Harney Park is an exceptional equestrian facility and horseback riding service located in Bolinda, just 45 minutes from Melbourne CBD and 30 km from Tullamarine Airport. Spanning across 110 acres, Harney Park offers a wide range of top-notch services and facilities for horse enthusiasts.
The facility boasts over 30 meticulously maintained paddocks of varying sizes, including holding paddocks and large acreage. Each paddock features self-filling water troughs, safe electric fencing, and high-quality shelter boxes, ensuring the utmost comfort and safety for the horses.
Harney Park's riding facilities are truly outstanding. They include a fenced outdoor sand arena measuring 20 × 75 metres, a 25-metre high sand round pen, and a remarkable indoor arena measuring 20 × 60 metres. The indoor arena features an imported geo-textile surface, LED lighting, mirrors, an automated overhead watering system, and a sound system. To further enhance the experience, there is also an indoor arena viewing gallery and a Tea Room complete with a fridge and catering facilities.
Additionally, Harney Park offers eight undercover clinic yards, five sand clinic/holding yards, and five indoor stables with shutter windows. For the convenience of horse owners, the facility provides separate hot and cold wash bays.
The agistment service at Harney Park is highly sought after. Rhonda and Paul, the owners of Harney Park, are both passionate and experienced horse lovers who take pride in sharing their facility with fellow equestrians. Detailed agistment rates can be found on the dedicated agistment page.
Indoor arena hire is available at Harney Park for $300 per day, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This comprehensive package includes the use of lights, hot wash, clinic yards, stables, and outdoor warm-up arena. Outside instructors are welcome, but they must provide evidence of current insurance. It is important to note that only affiliated clubs with the EFA, HRCAV, AQHA, or PCAV, or those with public liability insurance, can hire the facilities.
Instructors must also be qualified and insured.
For those looking for casual arena hire, Harney Park offers the opportunity to hire their indoor arena for $20. 00 per hour per horse. This non-exclusive hire allows multiple horses to be in the arena simultaneously. If exclusivity is desired, it can be arranged by contacting Harney Park directly via email.
The round yard adjacent to the outdoor yards is designated for lunging activities, as lunging is not permitted in the indoor arena.
Harney Park welcomes casual users of their facility, but they kindly request that everyone takes care of the property. It is essential to pick up and discard all manure and hay/feed in the bins provided. Any damages should be reported immediately. Riders must also ensure the indoor surface remains clean, removing any traces of manure promptly to maintain its quality.
The light function is available at $2 for 20 minutes and operated with $2 coins, and the hot wash is complimentary for those who hire the arena. Additionally, visitors can enjoy the Harney & Sons gourmet tea range available in the tea room, adding a touch of sophistication to the experience.
For further details, visitors can check out the Harney Park website or contact them directly through their provided contact information. Australian horse enthusiasts will find Harney Park to be a haven where their equine passions can flourish.