programs & services

Horses and humans

Welcome to Sunset Equine. We offer a calm, supportive, and non-judgmental outdoor environment where humans and horses connect. Whether you are looking to build riding confidence, refine your horsemanship, or explore ground-based personal growth, our tailored 1-on-1 programs meet you where you are.

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school holiday programs

Format: Small Group Sessions (School Break Periods) An immersive, fun environment for our existing, experienced riders! Designed for clients who have already built their riding and handling skills to an independent level, these sessions allow riders to spend extended time at the property, deepen their horsemanship, and bond with fellow horse lovers.

Eligibility: Available to current clients riding independently (by application/invitation).


children’s Private lesson

format 1:1 sessions

Nurture your child’s love for horses in a safe, fun, and encouraging environment.

Our 1-on-1 kids' lessons go beyond basic riding to teach true horsemanship from the ground up—building confidence, balance, coordination, and gentle horse handling skills.

Held in our safe arena and round yard, every session is tailored to your child’s unique age, energy, and experience level—whether they are sitting in the saddle for the very first time or looking to build independent riding skills.

  • Age Focus: Suitable for children and teens of all experience levels.

  • What They’ll Learn: Grooming, leading, basic horse care, groundwork, balance in the saddle, and confident rein aid application.

  • Horses: Ride one of our trusted, gentle school horses or bring your own pony.



lesson Pricing

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Relational Horsemanship & personal skill building/ Child or adult

one hour 1-on-1 lesson

Format: Private 1-on-1 Sessions

Focus: Groundwork, Connection & Life Skills Step into a peaceful, nature-based environment designed for personal development, confidence, and emotional wellbeing. These private sessions go beyond standard riding lessons, using ground-based horsemanship to foster mindfulness, boundary awareness, self-regulation, and authentic trust with horses.

Ideal For: Children, teens, and adults seeking personal growth, emotional regulation, or a gentle introduction to horses.

Horses: Work with our trusted, well-mannered horses or bring your own (By invitation only)


private horsemanship & riding lessons

Format: 1-on-1 Instruction (Small Groups available on application) Tailored instruction focused on balance, clear communication, and mutual trust between horse and rider. Held in our safe arena or round yard, every lesson is designed to help you relax, build body awareness, and progress at your own pace.

Ideal For: Beginners through to experienced riders looking to rebuild lost confidence, refine existing skills, or enjoy a softer, relational riding approach.

Options: Bring your own horse or ride one of ours (invitation only)


groundwork & unmounted horsemanship

Format:1-on-1 Ground Sessions

Focus: Handling, Liberty & Horse Care Not all progress happens in the saddle. Our unmounted sessions focus on ground-based connection, liberty work, understanding horse body language, and practical horse care.

Ideal For: Building deep trust, gaining confidence from the ground up, and learning horse behavior without the pressure of riding.



 
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private lessons include:

Build horse riding skills

  • Build balance and timing

  • Build healthy relationships and grow

  • Increase confidence and communication skills

  • Build healthy communication between humans and horses

  • Basic horse-person-ship from catching onwards

  • Learn to find connection and feel

  • Expand confidence

  • Learn more about horses and their needs

  • Grooming/Horse care


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building softness in horses and humans

Emotional regulation and expression

  • Communication

  • Healthy relationship building

  • Boundaries

  • Confidence

  • Mindset

  • Feeling of being stuck

  • Bullying

  • Emotional regulation and resilience

  • Challenging thoughts

  • Grief

  • Anger management

  • Self - Awareness