Do I need prior riding experience?

No — rides are suitable for beginners; guides match horses to rider ability and the pace is walking only.

What is the minimum age and weight limit?

Minimum age for this ride is 10 years; riders must weigh less than 110 kg. Riders aged 6–9 may be accepted with lead-line and surcharge.

Full-length pants and fully enclosed shoes with a slight heel are required. Singlets, shorts and dresses are not permitted.

Are helmets provided?

Yes — helmets are supplied and fitted by staff as part of the ride package.

What is the cancellation or rescheduling policy?

Bookings require 24 hours notice to reschedule; bookings are non-refundable and rides run in most weather conditions.

Where do I meet for the ride?

Meet at Jarrahdale Equestrian Centre; pre-registration online will speed check-in on the day.

Private Two-Hour Horse Ride Through Jarrahdale’s Jarrah Hills | Perth Views & Wildlife | Horse | Private

Jarrahdale, Western Australia sits an easy drive southeast of Perth, where the jarrah forests give way to rolling farmland and gravel quarries. At the Jarrahdale Equestrian Centre you can book an exclusive two-hour ride designed for two riders — a private, guided, walking-only experience that opens up quiet tracks, lookout ridges, and bushland teeming with wildlife. The trail departs through stands of jarrah and wandoo, the thick red-barked eucalypts that define this coastal hinterland. Horses move steadily past sheep paddocks and working cattle country, through native understory where blue-winged parrots and honeyeaters dart, and out to low cliffs and a reclaimed quarry with a framed view toward the Perth CBD and the Indian Ocean. Kangaroos frequently graze near fence-lines; bird calls and wind on gum leaves form the ride’s soundtrack. You don’t need previous riding experience to join. Rides are tailored to each rider’s ability: guides match horses to riders and lead the small group at a walk only. Helmets, tack, and a qualified trail guide are included, and the operation enforces a 110 kg weight limit and a minimum rider age (10 years). Riders aged six to nine may be accepted under lead-line rules for a surcharge; nervous guests can request an additional instructor to lead-line for the duration. Pregnant riders are not permitted. Practicalities are straightforward: the meeting point is Jarrahdale Equestrian Centre, and pre-registration speeds check-in. Expect a medium level of fitness — mounting, steady balance and short walks to the mounting block are required — and wear full-length pants and enclosed shoes with a slight heel. The property has onsite parking; rides operate in most weather and require 24 hours notice for rescheduling. What makes this outing stand out is its combination of private access and local character. Unlike crowded coastal trails, these hills feel curated: the guide knows every hidden lookout and the horses are schooled to handle mixed farm and bush terrain. It’s an intimate way to see Western Australia’s jarrah country without long bushwalks or complicated gear. Photograph the quarry rim at golden hour, listen for the creak of saddles against gum bark, and watch the distant Perth skyline drop into the haze over the ocean — all within a short drive from the city. This two-hour ride is ideal for couples, friends, and families with older children who want a low-impact, high-reward way to experience the South West’s forested outskirts. Book early—special offers and exclusive sessions are limited and must be used by 14 January 2026. The team at Jarrahdale Equestrian Centre supports responsible trail use and works with landholders to protect native understorey and jarrah saplings, so riders leave the trails as they found them and support the local bush and wildlife.