Learn to Ride with Us

About Koolboo Performance Horses

Welcome to Koolboo Performance Horses, located at South Kolan in the Bundaberg region.

We offer friendly, supportive horse riding lessons for children and adults, from complete beginners through to more experienced riders wanting to improve their confidence, flatwork, jumping, horse handling or general riding skills.

Our lessons are designed to be calm, encouraging and practical, with a focus on helping each rider build confidence, safety and connection with their horse. Whether you have your own horse or need to use one of our lesson horses, we can help tailor the lesson to suit your goals and experience level.

Our Approach

At Koolboo Performance Horses, we believe riding should feel encouraging, safe and enjoyable. We work with each rider at their own pace and focus on building strong foundations, good habits and confidence both in and out of the saddle.

We welcome nervous riders, beginners, returning riders and riders wanting to improve specific skills with their own horse.

What We Offer

• Beginner riding lessons
• Children’s riding lessons
• Adult riding lessons
• Confidence building lessons
• Flatwork and position lessons
• Jumping lessons
• Horse handling and groundwork lessons
• NDIS-supported riding sessions
• Lessons on your own horse
• Lessons using one of our school horses
• Mobile lessons available by arrangement, travel fees apply

First Lesson / Assessment Lesson

All new riders are encouraged to book a first lesson so we can get to know you, your experience level, your goals and what kind of support you need. This helps us place you in the right lesson type and make sure you feel safe and comfortable from the beginning.

Your first lesson may include a mix of horse handling, mounting, basic position, steering, stopping, balance and confidence-building exercises, depending on your experience.