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Junction Farm Equestrian Park

Locality: Carrick, Tasmania

Phone: +61 418 161 820

Address: 38 Westwood Road 7291 Carrick, TAS, Australia

Website: http://Junctionfarm.com

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25.01.2022 PRIVATE LESSONS or TRAIL CLUB AVAILABLE TOMORROW: if anyone has been waiting for a private lesson or trail ride and is available tomorrow, please message us tonight or first thing tomorrow. We have horses and a teacher available tomorrow.

25.01.2022 Hello Riding Academy Friends, I have now sent an email with a full update, Winter Schedule and booking information to all our current and new students. If you dont have the email yet, please send this page a private message with your correct email address. Im sorry if you have been through this already. Please be patient. Kind regards, ... Eleanor

25.01.2022 If you would like a Junction Farm gift card in time for Christmas, visit the farm any time on Monday (call 0418161820 to let us know when) or use the link below for eGift cards. Lessons for children 16 and under are $40.00, adults $50.00. School holiday activities from $60.00. Trail ride club (6 x 2 hour ride and horse care session) $360.00. https://squareup.com/gift/GTW42NM4MCSMS/order

24.01.2022 TRAIL RIDE TOMORROW We are looking for anyone interested in a 1hr trail ride tomorrow from 2pm-3pm. It will be very relaxed and a great way to enjoy some fresh air halfway through the working week we will supply horses, first in best dressed as we have a limited amount of spots. Message our page if you are interested

24.01.2022 PLEASE CHECK YOUR WEIGHT. One of the ways we take care of our horses is to make sure they are only asked to carry riders who are the right size for them. We have recently decided to reduce the weight limit for student riders and it is now 15% of the horse’s weight. Sticking to this limit means our horses are less likely to get sore backs and tired hearts. To do your bit for our horses’ welfare, please make sure your weight information in Hopoti is accurate. If you are the guardian of a growing child, please weigh her and update your account regularly. Thankyou!

23.01.2022 We are going to cancel Junction Farm Riding Academy lessons today because it is too wet. We will offer some extra classes during the week (see Hopoti for times), so please consider having your lesson on another day.

23.01.2022 The AMAZING RACE is on! Inviting all students to accept the challenge and complete a round on our Amazing Race course. The riders who complete the course in a time that is closest to our optimum time will be the winners. Walk only, led and trot/canter classes are available. Look for an Amazing Race Competition Entries group lesson (1.5 hrs), book a private or shared private lesson time using the services tab or join us for Pony Day School Holiday event on Thursday 15th.

23.01.2022 NOTICE: Nick Rowlandson will be at Donovan Park Sat 12th Dec for saddle adjustments. Limited to 8 spots. Bookings to Jo Pickett.

23.01.2022 GIFT CARDS Our all new Junction Farm Equestrian gift cards are now available for purchase, in perfect time for Christmas! The cards can be used for any of our wonderful facilities or events we have to offer, from lessons, to use of our trail, to camping, to arena hire. ... You simply purchase the card for $2.50, then come see us and load whatever amount you would like onto it and its ready to use! Once the amount is used up they are able to be re loaded. We can do electronic or plastic gift cards, message our page if you are interested

22.01.2022 Thank you to everyone who came to our last day of lessons and Christmas party today. We had a wonderful time celebrating with you. The ponies had a great day and appreciated all the cuddles and carrots. Now they are very happily settled in their fresh paddock for a holiday, looking forward to having a JENT treatment, getting lots of sleep and lazing in the sunshine for three weeks. Thanks for supporting our business this year - we are looking forward to seeing you all again in January.

22.01.2022 **Special school holiday trail ride instead of lessons this Saturday** As noted in our original email, due to one of our holiday activities taking up much of the day on Saturday, instead of regular lessons we will be holding a trail ride lesson in the afternoon. The trail ride will leave at 1.30pm and return at 2.30pm. Please contact us if you would like a spot on the ride, it will be $40 for under 16s and $50 for over 16s. If there is too many people we will hold a second ride in the afternoon. Alternatively, if Saturday afternoon doesnt work for you, then we are holding trail ride club on Friday from 2-4pm, and you are welcome to join this.

