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We define levels of riding ability as:
Beginner: First time rider or learning to trot.
Intermediate: Can do a rising trot without hanging onto the saddle.
Experienced: Fit rider. Comfortable at all paces with an independent seat, soft hands, and is confident on a forward-moving horse over all kinds of terrain.
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No matter what the temperature is, always wear long pants or you will go home with rubbed legs and matted hairs on your legs if you don’t shave them.
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Most boots with a heel work when riding. We have some boots available for use but it’s better if you wear ones that fit your foot.
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No, we cater for all levels of riders at Spring Creek Horse Rides. If you haven’t been horse riding before we will carefully match you to the appropriate horse and show you the basics to get you comfortable in the saddle. It’s only when you’re comfortable that we’ll head off through the bush.
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We have a minimum age of 10 as the shortest of our trail rides is one hour. Please call us if you wish to discuss bringing a child younger than this. We also offer led pony rides through the property if you wish to give the younger children exposure to horse riding.
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Our weight limit is 90kg. This is for the safety of riders and our horses. Sometimes we can make an exception so if you are over 90kg please enquire within.
We have limited horses available to carry over 80kg. Feel free to call us before booking to check if we have enough horses left to accomodate. Otherwise you will hear from us after booking if we have exhausted our limit.
If the weight limit you give when booking is incorrect and you are over the weight limit when you arrive (without discussing with us) we will be unable to provide you with a horse or refund. -
Cantering is only included in the 2 hour ride once a fortnight on the 1st Saturday and the 3rd Sunday of the month. Only proven experienced riders will be able to canter on these rides. Please contact us for more information.
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Our property backs on to the Great Otway National Park. We ride out the back gate and could keep going for days.
The one and one-and-a-half-hour horse trail rides stay within the park area behind our property. Some of the longer horse riding tours cross Forrest Road.
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Our address is 245 Portreath Road, Bellbrae. It’s signposted all the way from the Anglesea Road, both from the roundabout at Hendy Main Road and just after the roundabout at Bellbrae and from the roundabout at Forrest Road coming from Anglesea.
If you use a GPS, then type in Hendy Main Road or Gundrys Road, as Portreath Road will sometimes take you the wrong way.
If you do get lost, simply call us and we will help get you back on the right track.
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We take bookings online with payment made by card. Please call us if booking online is an issue.
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We will decide on the day if the ride needs to be cancelled due to the weather, however we still ride if it is raining. We supply riding coats, and most of the ride is sheltered. A bit of rain won’t affect the trail ride.
We cancel the rides if it becomes a storm, strong winds, or if the heat exceeds 35 degrees.
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Cancelations are possible with 2 weeks notice prior to the booking and will incur a $27.50 admin charge – please contact us to cancel. Within 2 weeks of the booking, but with at least 48 hours notice, bookings can be rescheduled or a gift voucher can be issued. Please contact us to discuss.
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We abide by our Covid safe plan and ensure social distancing, hand sanitiser, strict cleaning processes of shared equipment, and record keeping.
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Please ensure special physical requirements or disabilities are stated before any booking has been made. We will do our best to accomodate.
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Gift Vouchers are valid for 12 moths from the date they were issued.
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You are able to ride if you can wear a helmet that fits correctly.
If your head covering does not allow the helmet to sit snug and correctly on your head and you are unable to swap the head covering for a helmet you will unfortunately not be able to ride.
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We are open on all public holidays except Christmas Day and New Years Eve. There is a 15% surcharge that applies on public holidays.
