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1 When do you operate and what times do you leave? 4.I want to go for a gallop / Will we get to go fast? 5. Do we have to be experienced riders? 6. What do I need to bring and wear? 7. Do you ride along the beach? 8. How much do the rides cost? 9. Do you have credit card facilities? 11. What happens when it is too hot to ride? 13. How many horses do you have? 14. I'm an experienced rider, I don't want a slow or difficult horse. 15. How big a group can you cater for? 16. Are your guides experienced? 17. How many guides go out on a ride? 19. What else is there to do in the Capricorn Region?
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1 When do you operate and what times do you leave? During school holidays we operate seven days a week , and for the rest of the year Saturday and Sunday. For this Christmas Holidays we are open everyday from Saturday 20th December. We organise the departure time of your trail with you, times depend on trails already booked and the weather. On the weekends trail rides depart in the afternoons after our horsemanship classes finish, usually from 1pm onwards. We need a minimum of two riders to book a trail. We are closed on Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Years Day and Good Friday. We are available for trails on all other holidays, please book in advance. |
Yes, booking is essential so we can be ready to take you on the trail as you arrive. Please call Telephone 07 4939 2611 or Mobile 0413 483 850 |
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We are on the Yeppoon-Rockhampton main road. Our horse yards are behind the CQP/IGA xpress, The Oaks service station, which is the service station almost half way along this road. Coming from Rockhampton, heading north on the Bruce Highway turn right at the turn off for the Capricorn Coast at the Dream time centre. Drive for 20km until you see the CQP service station, we are located behind the building. From Yeppoon, head out towards Rockhampton on the main road, drive for 10km until you reach the CQP service station on the left hand side, we are located behind the building. . |
4.I want to go for a gallop / Will we get to go fast? As with most modes of transport, the faster you go the less likely you are to have control, whether it be a car, motorbike or horse. We prefer to keep you within your riding ability so as you leave our trails in one piece having had both a fun and safe adventure on horseback. |
5. Do we have to be experienced riders? No, the majority of our customers are beginners or first time riders, we ensure that we match you with a suitable horse and provide you with basic instruction before leaving the yards and throughout your trail. |
6. What do I need to bring and wear? You are required to wear long trousers, enclosed shoes and we prefer that you wear tops which cover your shoulders for added sun protection. We provide you with a riding helmet and all our stock saddles are fitted with toestoppers, which are a device which prevent shoes from becoming stuck in stirrups. |
7. Do you ride along the beach? We ride through local coastal bush land, the rides take you to scenic lookouts where we catch a glimpse of the ocean and Keppel Bay. |
One hour $40 per person Two hour $70 per person Three hour $90 per person Overnight camp $100 per person Led pony ride $15 per child. Prices are the same for adults as children. |
9. Do you have credit card facilities? No sorry, we do not have credit or eftpos facilities as of yet. |
Yes you may at your own risk, but it must be in a case which is firmly attached to your body. We find that they are most secure when attached to a belt fitting. |
11. What happens when it is too hot to ride? During summer we avoid riding in the middle of the day, instead we can take you from day break or later in the afternoon, scheduling rides to return to the yards just on sunset. |
For both trail rides and classes we will inform you if the trail is unsafe to ride on. If you are booked on a trail and unsure about the weather please call before you leave home to check. |
13. How many horses do you have? We usually have between 30 and 40 horses. 20 of these are used as trail riding and school horses. Our horses are well handled, quiet and well educated. |
14. I'm an experienced rider, I don't want a slow or difficult horse. We have horses to suit varying levels of riders, we carefully choose a horse to suit your riding ability. We make sure that you get along with the horse before we leave the yards for the trail. |
15. How big a group can you cater for? The maximum number we can take out is 15 as a group booking, On trails we prefer to take out a maximum of around 12 people at a time, depending on ages and abilities of riders. Trails depart with a minimum of two riders. |
16. Are your guides experienced? Our guides are Horse Safety Australia qualified trail leaders and we often have a number of trained and experienced volunteers who assist the trail leader on the rides. Horse Safety Australia . See their website at www.horsesafetyaustralia.com.au |
17. How many guides go out on a ride? We always have a minimum of two guides per trail, and for bigger rides we have one guide per five riders. |
We have public liability insurance. There is a release and waiver form to sign before you set out on a trail. If you require accident cover, you must provide your own personal cover. |
19. What else is there to do in the Capricorn Region? See our tourism links page for plenty of ideas on where to stay and what to do |
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