Trevena Glen Farm Wine and Ride

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An adults-only late afternoon at Trevena Glen Farm in the hills north-west of Brisbane: 90 minutes learning to handle and ride your own horse with the farm's coaches, then a wine and cheese platter under a 130-year-old fig tree as the sun goes down over the mountains. First-time riders are welcome.

Days

About 2 to 2.5 hours

Age

18 years and over

Group size

Small group, a horse each

Start / finish

Trevena Glen Farm, Mount Samson / same place

Return

See itinerary for details

Transport

Horseback on the farm; make your own way there (free parking)

Meals

Wine and cheese platter or grazing box

Route

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Included experiences

Horse behaviour demonstration — a head coach shows how horses think and respond
Groundwork — groom and lead your own horse
Arena riding — coached activities in the saddle
Farm trail — ride a loop around Trevena Glen
Social hour — wine and cheese under the fig tree at sunset

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LATE AFTERNOON: ARRIVING AT TREVENA GLEN

Trevena Glen Farm sits on Winn Road at Mount Samson, in the foothills of the Brisbane hinterland about 35 to 40 minutes north-west of the city. The same family has run it for more than 40 years. Wine and Ride is timed for the late afternoon, so the light is softening as you arrive. Bring photo ID, have your waiver signed online, and wear enclosed shoes, ideally boots with a small heel. Helmets are supplied, though you're welcome to bring your own.

ON THE GROUND WITH YOUR HORSE

The horse part runs for about 90 minutes, with a horse each. It opens with a demonstration from one of the farm's head coaches on how horses behave and how to build trust and leadership with them. Then you meet your own horse and spend time on the ground grooming and leading it, putting into practice what you've just watched. It suits complete beginners and people who have ridden before. Horses read body language closely, so a calm, steady approach gets more from them than a loud voice.

IN THE SADDLE: ARENA AND FARM TRAIL

Next you mount up. The coaches run activities in the saddle that teach you to ask your horse for what you want and read its answers, first in the arena, a floodlit 40 by 20 metres, then on a trail around the farm with the hills of the hinterland as a backdrop. All riding is finished before anyone opens a bottle.

SOCIAL HOUR UNDER THE FIG

With the horses put away, the social hour begins, with a wine and cheese platter or grazing box. Settle at the picnic table under the farm's Moreton Bay fig, more than 130 years old, as the sun goes down over the mountains, or head upstairs to TGHQ for board games and a round of pool. At certain times of year you can add a bonfire for $20, lit before the social hour. Extra wine is for sale, so sort out a designated driver.

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Good to know

Meeting point: Trevena Glen Farm, 1100 Winn Road, Mount Samson, about 35 to 40 minutes north-west of Brisbane. Free parking on site.
Departure time: A late afternoon session timed for sunset, usually on a Saturday. Your exact start time is confirmed when you book.
Minimum age: 18. Everyone must show ID when booking and on arrival.
Fitness: Riders must weigh no more than 100 kg. No riding experience is needed.
Suits: Couples, friends and small groups of adults, from first-timers to people who have ridden before.
Please note: All riding finishes before any alcohol is served. Waivers are signed online before you ride. The evening depends on the weather and is rescheduled if conditions are unsuitable. Each session has a cap on numbers. A booked bonfire is lit before the social hour and used only for the time shown on your booking.

What to bring

Photo ID (required)
Enclosed shoes, ideally boots with a small heel (no sandals or open toes)
Long pants for riding
Your own riding helmet, if you have one
A designated driver

What is included

About 90 minutes of horsemanship and riding, with a horse each
Demonstration and coaching from the farm's riding coaches
Arena session and a trail ride around the farm
Helmet (or bring your own)
Wine and cheese platter or grazing box

Not included

Extra wine (for sale on the night)
Bonfire, $20 extra, at certain times of year only

FAQ

Preparing for the trip

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