Richmond Valley Riding School

02/03/2026

Great fun going back in time 😊

The Breed are back at Mather’s House on Friday 27th March 2026. You know you’ll be in for a good time with the best in 60s Pop and Rock Music. Don’t miss out! Secure your ticket by phoning Mather’s House on 03 6234 1441 during business hours, or alternatively you can book online at https://events.humanitix.com/the-breed-autumn

25/06/2025

Kenny still drumming at 75, a passion is a passion, horsey people know all about that😁

The Breed are back at Mather’s House for another fab afternoon of 60’s pop & rock music on Friday 25th July 2025. Don’t miss out! Secure your ticket by phoning Mather’s House on 03 6234 1441 during business hours

04/06/2025

At Richmond Valley Riding School ( the only riding school in Richmond) some 30+ years on, is still conducting riding lessons with evidence based training and qualified/certified experienced instruction only.
We are so honoured to have riders from years ago now enjoying sharing lessons with their own child.
Rarely do we post as we are all about immersion with real life horses, fresh air and nature.
(wait/cancelation list only available at present for ages 8 to adult)
Enquiries welcome/lessons by appointment only. Thank you

Horse riding is an un-regulated HIGH RISK SPORT, verify at least your instructor is certified/qualified with current first aid qualifications.
You would not think to have scuba diving lessons with a non qualified teenager or adult, think the same about riding
lessons.

03/02/2022

Safety Fact of the Week: Riding Boots

http://www.horsesafetyaustralia.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/guide-with-cover.pdf
Riding boots are designed to slip out of a stirrup, preventing a rider from being dragged in the event of a fall.
They have a flat sole to encourage the foot to slip out of a stirrup if needed. They have a heel to stop the foot going all the way through a stirrup iron, that has not been fitted with Toe Stoppers.
Riding boots should come to above the ankle joint, be fully enclosed and preferably without laces or tongue pieces.
A sturdy pair of leather riding boots offer more protection should a horse step on someone's toes.
WITHOUT TOE STOPPERS, sneakers and general workboots in stirrups are a DANGER for horse riding. You instructor should be able to direct you when purchasing correct footwear or be able to provide suitable footwear for most sizes.

Here at Richmond Valley Riding School we include Riding Boot hire (childs 7 to Mens 11) in our prices because your safety depends on it.

Riding boots come in many designs and styles to suit every budget and need.

Happy Safe Horsing

29/01/2022

Thanks for your enquiry, we are usually out with the horses, so phoning 0418602672 in the evening 7 days a week or during the day Monday or Tuesday between 10.30 and 8pm works best. If we are unable to answer we will call you back.

25/01/2022

Over the weekend the temps reached over 30°c. The decision was made to bring lessons earlier in the day and cancel afternoon lessons to spare the horses and riders.

So what do we do instead? Our horses and ponies get to go swimming!

?Can you guess which Riding school pony swam all the way across? Comment down below!

20/08/2021

Just something about Blue rosettes or ribbons at any age😁!

17/07/2020

So true😁