Stony Ridge Located in Loveday, South Australia, Stony Ridge offers a welcoming, supportive environment for riders to learn, develop their skills and build confidence around horses. Catering for children aged 4 years and over, our riding school offers structured lessons tailored to each rider's individual ability, experience and goals. From complete beginners taking their first steps in the saddle through to developing riders interested in jumping, Western riding, Pony Club-style activities and competition preparation, our focus is on building confident, capable and knowledgeable horsemen and horsewomen. Our experienced school horses and ponies each have their own personalities and strengths, allowing us to carefully match riders with suitable horses as they progress. With dedicated instructors, small lesson numbers and an emphasis on correct riding techniques, horsemanship and horse welfare, we aim to make every lesson both educational and enjoyable.
Horse Riding Lessons in Loveday, SA — Prices
Stony Ridge offers 15 lesson types in Loveday for riders from first-timers to experienced competitors. Current prices are listed below.
Private lesson (30 min)
$50
30 minutes · Private lesson
A great place to start for young children, with a shorter session to keep learning manageable and fun. With individual guidance, children will learn the basics of horse safety and build confidence in the round yard, working towards their first independent rides when they’re ready.
Private lesson (45 min)
$70
45 minutes · Private lesson
A step up from our 30-minute lesson, with more time to build confidence and develop riding skills. With individual guidance, riders can work towards their first independent rides at a walk, trot and canter, progressing at a pace that suits their confidence and ability.
Private lesson (60 min)
$90
60 minutes · Private lesson
A step up from our 45-minute lesson, with more time to develop skills and build confidence riding independently in the arena. Enjoy a variety of exercises and activities tailored to your experience, ability and goals, with individual guidance to help you progress at your own pace.
Lead-line lesson (30 min)
$50
30 minutes · Private lesson
A gentle introduction to riding for young children and beginners, with the horse led throughout the lesson. Riders will learn basic horse safety, get comfortable in the saddle and develop balance and confidence through simple, fun activities, with guidance and support at every step.
Own-horse lesson (45 min)
$70
45 minutes · Private lesson
Not sure which discipline you’d like to explore, or looking to rebuild confidence with your horse? This lesson is designed for you. Ride your own horse with individual guidance and instruction, working through a variety of activities tailored to your confidence, interests and goals. Build your skills and partnership at a pace that suits you both.
Trail Ride (60 min)
$90
60 minutes · Private or group · up to 2 riders
Designed for riders who can ride independently off the lead, this trail ride is a chance to explore on horseback and enjoy the scenery in a small group. Build confidence outside the arena, with guidance along the way and a pace suited to the riders, horses and terrain.
Jumping Development (45 min)
$70
45 minutes · Private lesson
Build the foundations for jumping through exercises using trot poles and cavaletti. Develop your balance, rhythm and control while helping your horse improve coordination. With guidance and activities suited to your experience and ability, you’ll build confidence and progress at a pace that suits you and your horse.
Jumping Development (60 min)
$90
60 minutes · Private lesson
A step up from our 45-minute lesson, building on pole work and cavaletti to develop confidence, technique and control over jumps. School horses are available for jumps up to 60 cm, with exercises tailored to your experience and ability. Jumping above 60 cm on a school horse is at Stony Ridge’s discretion; otherwise, riders will need to provide their own suitable horse.
Extended Trail Ride (90 min)
$125
90 minutes · Private or group · up to 2 riders
Designed for more experienced riders who want to explore on horseback together. Enjoy a longer ride out, take in the scenery and share the experience in a supportive group environment. The pace will suit the riders, horses and terrain, with guidance along the way to help everyone enjoy their time on the trail.
Experienced Riders' Trail (2 hours)
$160
120 minutes · Private or group · up to 3 riders
Enjoy two hours in the saddle exploring the trails in a small group. Designed for experienced, independent riders, this ride is an opportunity to enjoy the scenery, spend time with horses and share the experience with friends. The pace will suit the terrain, conditions and the abilities of both horses and riders. Please let us know about your riding experience when booking so we can make sure this ride is suitable for you.
Meet, Greet & Learn (30 mins)
$40
30 minutes · Private lesson
Get to know horses in a welcoming, supportive environment! These sessions introduce the basics of meeting a horse and becoming comfortable around such a large animal. Learn about feeding, grooming, everyday care and the parts of a horse, with a focus on safe behaviour and handling. You’ll have the opportunity to get hands-on with grooming and, if you feel comfortable, picking out hooves under guidance. Build confidence at your own pace while learning how to keep yourself and the horse safe.
Group lesson (60 min)
$60
60 minutes · Private or group · up to 3 riders
Up to 3 riders · $60 per person For independent riders who want to build confidence, develop their skills and have fun with friends! Enjoy a supportive group environment, with guidance and exercises to help each rider progress towards their own goals while learning together.
Working Cow Horse (60 mins)
$90
60 minutes · Private lesson
Develop the skills, confidence and partnership you and your horse need for a range of cattle work and western riding activities, including ranch riding, reining, campdrafting and more. Sessions are tailored to your experience, your horse’s training and your goals. You may work on foundation skills, practical riding exercises, discipline-specific manoeuvres or cattle work, where available and appropriate. Expect clear instruction and a progressive approach, with time to practise and build confidence at a pace that suits you and your horse.
Obstacle Course (3 hours)
$150
180 minutes · Private or group · up to 4 riders
Build confidence and practical skills as you and your horse work through a variety of obstacles in a supportive small group. Suitable for riders training for Stockman’s Challenge events or wanting to develop their horse’s trust, coordination and responsiveness. With instruction and guidance, you’ll have time to practise each obstacle and progress at a pace that suits you and your horse. Sessions run every second Saturday to allow for course setup and pack-up.
Games/ Novelties (60 mins)
$100
60 minutes · Private or group · up to 3 riders
Enjoy a fun group session with activities such as barrel racing, pole bending, mug shuffle and more! Build confidence and practice steering, balance, coordination and control in a supportive group environment. With instruction and guidance, activities are adapted to suit riders’ experience and ability, so everyone can develop their skills and have fun together.
Prices include GST. Lessons are booked online and are subject to instructor and school horse availability.
See lesson times & book with Stony RidgeHow to enter Stony Ridge's events
Stony Ridge manages its events and entries online with Horsify. Upcoming competitions appear on this page and on the Horsify events calendar, where riders can view the schedule, nominate for classes and pay securely by card — no paper entry forms. Entries open and close automatically on the dates the club sets.