In 2008 when I was going through my dark days, I escaped to Perth alone for some “Me-Time”. And one of the things I really wanted to do was to go pony/horseback riding. So after a few phone calls, I was driving up to the Perth Hills on my first outback ride. You can read about it here

Whenever the family went on vacation, if there was an opportunity to ride, we would ride. Every trip back to the UK involved horse riding classes as well. I’m not at the level of jumps, but am still able to travel around confidently on horseback.

On my last trip back, I thought it would be a good idea to bring my friend Duncan for some bushland pony/horseback riding. Again, looked through the yellowpages and on google, made some phone calls and we were off! Little did I know, that I booked to the SAME ranch I went to in 2008!

I much preferred a self ride, but it didn’t occur to me at the time of booking.

It was great just simply being outdoors and in the sun. Our ride took us through the quiet back roads of the Perth Hills and into the outback. I enjoyed the peace and quite while taking in the sights, smells and sounds around us. If you are observant, you can catch glimpses of wild kangaroos chilling between the trees and bushes.

I love that relationship you develop, that sense of trust between you and and your horse. It’s beautiful. How I wish I could have that same experience here in Singapore.

Anyway, what better way to end the morning with a picnic lunch at a nearby lake! Chicken coriander sandwich on multi-grain, hot coffee/tea and left over banana tart tartin (Jamie Oliver recipe).

Ron’s Riding Ranch
$60 1 1/2 hr
0412922588
0417922588
1611 Waneroo Road WA6065

So after this morning’s little panic with the bathroom door, I was fed up of running errands. I drove to the Perth Hills for some bush trail horse riding.

It was about one hour away from Perth city in the hills, but not too difficult to get to.

I had my favourite Js on my itouch, Jason Mraz, Jack Johnson and Jason Castro accompanying me all the way to the stables.

I was riding with another Japanese guy who happened to be here on holiday. I wasn’t in the mood for small talk, so i just rode and took in all the sights and smells of the Australian bushland. I really missed riding, I think the last time was with Wayne at Margaret River about 4 years ago.

The highlight of the ride was seeing Kangaroos in the wild. But the highlight of the DAY was the paddy field of sheep i met on the way home.

It was most bizarre, when i slowed down to have a look at them, they all came running towards the fence. Probably thought i was going to feed em. It was hilarious…coz when i moved, they moved. When i went a bit faster, they ran a bit faster.

i kid you not! Here’s the video…They were so cute!