Welcome Info | Alkira Adina

Welcome to Alkira Adina Equestrian

Thank you for making a booking with us. We are delighted to welcome you to Alkira Adina Equestrian and look forward to meeting you.

Our welcome pack, including all required forms and information, is available online. You can find this at any time under “Forms and Contact Us” on our website. We kindly ask that all forms are read and completed prior to your first session.

Alkira Adina Equestrian translates to Bright Happy Equestrian, a name that reflects our values and approach. We believe learning is most effective when it is experienced through doing. Our sessions are hands-on and engaging, supporting both mind and body. Horses act as calm and honest learning buddies, encouraging students to be present, aware, and connected. Through working with the horses, students develop an understanding of body language, pace, and communication, skills that naturally carry over into everyday interactions with others.

We operate 50 weeks of the year and offer regular sessions during school holidays. We are closed for two weeks over the Christmas period. If you are unable to attend a session, we kindly ask that you notify us at least 48 hours in advance.

We are very pleased to have you join our community and look forward to supporting you through your time with us.

Kind regards,
Vanessa Baulderstone
and the team at Alkira Adina Equestrian

If you are running late or need to cancel on the day, please contact your instructor or therapist directly so they can adjust the session as needed. Vanessa works off site with another employer and may not be able to respond promptly during session times. Unsure who is running your session? Phone or message Will- 0417711790 as your first point of call..

Where to find us:

68 Easton Road, Chandlers Hill
SA 5159.

There are currently no signs indicating our property (awaiting council to approve them).

Once you turn off Easton Road and onto our driveway it's a sharp left up the dirt driveway. Please note, the house is private property and has no association with Alkira Adina Equestrian. Your instructor/ teacher/ therapist will meet you by the gate. Please note they may be with another participant upon your arrival.

What do I need to bring and wear?

Applicable to all sessions working with horses, both ridden and on the ground.

For safety reasons, the following clothing requirements are mandatory:

Enclosed shoes must be worn at all times
Examples include boots or sneakers.
Sandals, slides, thongs, Crocs, or open footwear are not permitted.
Long pants are required
This applies to all participants.
Skirts, dresses, and shorts are not suitable and cannot be worn.
A comfortable top suitable for movement and outdoor activity
Long hair should be securely tied back

Loose or flappy clothing and jewellery are not permitted, with the exception of medical alert jewellery.

Please also bring a drink bottle. Tap water is available for refills.

Toilet facilities

Our toilet is a camping loo, located in the blue tent inside the silver shed.

Please note:

This is not a plumbed toilet
Only wee and toilet paper may be flushed
There are no disability-access toilet facilities on site

If you are unsure of the location, please ask a staff member and we will happily show you.

Weather considerations

Horsemanship and riding sessions

Sessions will be cancelled or rescheduled in wet or windy conditions, or when temperatures exceed 36°C
Most sessions continue to run on cool or light wet days
Sessions will not proceed during extreme weather such as storms

Occupational Therapy and Teacher sessions

Sessions continue in wet or cold weather using one of our undercover learning spaces:
The Brumby Barn or Meadow Den

Where possible, we aim to keep sessions involving the horses running safely.

Photography

You are welcome to take photographs provided they are:

Only of your own group and
Only of the horses you are working with

If sharing on social media, you are welcome to tag Alkira Adina Equestrian.

Feeding horses

Please do not feed the horses unless a staff member is present.
This is essential for both human and equine safety. Some horses have strict dietary requirements and must not be fed.

Children on the property

All participants under 18 years of age must have a responsible adult remain on the property at all times.
This is a requirement of our insurance.

What if I can’t attend a session?

Cancellation policy

A minimum of 48 hours’ notice is required to cancel or reschedule a session
Cancellations made 24–48 hours prior for private paying participants will incur a $50 administration fee
NDIS cancellations made within 48 hours will incur full cancellation fee
Privately paid cancellations or no-shows within 24 hours or on the day are not refundable

This policy does not apply where Alkira Adina Equestrian needs to adjust or cancel sessions due to weather or equine welfare.

Outside the 48-hour notice period, we are happy to reschedule your session.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted on the property.

If smoking off the property, please be mindful that we are in a bushfire-prone, drought-affected area, and fire risk remains high even in cooler weather.

Paperwork

All required paperwork is available online and must be read and completed prior to your session.

Waiver

For insurance purposes, all participants are required to have a signed waiver on file.

If a participant requires support during a ground-based session, the accompanying carer, youth worker, or support person may need to be present within the session area. In these circumstances, the support person is also required to sign a waiver, as they are considered a participant for insurance purposes.

Service Agreement (Terms and Conditions)

The Service Agreement, also referred to as our Terms and Conditions, must be read and signed prior to attendance.
This applies to all sessions, regardless of whether they are privately funded or NDIS-funded.

Sessions cannot proceed unless all required paperwork has been completed.

Thank you for taking the time to read through the information. These details help us keep everyone safe, supported, and set up for a positive experience with the horses.