22.01.2022 They know where to go

22.01.2022 Here’s a way to make money to pay for your horse habit.

22.01.2022 To all students who have a riding lesson today, please drive up the main driveway to the agisters barn, we will be starting your lessons today from there.To all students who have a riding lesson today, please drive up the main driveway to the agisters barn, we will be starting your lessons today from there.

21.01.2022 **Horse Care** This Saturday (4th of July) Junction Farm are providing an opportunity to learn about the general care of a horse, including the chance to groom or wash a horse and assist with feeding, yard cleaning, saddle cleaning and other chores. This will be a good opportunity for students to tick off some of the theory components in their curriculum while also spending time with horses and gaining more knowledge about their care This activity will go for 1.5hrs, from ...1.30 - 3.00. No riding is involved. Cost - $40 To book a spot please send us a message or email us at [email protected]

20.01.2022 We are going ahead with riding lessons today. Only 5mm of rain is predicted. If it is too wet to ride, students will work on theory with horses undercover.We are going ahead with riding lessons today. Only 5mm of rain is predicted. If it is too wet to ride, students will work on theory with horses undercover.

20.01.2022 JENT THERAPY - Di Jenkins will be at Junction Farm from 24 March 2021 until 7 April 2021. She will be treating all of the school horses and her other Junction Farm clients, and available for a limited number of outside appointments. Go to jent.net.au for more information.

20.01.2022 A beautiful evening for our final trail riding club 2019! Thanks to all our wonderful riders, we look forward to seeing you back in the new year

19.01.2022 There will be showjumping to watch at Westbury Showgrounds tomorrow. Why not spend a couple of hours in the grandstand watching the competition?

19.01.2022 Fifteen school ponies starting their well-deserved Christmas holiday!

17.01.2022 We would like to introduce our second holiday activity for the summer.. **Junction Farm Gymkhana** Saturday 11/1/2020 & possibly a second date if demand is there, so let us know if interested.... Students will be allocated a pony for the day, they are welcome to bring along hair clips, bands and ribbons to decorate their pony. There will be classes in the morning that students will participate in, followed by a short lunch break and then some games with and without the ponies. 9.30 - Arrive, clean and decorated ponies 10.30 - Gymkhana classes (riding) 11.30 - Lunch break 12.15 - Get ponies ready for games 12.45 - Games 1.30 - Untack and put ponies away Cost - $60

17.01.2022 The Junction Farm Equestrian Academy lesson schedule will change from 21/3/20. No normal lessons from this Saturday. If you have not received an email please contact [email protected] Junction Farm Equestrian Academy lesson schedule will change from 21/3/20. No normal lessons from this Saturday. If you have not received an email please contact [email protected]

17.01.2022 There is some floodwater lying on Junction Farm river flats atm. It’s a perfect opportunity to practice travelling through water before Trials, 15 minutes from Launceston. There are also hunt logs and hills for those who need fitness work. Casual riders can use Junction Farm any time for a fee of $25 per day. Bookings essential. Text Eleanor on 0418161820.

16.01.2022 Mercedes and Kate have been working hard painting poles today. Arent they beautiful?

15.01.2022 Heading up the hill for some R & R in their paddock.

15.01.2022 If you are one of the people who decided to take a weekend off riding lessons because of the rain, we will cancel your invoice and/or refund your fee as soon as we can. If you are one of the people who decided to take a weekend off riding lessons because of the rain, we will cancel your invoice and/or refund your fee as soon as we can.

