SUPPORTED PROGRAMSThere is currently a 12 month wait list but you are welcome to fill in the contact form on this website with details and availability and we will pop you on the waiting list and be in touch as soon as there are spots available.
The costs are the same for NDIS or non NDIS clients.
NDIS Participants:
Claremont Therapeutic Riding Centre (CTRC) will deliver recreational activities centered around engagement with horses, structured to meet the client’s requirements in accordance with their NDIS plan under Core – Assistance with Social, Economic, and Community Participation and Capacity Building – Increased Social and Community Participation. These activities provide a natural and supportive setting designed to open up communication pathways. Each session is tailored to address the client’s unique physical and emotional needs, promoting independence within a structured environment. Our programs are designed to promote social engagement, enhance emotional regulation, and build physical skills aligning with the NDIS guidelines for social and community participation.
Services being funded in Capacity Building – Increased Social and Community Participation
- Supports to allow you to take part in skills-based learning to develop independence in accessing the community.
- Mentoring, peer support and Individual skills development. Support to assist Participants achieve their goals, developing skills and be confident to engage in daily life skills. Supports to collaborate with therapists to support implementation of therapy plans to ensure goals in this plan are met. Full reports are to be provided to the NDIA via email: enquiries@ndis.gov.au
Our programs take place Monday to Friday between 11am and 3.30pm and also includes an integrated 3.30pm after school program.
NDIS Rates: As of 1 July 2024 the rate is $67.56 per session
For planning purposes we base it on 40 sessions for the year and we also provide an initial goal report assessment and another before the plan update.
Non NDIS Participants – contact CTRC
Please note that horse riding lessons are not covered as a service under NDIS guidelines, as they fall outside the scope of the participants approved and funded supports.
There is currently a 12 month wait list but you are welcome to fill in the contact form on this website with details and availability and we will pop you on the waiting list and be in touch as soon as there are spots available.
Children’s Riding Lessons:
45 minutes beginners lesson: $60
One off hour lesson: $85
Sign up for a term of 10 group lessons paid up front & receive 10% discount – $76 per session
From Monday to Friday during the school terms our “slice of country in the heart of the city” centre that has at its heart a supportive family environment provides a range of session options for our clients. We have group sessions for both supported (led) and independent clients.
At 3.30pm each day we have our 45 minute integrated beginner’s session where our new clients are led by a volunteer when they first begin and will develop over time to a stage where they can walk, trot and canter on their own.
Our 4.15pm one hour lesson is for those that can walk and trot on their own and are developing canter. At 5.15pm are our more advanced riders that are either working towards or are currently competing in competitions.
CAMPSDecember camps now closed!
Day Camps for Social Engagement and Equestrian Skills
Our day camps provide children with a valuable opportunity to build essential social and daily living skills in a safe, supportive, and engaging environment. Offered during school holidays, these camps run from 10 am to 3 pm, with a full day of structured, supervised activities on the farm. To ensure safety and comfort, campers should come dressed in old clothes, long pants, and closed-toe shoes (such as boots or sneakers). Helmets and a trained helper are provided for each child to guarantee supervision and a secure experience throughout the day.
The day begins with check-in between 9:30 and 9:45 am, where each child receives a workbook for fun activities that they can complete at home. The first session includes an interactive safety induction, where participants learn about being around horses, handling equipment, grooming, and understanding basic tack.
Throughout the day, each child is paired with a trained helper to participate in activities that involve interacting with horses, such as grooming, feeding, and learning basic horse care. The schedule includes both morning and afternoon sessions focused on building confidence, interactive communication and comfort around horses, giving children the opportunity to connect with these animals in a supportive, hands-on environment.
These camps are an ideal way for young participants to gain confidence, develop new skills, and socialize with peers in a relaxed and safe setting.
On the day, you should arrive 9.30 to 9.45 for check in and campers are given a fun workbook which they are welcome to take home to complete. First session is a Safety Induction of being around horses, horse gear, handling, grooming and learning about tack. Following this clients and will be paired with a skilled helper and will help groom, tack up and have a riding lesson before lunch and another after lunch. At lunchtime there is generally unmounted games once everyone has finished eating before they mount up again for an afternoon of fun mounted games.
We also encourage parents to arrive early before pickup (around 2.30pm) so that they can watch and be involved in the camp too! Cost for the camp is $125 per day and participants are also most welcome to come on multiple days. Refunds will not be given for late cancellation or illness. With due notice we can give a credit for the next camp.
Maximum number of kids per day is 26 and Enrolment is through our online form and secure payment system. If you enrol online and receive a receipt you are enrolled. If a day is full you will not be able to choose that day as an option.
If you require a receipt for NDIS claiming please contact the office.
Camp Dates for 2024:
April 2nd, 3rd & 4th
April 9th, 10th & 11th
July 2nd, 3rd & 4th
July 9th, 10th & 11th
October 1st, 3rd & 4th
December 16th, 17th & 18th
PONY CLUBCTRC is an Accredited Pony Club Riding Centre. Riders who become Pony Club members at CTRC enjoy monthly Sunday morning programs where they are guided through the PCA syllabus including lessons in horse mastership, ground work and riding.
Riders also work towards the PCA Accredited Certificates working through the manuals for each level at their own pace.
COMPETITIONSWe want our young riders to dream big. Our coaches are ready to plan out classes and preparation to compete at different levels in a range of competitions that include Pony Club, EWA Open, RDA and Special Olympic competitions. All our qualified coaches have had long equestrian careers themselves and will be able to challenge young riders to consider entering competitions. From preparing riders for their first competitions at the Centre, to actually transporting our horses and coaching riders at competitions we can support your riding goals.