Tack up and options
- Riding lesson: assessment, develop lesson plan
- Trail ride to beach or bushland (time, weight and age dependant)
Private 3 Day Clinic Just you and only you - tailored to your experience and expectations. For new and existing horse owners. Designed for anyone looking to increase their knowledge in preparation for horse ownership, or perhaps just polish some existing skills.
We will develop this very specific 3 day program of horsey fun and education to ensure you get the most of your time with us.
Detailed topics to help fill in some knowledge gaps, or perhaps introduce you to something you haven’t tried before.
Topics covered:
- Horse health care: increase your knowledge of identifying critical signs of illness, lameness and other external and internal problems.
- Extensive introduction to Round yard work vs lunging
- Riding assessment:developing your lesson plan to suit you and help you choose your discipline
- Arena
- Riding trails – get out and experience the joy of trail riding experiences over 3 days: beach, property and bushland
Adventure Tips
Wear sturdy boots
Closed-toe leather boots provide the necessary protection when handling horses and navigating trails.
Sun protection is vital
Bring sunscreen, a wide-brimmed hat, and sunglasses to shield yourself during outdoor riding sessions.
Stay hydrated
Carry water with you, especially during warmer months when riding across open beach and bush areas.
Inform about your experience
Be clear about your riding and handling background so the clinic can tailor lessons effectively to your level.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Kangaroos grazing in early mornings
- Kookaburras and cockatoos frequenting the eucalyptus trees
History
Fingal lies near Mornington Peninsula, an area rich with Indigenous Boonwurrung heritage and a long history of equestrian culture dating back to early European settlement.
Conservation
Gunnamatta Trail Rides emphasizes responsible horse management and trail sustainability to minimize ecological impact on fragile coastal and bush habitats.
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Recommended Gear
Riding boots
Protects feet and provides grip in stirrups and around horses.
Helmet
Safety gear for mounted activities across all weather.
Long pants
Shields legs from saddle friction and vegetation during rides.
Lightweight waterproof jacket
Useful for protection against rain and wind in cooler months.
fall|spring|winter specific