Who we are

Heritage Riding was established over 30 years ago and has since become one of the largest, most comprehensive Equestrian Centres and Riding Schools in Australia Today.

With 2 full-time and 2 part-time instructors, 26 school master horses, a large indoor arena, outdoor arena and 32 acres with an extensive cross country course, and most important of all – a spotless safety record and full insurance coverage.

The school offers both Equestrian Federation of Australia (EFA) and British Horse Society (BHS) qualified instructors.  Heritage Riding is both a riding school and competition training centre for all levels.  Catering for the complete beginner rider child/adult through to the competition rider competing in  Dressage, Show Jumping and Eventing.

Heritage Riding, located 30 minutes from Brisbane and 45 minutes from the Gold Coast, is in the suburb of Thornlands, in the Redland Shire.

We operate from Tuesday-Saturday and during school holidays.

Instructor conducting horse management training

Our Team

Along with our full-time instructors and part-time Instructors, we are often lucky enough to bring in highly qualified coaches such as Olympian, Christopher Burton.

Melanie Byrne

Melanie Byrne

Owner

Melanie Byrne, who owns Heritage Riding, is an Equestrian Federation of Australia Level 2 General and British Horse Society Intermediate Instructor and holds a Diploma of Equine Management VCAH Glenormiston.
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Carley Land

Carley Land

Instructor

Carley learnt to ride at Heritage Riding when she was 7 years old and has been with the Heritage team ever since! Currently training for her EA Level 1 general, Carley regularly competes in Dressage.
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Emma McManimm

Emma McManimm

Junior Instructor

Emma started riding with us 6 years ago and went on to lease and compete one of Heritage Ridings school master horses in Eventing. She is currently working towards her intro coaching certificate.
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Our Facilities

Located on 32 acres between Brisbane & Gold Coast, the indoor arena, outdoor arena & cross-country course, including water complex guarantee a memorable experience. No matter what the weather offers – rain, hail or shine, you can always ride!

Heritage Riding's School Master Horses


Heritage Riding would not be what it is today without its fantastic School Master Horses/Ponies. These ponies are the Qualified Instructor’s "Right Hand Man", and many of them have been doing this job for a very long time!!

Our team of 26 school master horses can teach the "total beginner" through to the Competition Level Rider wanting to learn the higher school movements like flying changes, canter pirouettes, piaffe/passage, or jump a metre fence.

Whiskey
Whiskey
My excuse is I’m an ARAB!!!
Casaco
Casaco
"I’ve discovered my calling, DRESSAGE"
Gregory
Gregory
Country Gentleman – doesn't want to work too hard!!
Dude (Doodlebug)
Dude (Doodlebug)
Sherlock & where’s Holmes? Elementary dear Chap, literally

Riding Lesson Pricing

WEEKLY
FORTNIGHTLY
Giddy' Up Club Beginners
Novice
Intermediate
Advanced
Adult
Single
$60
$60
$60
$60
$60
$60
$60
$60
$75
$75
4 Block
$195
$210
$195
$210
$215
$230
$215
$230
N/A
N/A
10 Block
$450
$480
$450
$480
$500
$530
$500
$530
N/A
N/A
Prices include GST
No refunds for cancellations made within 24 hours of lesson
Lessons to be paid upon booking
4 Blocks valid for 6 weeks- 10 Blocks valid for 12 weeks
4 Blocks valid for 12 weeks- 10 Blocks valid for 24 weeks
Plus EFTPOS fees if applicable
4 Blocks valid for 3 months - 10 Blocks valid for 6 months

Riding Lesson Pricing

WEEKLY
FORTNIGHTLY
Giddy' Up Club Beginners
Single
$60
$60
4 Block
$195
$210
10 Block
$450
$480
Novice
Single
$60
$60
4 Block
$195
$210
10 Block
$450
$480
Intermediate
Single
$60
$60
4 Block
$215
$230
10 Block
$500
$530
Advanced
Single
$60
$60
4 Block
$215
$230
10 Block
$500
$530
Adult
Single
$75
$75
4 Block
N/A
N/A
10 Block
N/A
N/A
Lessons to be paid upon booking
No refunds for cancellations made within 24 hours of lesson
4 Blocks valid for 6 weeks
10 Blocks valid for 12 weeks
4 Blocks valid for 12 weeks
10 Blocks valid for 24 weeks
Plus EFTPOS fees if applicable

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