heaven .....right here on the Peninsula another famous local is natalie Davies who lives in somerville and has previously won the Victorian title of event rider of the Year .
Working as a riding instructor, she is always found competing in top class events and hopes to represent australia one day pictured right a photo of Natalie competing .
horse racing, trainers stables holding many race meetings throughout the year, the Peninsula has some excellent resources and venues for this popular sport.
Mornington racecourse runs twenty meetings each year making it one of the top country racecoursesin Victoria.
the balnarring Picnic racing club is a non profit organisation which promotes some lovely family friendly race days and thecranbourne turf club also runs a series of meetings throughout the year.
some of our best trainers have their stables around the region and many suggest that the rural settingis a key element to having calm and relaxed horses.
For those horses lucky to have a little rest, thereare also spelling facilities where they can have abreak from racing and enjoy some country solitude.
Polocrosse this sport started in australia in 1939 and is dubbed the King of the one horse sports .
it is a fast paced team sport played on horseback which combines the speed of polo, the strategy andtactics of netball, the toughness of aFl and the ball handling ability of lacrosse.
the local Moorooduc Polocrosse club started their training in a farm paddock and has since developedinto one of the largest in Victoria.
Polocrosse Park is based on the corner of Derrill and Morningtontyabb road and has been host to many international and interstate matches and championships.
this unique sport is accessible to anyone who can ride a horse at an amateur or club level and whole families can enjoy this activity with children asyoung as six, to parents and grandparents in their70 s, able to join in the fun.
RidE SANdy TRACKS ThRouGh NATuRAl BuSh for beginners and The Surry family have been taking Trail Rides on Arthurs Seat experienced riders to for more than 30 years and they personally supervise and ride enjoy supervised, on each trail.
scenic trail rides in the rolling countryside.
The trail, taking an hour and a half, is on sandy tracks through natural bush land with beautiful sea views and features local Also learn to ride at Kanumera, our excellent indoor wild life kangaroos, echidnas, koalas, birds etc.
Beginners are taught on quiet, reliable horses and other horses are provided equestrian centre.
for experienced riders.
The Surry family also operate the Kanumera Equestrian Centre in Arthurs Seat Rd where you can Purves Road, Arthurs Seat Mel Ref 171 F8 learn to ride in an excellent indoor equestrian centre.
Tel 03 5989 2766 5989 6124 Mob 0438 892 766 0438 892 774 003 lanDscaPe agistMents Many local residents ownacreage or have accessto reliable agistment, sothere are definitely moreopportunities for horseownership in this part ofthe world.
close proximity to Melbourne makes it perfect for transportto competitions or racemeetings and the price ofland is also relatively moreaffordable in these parts.
agistments range in price and size and we have some excellent facilities with some including indoor dressagearenas and other specialisedtraining services.
local land and climate has historically been conduciveto equestrian activities and toensure the ongoing viabilityof this important industry, a landcare group was formed in 2013.
With their first community meeting last september, this group provides information and support on sustainablehorse management, grazing practises and many otherhorse related topics.
horse relateD inDustries supporting the large equine industry requires a vast network of associated businesses.
Many stores suchas the family run and australian owned horseland in Mornington or the tack box saddleworld in tyabb stock a huge range of equestrian products.
World famous master saddler Peter horobin is located on the Peninsula and is internationallyrecognised for his carefully crafted custom-madesaddles.
in somerville, Wagners saddlery have gained a solid reputation for their quality range ofproducts and equipment for both horse and rider.
ARTHURS SEAT TRAIL RIDES Provide quality horses Produce and feed stores can be found in most suburbs along with a huge community of vets, natural therapists, farriers and other horserelated occupations.
so as you can see, it s no accident that we have such a large horse community around our region.
according to local council, the whole equine industry makes a significant economic and socialcontribution with an estimated economic value of 142 million.
so whether you re a leisure rider who enjoys a weekend amble through our gloriouscountryside or a serious competitor with your eyeson olympic gold, the Mornington Peninsula has all the elements you will ever need to support yourequine journey.
-Linda Ryding Photo s supplied courtesy of Equestrian Photographer Geoff Mclean 014 .indd 3 31 03 14 9 41 AM