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About Us


Who We Are

We're a small family-owned stable nestled between Port Macquarie and Wauchope on the beautiful Mid North Coast

We love horses and between us, we have years of experience in handling and riding them. We are so excited to offer this riding experience to you, and we enjoy watching as you connect with our gentle team of horses. If you haven’t already guessed it, horses are our true passion and we want you to feel that same pleasure we do when you spend time with them. 

See ya in the saddle soon!


Hastings River Horse Riding Explore Port Macquarie and Beyond on Horseback

Chrissy

Chrissy’s passion for horses started very early in her life. She grew up in the Snowy Mountain country where she learned to ride and break in Brumbys. She oozes enthusiasm, and with it, she brings an energy to the group and encourages you to feel anchored in the moment, and relax into the experience of what horse riding has to offer. She is your host and guide and brings with her knowledge of the area only a local could know about.
Hastings River Horse Riding Explore Port Macquarie and Beyond on Horseback


Meet Our Beautiful Horses

Hastings River Horse Riding Explore Port Macquarie and Beyond on Horseback


Quizzy 

Leader of the pack on our Lake Rides, AKA Quiz, Quizzles or Big Fella. A guide horse for over a decade and he knows his job by the back of his hoof. Loveable boofhead and a gentle giant. He is focused, protective of his mob and his riders, and we couldn’t be without him. If the other horses are dawdling at the rear, he will stop, and wait for them.
Meet Quizzy
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Phoenix 

AKA P-man, Phoeny, Munchkin. Our little half tonne of fun! He takes the little bums. He’ll grow up to be a leader one day. He is the sweetest horse on the track and loves attention and cuddles. He is gentle and caring, the kids will love him.
Meet Phoenix
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Honey

Full sister of Holly. AKA Hon, Honey Bun, Bossy Boots. She is beautiful and she knows it. She is a hard worker, dependable and committed to taking care of her rider. A good listener and a quick learner. She is the bossy big sister and like human sisters, she and Honey do have the odd squabble!
Meet Honey
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Holly

Full sister of Honey. AKA Hols, Sassy Pants, Garbage Guts. A soft gentle sweetheart committed to caring for her rider. Occasionally rides with her eyes closed and loves her food. No fuss and likes to sit down to relax in the stable between rides. She is a Christmas Day foal hence her name.
Meet Holly
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Dundee

AKA Spotty Bot, Freckle Pants, Dundiddle-dee-dundiddle-doo. The governor general of the mob, keeping everyone in check, but underneath a very soft and gentle fellow! He loves his rider to sing his signature song to him along the ride! Quick on his feet and he ensures the horses in front avoid plodding!

Meet Dundee
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Logo

AKA Logy-Bear. The gentle giant! The biggest boy in the pack and the most gentle! Logo doesnt skip a beat as he multitasks, taking customers and guiding the pack when Quizzy needs a rest. He loves a cuddle and will schmooze with you after the ride.
Meet Logo
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Merlot

Stationed at Mansfield Estate in Bonny Hills! Very serious in nature yet extremely kind and gentle. Not quite the smallest in the mob he is 100% dedicated to safely trekking his rider. He loves a pat after the ride but not until he ensures all tasks have been adequately completed!
Meet Merlot
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Sugar

AKA Sugar Booger! Hanging with the mob at Mansfield estate, Sugar is a no fuss, trail horse to ride. Sugar caters for all rider abilities! She is soft and gentle and absolutely loves attention! In-fact if she's not getting enough attention she will promptly let you know with a nibble or nudge! 
Meet Sugar
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Theo

He is the newest recruit to the team and settling in wonderfully. A gentle and caring boy, Theo is our star student who diligently gets the job done. He is very quiet and safe and nothing much phases him which makes him a great horse for all experience levels.
Meet Theo
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Matthew

AKA Matty-Mat. The friendly paddock ornament who is the Grandpooba to the little horses and highly respected by the rest of the mob. But he is a softy at heart and loves cuddles and carrots. Matthew is a rescue horse and great for the kids to pet and build their confidence around horses without the ride. Occasionally you will see Chrissy and Matty set out for a ride and its ALWAYS entertaining!
Meet Matty
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Music

AKA Moo Moo, or Music Moo! She is our smallest horse, and a very sweet mare stationed at the Hastings River. Trust Moo Moo to take good care of you on either our river ride or during a confidence build. A very trustworthy horse who is nice and quiet for smaller humans at any experience level. 
Meet Theo
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Sully

Sully, our guide in the making! Sully is a dependable horse who is capable of delivery a safe ride for our beginner riders, as well as a bit of fun for those with more experience. Sully has recently been introduced on our river rides and has settled in very well with the rest pop the crew. 
Meet Matty
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Rio

Rio, AKA our gentle giant, or giraffe! The tallest member of our crew, standing at 17hh. Although it may be a bit of a stretch to get on him, Rio is the calmest horse in mob at the river, so don't let his height scare you. Rio is a legend when it comes to taking kids on the ride, although they may look tiny on him, he is happy to plod along at a steady pace and provides a very enjoyable ride!
Meet Theo
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Cruise

Just like his name, Cruise is a wonderful horse who is happy to just cruise along our river ride. If you're riding cruise through the river, be prepared to get a bit wet as he splashes or decides go swimming in the deep. His love for water aside, Cruise delivers a enjoyable ride along the scenic bank of the Hastings River. 
Meet Matty
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