Australian Horse Adventures

Had the best holiday in my life!!!. I highly recommend. Thanks so much, I'll definitely be doing another horse ride with you.

I have ridden many times with Australian Horse Adventures but this was the first time at Junction Farm with the new owners, Marcus and Ellie doing the Special Education and Trail Tour, which was absolutely fantastic. There’s a lot of focus on working with your horse and your riding skills. I found out the answers to two things that have plagued me for decades:1. why can’t I keep my lower leg back, with heel down; and2. there’s something wrong with my hands but no one has ever been able to explain what I’m doing wrong, let alone how to correct it .I also discovered why it is very rare for me to ever fall off.The tour is just fantastic. You work in pairs receiving guidance on ground work, arena work and on the mechanical horse. In between times you have wonderful trail rides around Junction Farm. It’s all about horsemanship and a good riding seat so you can relax and enjoy riding. Nothing is rushed.Ellie goes above and beyond the call of duty giving explanations to any questions, even adding to it the next day having talking it all through with Marcus. I felt privileged having what seems to be unlimited guidance from a true expert. The mechanical horse, Risby lets you know exactly what you’re doing wrong, Ellie tells you how to fix it and Risby explains whether you’ve achieved it or not.It’s the first time in decades I have felt a desire to train a young horse again or even pursue one day eventing. Whether I do or not doesn’t matter because the riding tips are just as relevant to trail rides. I will be a better rider and more importantly I will look better in the photographs! One of my friends (who I believe had never jumped before) was popping over logs in the paddocks.Their other secret weapons are Keegan (who works with the group every day and was formerly a tour guide and knows plenty about the area and Tasmania )and Leanne who does admin and bookings but is also a master baker and there’s something new every day! Food and wines as usual were first class. Love love love love loved it.

I did the education program at Junction Farm. Really helped me with my riding, confidence and understanding of horses. Highly recommend it for anyone looking to learn natural horsemanship and equip themselves with skills/tools for better partnership with horses