Yarramalong Equestrian

Yarramalong Equestrian is a riding school located in Pearcedale on the Mornington Peninsula. Specialising in beginner and nervous riders.

Lessons are held on all weather, fully fenced rubber crumb arena with flood lights. Regular students are educated in all aspects of horse-care and handling through our certificate program which is aligned with the PCAV syllabus to prepare students for Pony Club. Private Lessons
Students receive one one one instruction, either a 45 minute ‘riding only’ session or 1 hour session, which includes basi

27/03/2026

Holiday Programs are now open for booking.

http://yarramalongequestrian.com.au/holiday-program/

12/02/2026

Welcome Tango/Tangle!
This little guy has just joined the Yarramalong team.

08/02/2026

Wind sucking and crib biting are often misunderstood — and there’s a lot of outdated advice still floating around.

In this week’s welfare post, we look at:

• Why these behaviours develop in the first place

• Why horses don’t learn them from each other

• The link between chewing, gut comfort and stress

• Why some wind suckers are actually very good learners, according to Equitation Science International - ESI CEO and PCA patron, Dr Andrew McLean

• What actually helps horses showing these behaviours

The article is based on information contained in the Pony Club Australia A Certificate Manual and current equitation science.

Link in the comments if you’d like to read more.

15/12/2025

HOLIDAY PROGRAMS ARE OPEN FOR BOOKINGS.
Gift Certificates available for Christmas.
http://yarramalongequestrian.com.au/holiday-program/

21/11/2025

We have a couple of slots available tomorrow (Sat 22nd November) for private lessons. New riders welcome or make up/extra lessons for our current students. PM to book

30/10/2025

LESSONS AVAILABLE.
Private Lessons available today (Friday 31st October) and tomorrow (Sat 1st November).
New students are welcome or existing students can book in as a make-up or extra casual.
Please PM to book

20/09/2025

When confusion shows up as hyperreactive behaviours in various quantities, these are termed conflict behaviours.

It is important to differentiate between conflict behaviours and discomfort behaviours.

Discomfort behaviours are not accompanied by any symptomatic level of hyperreactivity—for example, jaw movements or tail swishing.

Conflict behaviours are the horse’s hyperreactive attempts to resolve conflicting stimuli.

Conflict occurs when the horse is trapped between opposing motivations, creating stress and the motivation to escape, fight, or become apathetic.

Apathy is often the final outcome, when escape or aggression no longer frees the horse from the conflict.

Andrew Mclean - Modern Horse Training: Equitation Science Principles & Practice, Volume 2

29/08/2025

SPRING HOLIDAY PROGRAMS ARE NOW LIVE

http://yarramalongequestrian.com.au/holiday-program/

bookings via email only.

01/08/2025

Private lessons available tomo 10.30 and 11.30.
Casual or make up.
Please PM to book :)

13/07/2025

Extra holiday Sessions added!
Wednesday 16th:

Private lessons available. 30 or 60 minute
Trail Ride/Private lesson combo.
Assessment lessons for term 3

This date is also suitable for anyone needing a make up lessons
email for bookings