15.01.2022 COMPETITION! Junction Farm Equestrian Academy is holding a combined training competition for Academy students and Junction Farm agisters on 29 January 2021. All levels of rider will be accommodated so don’t hesitate to join in. Open to all current students and agisters, and if any outsiders with their own horse would like to enter, please call and discuss with Eleanor. To enter, use this link https://hopoti.com/s/JunctionFarmEquestrianAcademy/booking

15.01.2022 Here’s a video of our 4.00 class today, riding independently with perfect control.

14.01.2022 TRAIL RIDE CLUB DATES FOR AUGUST: Wed 5th 10.00am Friday 14th 10.00am Wed 19th 10.00am Friday 28th 2.00pm

14.01.2022 Ponies heading home after lessons.

13.01.2022 In January, monthly Sunday Pony Club sessions will commence for Pony Club Australia members at Junction Farm Equestrian Academy. Yesterday the lucky 12 riders who are our first cohort had a practice lesson with Hayley Atkins as well as a chance to show the school and horses to Judy Kilby. Marcus and I were very proud of how well all of our horses and children performed and of the huge smiles all round. Thank you very much to Judy and Hayley as well as to the parents who supported their children throughout the morning.

13.01.2022 Junction Farm Equestrian Academy is very excited to announce that we are now a Pony Club Australia Accredited Riding Centre. This means that you can join the pony club movement and have all the fun of rally days, competitions and achievement certificates right now, even if you dont have your own pony! Membership information coming soon!

11.01.2022 LESSONS AND EVENTS FOR DECEMBER AND JANUARY ARE NOW IN HOPOTI AND READY TO BOOK. LESSONS AND EVENTS FOR DECEMBER AND JANUARY ARE NOW IN HOPOTI AND READY TO BOOK.

11.01.2022 TRAIL RIDING CLUB Sessions every Monday and Tuesday @5:30pm $60.00 per session Junction farm is seeking applicants for membership of a weekly trail riding club. We have a beautiful team of horses who are keen for regular exercise with good friends. Riders will spend approximately two hours with their horses each ride and sessions will involve catching, grooming and saddling up your horse for the ride, going for a lovely ride out and about on the farm, then cooling down your h...orse, unsaddling and putting it away again. Safety and good horse management will be our key focus. Parents and guardians of small children who are willing to lead their childs pony are welcome. This is a great opportunity to get hours in the saddle and enjoy horse time at a lower cost because you will be doing the hard work of getting organised for the ride and caring for the horse afterwards. A level of riding ability and knowledge is required for participation. Please message our page if you are interested or have any questions. The rides each week will be subject to sufficient numbers. See more

11.01.2022 The weather is suitable for riding at the moment, so lessons are going ahead today. See you soon!The weather is suitable for riding at the moment, so lessons are going ahead today. See you soon!

10.01.2022 WELCOME BACK - The riding school horses have enjoyed their break and JENT treatment and they will ready for riding on Thursday. We have entered all of the Term 2 group lessons and private times into Hopoti and they are now ready to book. We have also created some special events for the school holidays: 1. The Amazing Race Competition. If you would like to take part in this competition, book one of the 1.5 hour Amazing Race Entries lesson times. During this lesson you w...ill have time to warm up your horse and ride your competition round. At the end of the school holidays, we will compare everyone’s score and announce the winners of each class. 2. School Holiday Special Pony Day. Six hours of horsey fun on Thursday 15 April. 3. Gymkhana. On 17 April we will replace normal lessons with a Gymkhana day. We will make sure everyone who enters has a chance to enjoy at least four classes or games suitable for their skills. This is a great fun day with a chance to take home some lovely horse show ribbons and great photos. If you can’t make any of these special events but you would like a holiday treat, let us know what you have in mind and when you are available. If we can, we will put on a special event (eg a trial ride or shared private lesson) for you and your friends. As a guide, most special events are $60 per person per hour. The best way to contact us is via email to [email protected].

10.01.2022 **EXTREME COWBOY** Extreme Cowboy is a discipline in which our instructor Nikki is a star! It involves using great horsemanship to complete a range of obstacles as calmly and smoothly as possible in the quickest time. We would like to provide an opportunity for our students to have an introduction to this discipline with our beloved Nikki from 1.30-3.30 this SATURDAY 27th JUNE ... Students will start by getting their horses confident with completing the obstacles on the lead, and then moving on to riding over or through the obstacles. People with their own horses are welcome to join, and if there is enough interest we will run 2 groups. Cost - $80 for students using our horses $60 for people who bring their own horse $50 for agisters

