Merlon Park

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Looking For a Horse?

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Looking for a horse? If we don’t have the horse for you we have the national resourses to find the horse you’re looking for! Give us a call to find the right horse for you !

Want to improve your riding?

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Merlon Park instructors tailor your lesson to match your current riding ability with an eye on your ultimate goal. The 60 mt X 40 mt fenced sand arena allows the flexibility of having a number of riders on the arena at the same time or to set up a show jumping course.

Agistment or Spelling ?

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Merlon Park is a brilliant facility for both horse and horse owner. 40 acres of purpose built equestrian property combined with expert horse management and caring staff makes the choice very easy. If you want the safest possible “home” for your horse then there is no alternative but Merlon Park.

New Protective Vest

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Available only from Merlon Park. Capable of absorbing five times more energy than classic vests and eight times more energy than foam vests. Price $390.00 inc GST

Riding Lessons and Clinics

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Merlon Park instructors tailor your lesson to match your current riding ability with an eye on your ultimate goal. The 60 mt X 40 mt fenced sand arena allows the flexibility of having a number of riders on the arena at the same time or to set up a show jumping course. A complete cross country course is available (additional cost) with jumps suiting beginners’ right through to the most experience rider.

Finance

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Finance is available on some of our horses with the added bonus of being interest free. Naturally there are terms and conditions and I am sure we can tailor a finance package to suite your budget. Now there is no reason to settle for a horse that you thought was out of reach.

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New Protective Vest

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Merlon Park Exclusive Australasian Distributor
RXHorse Protection Vest.
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New Protection VestRXhorse, RxR Protext's protective vest for horse riding
ASA Technology, the heart of the system!Rider Wearing Vest
RXR Protect has developed the “Air Shock Absorber” (ASA), an exclusive patented system which encloses air in a honeycombed, inflatable, resistant and ergonomic structure.
Tips for Riding a Horse Safely
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By: Maeve Rich

These tips for riding a horse safely can really save your hide. Horse riding is a fun, though somewhat dangerous activity. When you climb onto a horse, you're putting your safety in the hands of an animal. There are some things you can to do decrease your risk while horse riding.
If you're not experienced at riding a horse, it's best to take lessons. An instructor can teach you the proper way to mount, dismount and ride as well as how to handle yourself around a horse.
Never walk behind a horse. If a horse hears something behind it and can't see what that is, it will instinctively kick back. A horse's kick can seriously injure or even kill you.
Wear a helmet, especially if you're a beginner. Being thrown from a horse could cause you to hit your head hard. Look for a helmet that is approved by the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM). You can find their seal on the inside of the helmet.
Wear proper footwear. Riding boots are preferable, but if you don't have any, wear boots with a heel. This helps you keep your feet in the stirrups.
You can get stirrups with release catches. This is a safety mechanism that will keep you from being dragged by the stirrups if you fall off of the horse.
Check the girth regularly. When you're first putting the girth on, tighten it so that it's relatively snug, but not completely fitted. After the horse has walked around a bit you can tighten it all the way. This is because the horse will hold his chest out, making it difficult to get a proper fit right away. The girth should be tight enough to keep the saddle from slipping (but of course your horse should be able to breathe).
Don't ride alone. As you gain more experience you may be tempted to ride out into the woods by yourself, but if you run into trouble there won't be anybody to help. If your horse throws you and you're knocked unconscious it could be quite some time before anybody is able to find you. On a similar note, always make sure somebody knows where you're going when you're riding a horse.
 
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Horse safe BookHorse riding is widely enjoyed as a professional sport or a hobby by riders of all ages. It is also acknowledged as being potentially dangerous, yet many of these dangers can be avoided and the severity of accidents drastically reduced if safe practices and risk management are employed. Horse Safe covers safety around horses in detail and aims to raise awareness of what can happen.

Beginning with an explanation of horses’ natural behavioural characteristics, such as herd behaviour, intelligence and body language, the author then presents the more human aspects of horse safety – safety equipment and how it should be maintained, the working environment, systems for safe horse management, safe riding, training for safe horses, and transporting horses safely. The book concludes with a chapter on how to reduce the risks when buying a horse and how to avoid potential pitfalls.

Written by Jane Myers, a leading expert, and endorsed by the Association for Horsemanship, Safety and Education (AHSE), Horse Safe is highly practical and is invaluable for riders of all disciplines and skill levels.

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