Blazing Saddles
Blazing Saddles
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Blazing Saddles is a horse riding school on the Great Ocean Road in Aireys inlet. We provide fun for all the family from pony rides for the little ones to full day adventures for experienced riders. We also offer holiday clinics, lessons, kids parties, pub rides, beach and bush rides from one hour to full day adventures. We are open daily but bookings are essential.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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janwood18
Geelong, Australia7 contributions
Jan 2022 • Family
Had the most amazing time. My son has anxiety and was a bit stressed but Cara was amazing with him and calmed him down. There was also a young guy who works there as well, who took the time to chat and make my son feel confident by the end of the ride. I can’t thank you guy’s enough. We will be back.
Written January 10, 2022
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Chris M
2 contributions
Jan 2022
We went riding with our 8 and 11 year old daughters. Caroline who manages Blazing Saddles was so very friendly and welcoming. Our family were totally at ease around the horses and all the instructors were very supportive and ensured that we were all comfortable and safe along the way. We were worried about my 8 year old and how she'd go when the horses trotted. We worried for nothing! After 1.5 hours our youngest was disappointed that the ride had come to an end. Amazing crew of girls who put us all at ease and interacted with us along the way. The horses are magnificent, beautifully groomed and taken care of. We'll be sure to visit Blazing Saddles again. Absolutely amazing!
Written January 25, 2022
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La Coron W
Melbourne, Australia42 contributions
Feb 2020
This ride literally could not have been any better. It was awesome! I went on the combo ride (beach and bush). Every aspect was excellent. My horse was great - well trained with lovely manners! The guide Sophie was brilliant, such a friendly and happy person. Scenery was spectacular! Plenty of opportunities to canter. You just cannot beat cantering along the beach!
I absolutely recommend this ride. I went because I had some time to kill and I definitely wasn’t expecting it to be as good as it was. Thank you Sophie and the team at Blazing Saddles, I will be back as soon as I can!
I absolutely recommend this ride. I went because I had some time to kill and I definitely wasn’t expecting it to be as good as it was. Thank you Sophie and the team at Blazing Saddles, I will be back as soon as I can!
Written March 6, 2020
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So glad you enjoyed yourself, we try hard to make every ride a great experience, nice to see people appreciating our horses and staff x
Written March 7, 2020
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Sarahshere
Melbourne, Australia5 contributions
Feb 2022 • Friends
Did the Pub Ride tour with a friend. I was a beginner, never touched a horse in my life. My friend rode as an experienced rider. Blazing saddles paired us with perfect horses to match our styles. Had a great time riding around the bush lands and learning how to canter. Pub beer tasting was a nice rest stop with lovely views. Keen to do the beach ride tour in March. Thanks again Blazing Saddles team!
Written February 7, 2022
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sienna r
Ocean Grove, Australia2 contributions
Jun 2020
it was an amazing experience with this trail ride. the horses were amazingly trained even know my mother received a cheeky appaloosa to ride. it felt like it went for ages but it was only 1 hr to and back on the trail ride. I totally recommend going here if you want to go on a trail ride. the ride also has beautiful views of the water and the Aireys inlet light tower.
Written January 18, 2021
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JR3207
3 contributions
Nov 2021
I had a great time on the combo beach/bush ride yesterday. Dave (our lead) was a really good leader and read the group well. We were all experienced rides so got to do a good mix of canter/trot and walking. Loved it and will be back soon for sure :)
Written November 28, 2021
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Di S
Tokyo, Japan6 contributions
Feb 2022
Always wanted to ride a horse on the beach and this was the best experience. Madi and Tori greeted us and organised our horses, Rusty for my husband, Sky for me and Tori rode Ranger. Tori was both sensitive and experienced enough to the horses, us and what we wanted and were able to manage.
Written March 8, 2022
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Karissa S
1 contribution
Jan 2022 • Friends
Overall it was really good. I didn’t feel they did much of an introduction to the trainers, guides or facility. We had 1 extremely nervous rider that was expected to just follow along and not be helped or guided much.
Still amazing experience non the less.
Still amazing experience non the less.
Written January 24, 2022
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Courtney S
Melbourne, Australia4 contributions
Dec 2021 • Family
What a wonderful horse riding experience through the bush, enjoyed by children and adults alike. Maddie was a fantastic guide, setting everyone at ease on their horses. This was our second visit to Blazing Saddles and we will definitely be back. Thank you Maddie and all the staff at Blazing Saddles for a brilliant horse riding experience.
Written December 30, 2021
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EllaJo1996
Bendigo, Australia1 contribution
Nov 2015 • Couples
My partner and I booked for the 2 1/2 hour romantic ride along the beach. Firstly, the horses we were placed on did not enjoy each others company at all, always trying to bite or kick each other which made it hard and unsafe to ride near each other. The instructors horse was constantly rearing up and had many behavioral issues. We indicated before the ride (on forms you fill out) that we were practically beginners having only ridden a couple of times and we were paired up with spooky horses. Once we began the ride the instructor advised us that she had no idea where she was going, and that 'maybe the beach was this way?'. After more than an hour into the ride the girl finally realized that my partner's horses girth was loose and that was why he was having trouble trotting as the saddle was slipping everywhere (he did not pick up on this as he has only ridden a few times before). The instructor was on her phone 90% of the time and was very reluctant to engage in any sort of conversation. I was bucked off and received a concussion, yet the instructor did not make any attempt to check if I was alright and told my partner he was not allowed to hop off his horse to check on me while I was lying on the ground. And at the end of the ride we realized the young girl had never even told us her name... Find it hard to recommend this place to anyone. All I can say is be careful, safety is not a priority at this venue, I'm sure there are other places nearby that would be a lot nicer to ride with.
Written December 26, 2015
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Hi,
I'm wondering if this place gives you horse riding shoes??
Many thanks,
Miah
Written January 6, 2016
caroline0504
Australia
HI MIa, we have some boots you can use while riding, helmets are also provided.
Written January 11, 2016
Basically I just want to know the prices and the different types of rides and how long/short these rides are
Written February 26, 2015
hello, yes the prices range between 30-45$ for adults and children are 20-35$ and the rides are trail and beach
Written January 18, 2021
How much are your rides and for how long?
Written February 25, 2015
I only did the kids ones. My daughter loved it. Walked around the property.
Written February 26, 2015
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