10.01.2022 Dolly has been practising her tricks ready to show everyone when school goes back.

10.01.2022 Two more spots left for Pony Club tomorrow! We had such a fun day last week and the weather forecast shows another beautiful day tomorrow, so we are providing a wonderful opportunity for kids to get out and enjoy it Perfect for some school holiday entertainment!... For more details contact our page

08.01.2022 ***TRAIL RIDE CLUB*** Trail ride club consolidates skills learned in riding lessons. Students catch and saddle their own horse under supervision, then go on a quiet trail ride around the farm before unsaddling and feeding their horse and returning him to his paddock. Students who are not confident to ride and problem solve independently must be accompanied by an adult who can walk beside their horse and provide moral support and assistance as required. Time: 2 hours per se...ssion. Cost - $60 We have a range of dates and times for trail ride club throughout the winter (see below), please message our page or emails us at [email protected] to book into any of these June Friday 19th - 4.00pm Wednesday 24th - 10.00am July Friday 3rd - 10.00am Friday 10th - 2.00pm Wednesday 22nd - 10.00am Wednesday 29th - 4.00pm Friday 31st - 10.00am August Wednesday 5th - 4.00pm Saturday 15th - 2.00pm Wednesday 19th - 10.00am Tuesday 25th - 4.00pm

08.01.2022 Trail Ride Practice TODAY - Ellie Gillow will host a TRAIL RIDE practice for Junction Farm Equestrian Academy students today at 12.00pm - 2.00pm. Lesson will involve saddling your own horse (with assistance) and a gentle trail ride around Junction Farm, then unsaddling and putting your horse away. The cost is $60 per person. Participation is subject to approval of your ability to take part in the lesson as part of a group, and subject to sufficient bookings. If you would like to be considered as a participant, call or message AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

07.01.2022 *Trail ride opportunities for January* We would like to offer an opportunity for our students to explore the wonderful trails, with majestic views and breathtaking sights on Junction Farm. The route, speed and complexity of the rides will be determined according to the ability level of the riders. To ensure everyone has a fulfilling experience we have dedicated different dates to different rider ability levels. If you are unsure which colour group you are suited too, on Hopo...ti there is a description regarding rider ability for each trail ride. Please see the dates below, and jump onto Hopoti to book your place before the spots fill up!! Friday 8/1 4.30pm-6.30pm - Green or orange group Friday 22/1 2pm-4pm - Blue group Friday 22/1 4.30pm-6.30pm - Green or orange group *Explore Junction Farm Rides* Come along for a ride to explore the many wonderful pieces that make up Junction Farm. See our range of different animals, machinery, paddocks, hills (with magnificent views), and even some native wildlife in the bush along the way. There will be time for a lunch break, so make sure you pack some lunch to keep you going for a big day of exploring!! Wednesday 13/1 11am-3pm- Orange or turquoise group Wednesday 20/1 11am-3pm- Green group If you have any questions please send us a message through the Facebook page, or give us a call on 1800 JUNCTION, or email us at [email protected] Hope too see you there!

07.01.2022 ALL RIDING LESSONS ARE CANCELLED TODAY, THURSDAY 5th MARCH.ALL RIDING LESSONS ARE CANCELLED TODAY, THURSDAY 5th MARCH.

07.01.2022 **TRAIL RIDE CLUB** A reminder that our weekly trail ride club on Mondays and Tuesdays from 5:30-7:30 will begin again on Monday Come along for a couple of hours of horsey time along with a relaxing ride among some beautiful trails with friendly company.... COST: $60

06.01.2022 Trail ride club is on today at 5.30. Places available for anyone who would like to book in.Trail ride club is on today at 5.30. Places available for anyone who would like to book in.

