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This is a proper horse riding party for kids genuinely interested in horses—not a quick pony walk with cake afterward. Located just 5 minutes from Melbourne's International Airport, Woodlands offers something genuinely unusual: trail riding through farmland with breathtaking city skyline views while surrounded by actual working farm serenity.
You'll get 45 minutes of ground work and riding instruction with qualified instructors, followed by a 45-minute trail ride through Woodlands farmlands. Total session time is up to 2 hours end-to-end. Here's what makes this different from casual pony rides: instructors assess each participant's competency at the time of the ride and adjust the session accordingly for safety. That might mean more horsemanship work on the ground than riding if the group needs it—which is responsible instruction, not a limitation.
Parents don't walk alongside; all participants are supervised by staff. Horses and ponies are allocated based on availability, experience, height, and weight. This works for birthday parties or group celebrations where the focus is genuinely on horses and riding, not just "pony theme." Minimum 6 people required (exceptions apply), maximum 10 without prior arrangement. You can bring your own refreshments and use reserved benches in the car park 30 minutes before/after rides.
Perfect for: Birthday parties or group celebrations for kids genuinely interested in horses and willing to follow instruction. The farmland setting with city views is genuinely unique—you're riding through working farm fields five minutes from the airport, which doesn't exist elsewhere in Melbourne. Not suitable for groups expecting just a casual pony pat or parents wanting to walk alongside their child. The safety-first approach means instructors make real-time decisions about riding vs. ground work based on participant capability—which is responsible horsemanship, not party entertainment compromise.
The Woodlands difference: Australia’s authentic horse riding experience combining farmland serenity, animal encounters, and breathtaking Melbourne city skyline views—all within 5 minutes of the airport. There’s genuinely no other experience quite like it.
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📍 Woodlands Trail Riding (Riding Location), Saint Johns Road, Oaklands Junction VIC, Australia
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**IMPORTANT: Details for all participants must be provided within 72 hours of the event to arrange suitable ponies and staffing. For bookings with less than a day or same day bookings, please call ahead to confirm availability (Office Hours: Wednesday-Sunday 8:30am-5:00pm). Public holiday surcharges apply. For larger bookings, details will be required 1-2 weeks prior.
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SPARK POP® acknowledges and pays respect to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation and the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
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