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We can't wait to meet the new foals at Ricinda Ranch, Linda is such an inspiration to us. As September and October 2025 draw near, Golden...

The around yard at Golden Glade Ranch was alive with focus as Gigi worked through a full natural horsemanship training session. From...

The round yard was alive with focus this week as Gigi and Leah fine-tuned every detail for the upcoming Junior Rider Challenge. From...

Welcome to the first official Weekly Round Up from Golden Glade Ranch! This week, Gigi shares the emotional rollercoaster of training her...

✨ Love at First Trot – February 2016 At just one and a half years old, Gigi had her first pony ride at the Double Bay markets. It was...

At just ten years old, Gigi has officially stepped into the round yard—not as a rider this time, but as a trainer. Armed with her...

There’s something quietly powerful about a child riding a horse with no bit, guiding her mount not with force, but with feel. At Golden...

A Step-by-Step Guide from Leah Van Ewijk at Golden Glade Ranch Leah and Flicker beginning the essential horse training steps session...

Step inside Uki Sporting Horse Camp for a warm look at how kids learn, ride, and grow with horses in a supportive, family-friendly environment.

Bareback riding for kids at Golden Glade Ranch If you wander past our round yard at Golden Glade Ranch, you’ll probably see a small...

Some ponies just have “it”—and our Paige  (AJS Winter Pageant) is one of those rare finds. At 7 years old and standing at 12.3 hands...

Meet Leah Van Ewijk – LV Horsemanship Equine Trainer, Coach & Behavioural Specialist Based in Newrybar, Byron Bay hinterland The Heart...

Gigi & Flicker learning together @ Golden Glade Ranch Welcome to a day in the round yard at Golden Glade Ranch—where we don’t just train...

Picture this: the sun’s not even up, steam rising off the horses’ backs, and a crowd of locals—young, old, city slicker, or bush...

Ever wanted to trade homework for horse hooves? Or swap out city traffic for fresh air, muddy boots, and a backyard full of adventure? We...

At Golden Glade Ranch, every session in the saddle is a new opportunity to learn—not just for our horses, but for us as riders, too....

Breaking down the foundational techniques of body control, providing a step-by-step approach for both beginners and advanced riders.

This session is loaded with lessons about softness, mindset, and building trust from the ground up between you and your horse