Building confident riders with strong foundations.
Riding Lessons at Blueview Equestrian
Blueview Equestrian offers private riding lessons on a school horse designed to help riders develop confidence, correct fundamentals, and a positive connection with horses.
Lessons are conducted on a safe, experienced horse well suited to beginner riders. Each lesson focuses not only on riding skills, but also on learning how to safely handle and care for horses.
Lesson spots are limited and offered on application.
Teaching Horsemanship from the ground up.
At Blueview, riders are involved in the full process of preparing the horse. This helps build confidence and a better understanding of horses.
Lessons include:
Catching and handling the horse
Grooming and basic horse care
Learning how to tack up correctly
Mounting safely
Developing correct riding position and balance
Steering, control and transitions
Understanding horse behaviour and communication
By learning both ground skills and riding skills, riders develop a more complete foundation with horses.
For more experienced riders, on-property trail riding is available in the second half of the lesson. Rider experience is assessed during the first lesson to ensure rider safety.
A Calm Learning Environment
Blueview provides a quiet, low-pressure environment where riders can learn at a comfortable pace without the overwhelm of busy riding schools.
Our focus is on creating safe, positive experiences that help riders feel relaxed, capable, and connected with horses.
Lessons at Blueview are taught by Ruth McMahon, an experience horsewoman with a lifelong background in riding and horse care. As a professional in equine bodywork, she provides a strong understanding of horse movement, comfort and biomechanics that influence all aspects of her teaching.
Ruth developed her riding foundation in the UK, training within environments influenced by the standards of the British Horse Society. This background emphasises correct fundamentals, horse welfare, and safe riding practices.
With years of experience in school environments supporting learners of all ages, Ruth brings patience, clear guidance and a calm, structured approach to every lesson. She understands how to break skills down, build confidence and help riders progress at a comfortable pace.
Her teaching approach focuses on building rider confidence, developing correct position and feel for the horse, and transferring skills that begin on the ground to the saddle.
Availability
Lessons are available for $120 for one hour on application.
Lessons are kept private and structured so each rider receives individual guidance.
Contact Ruth on 0456 200 997 to discuss availability. Please include rider name, age and experience in your message.
Horse welfare is the number one priority. Blueview offers a limited number of private lesson spots each week, and for the safety of our horse and riders, are suitable for riders aged 7 and over, and up to 100kg.
Lesson Information
Lessons include time spent grooming, preparing, and tacking up the horse, as well as learning safe horse handling and foundational riding skills.
Private lessons on application only
Suitable for riders 7 years and older
Suitable for riders up to 100kg
Beginner friendly
Horse and equipment provided
Limited selection of Australian safety standard riding helmets available in adult sizes only
Closed-toe shoes with a small heel required
Regular clients are encouraged to bring their own helmet.
Lessons may be cancelled or rescheduled in the event of unsafe weather conditions, including extreme heat.
Cancellation Policy
Please provide 24 hours notice if you need to cancel or reschedule a lesson.
Cancellations less than 24 hours will incur a 50% lesson fee, and missed lessons without notice will be charged at the full lesson price.
This helps ensure our limited lesson times remain available for other riders and allows the horse’s workload to be planned accordingly.
Thank you for your understanding.
Apply for a Lesson
Please complete the form below to discuss availability, or call or message Ruth on 0456200997.
We will be in touch promptly.