05.01.2022 Hello everyone! We hope you have all had a wonderful break for Christmas and New Years and are ready to get back into some horse riding! We have a very busy January schedule with lots of great activities and days planned. First up is ...... Junction Farm Pony Club ... Wednesday 8/1/2020 & Wednesday 15/1/2020 Students will be allocated a horse for the day, it will be their responsibility to catch, groom, feed, water and tack up their pony throughout the day. The morning will consist of a 1hr group lesson and a 1hr theory lesson, followed by a lunch time break. You will have access to a BBQ and seating area, so parents are more than welcome to bring meat to cook and have a nice lunch all together. After lunch students will tack up their ponies again and the afternoon will consist of a trail ride. Parents are more than welcome to drop off their child in the morning for the morning lessons, however we ask that they return just before lunch so they can supervise their child over lunch and also assist on the trail ride if their child requires it. As we have limited spots available, we have allocated two dates so that if one date fills up, then the students that miss out will have first priority for the next date. Schedule: 9:30 - Arrive, catch ponies, tack up for first lesson 10.15 - First lesson (theory or riding) 11.30 - Second lesson (opposite to what they did in the first lesson) 12.30 - Lunch 1.30 - Tack up ponies ready for trail ride 2.00 - Trail ride 3.00 - Untack ponies and put away 3.45 - Home time Cost - $120 If you are interested in this day please message our page to book in by Sunday 5th

04.01.2022 Lessons start again this week. All booking and payments are via our new online system HOPOTI. Please sign up for a Hopoti account at hopoti.com to book and pay for your lessons. If you are booking for a child, email us at [email protected] after you have done the initial registration, and we will authorise you to buy products at the child price. Use a stable card to maintain your access to our $40 and $50 lesson prices.

04.01.2022 Junction Farm Riding Academy lessons today: It looks like it might be wet for at least some of the day. If you would like to cancel, please let me know at least two hours before your lesson time. If you would like to go ahead with your lesson, please let me know that too. We can try to ride if the weather is good, with the option to work on theory and practice riding position undercover if it is too wet when you get here.

04.01.2022 Hi all! Junction farm would like to let all of our students know that our gorgeous ponies will be having a break from the end of the day on the 17/12/19 (next Tuesday) until the end of the day on the 3/1/20. During this time they will be getting their wonderful JENT therapy and also having a relaxing break in the paddock.... Lessons will resume on Saturday 4th January 2020. Our team here at Junction Farm would like to wish all of our students and their families a Merry Christmas and we hope you see you all in the new year We have plenty of January activities planned, the details will be posted on our Facebook page

03.01.2022 Goodbye Oliebolle! Today Oliebolle moved to my sisters house, to teach my two little nieces to ride. They are very excited to have such a lovely Christmas present and they will love him dearly. He will have a matching big sister in Felicitys horse, who is the same colour as him!

02.01.2022 DJ is out shadow pony. DJ loves to follow along, right between your shoulder blades. He is curious and loving and just wants to be with you. If he gets a cuddle and a chat in return, he is happy.

02.01.2022 Riding opportunities for everyone are coming soon! Watch out for an email from Junction Farm Equestrian. We are planning a winter program starting late May and will be inviting you to make your bookings very soon.

02.01.2022 Please support our first Northern Hunt Club fundraiser!

02.01.2022 Making your own halter is something you might enjoy trying at home with video guidance from my very clever friend India, who is an excellent teacher.

02.01.2022 Pony Club yesterday was a great success with the girls leaving with even bigger smiles than when they arrived! We will be holding another day like this on next Wednesday the 15th of Jan If interested message our page and well book you in for a day of sunshine, ponies, and lots of fun for the holidays!

02.01.2022 They are fixing the bridge near the riding school of the road is closed, park your car and walk across.They are fixing the bridge near the riding school of the road is closed, park your car and walk across.

02.01.2022 HAPPY HOLIDAYS! Today we put the school horses out for a holiday in a wide quiet paddock away from their everyday home and duties. They have had their JENT therapy this week and after their time off they will be fit, bright and happy, ready for school holiday fun in January.

01.01.2022 Here’s an activity sheet made by HorseWyse Magazine. See how well you know your breeds!

01.01.2022 This is the best part of owning a riding school! Beautiful moments like this justify early mornings and late finishes etc. Loving a horse is a great joy and it makes me very happy to share that experience.

01.01.2022 Dolly had an outing to Tasmanian Pony and Riding Club today, and she loved it! She behaved herself so well, doing a dressage test, show jumping and cross country. Her favourite things were meeting new friends and having a hay net at the float.