About Us

Jarrahdale Equestrian is the brainchild of Australian polocrosse representative Salli Galvin.

When she set out to open the equestrian centre in 2007, Salli was determined it would be more than just a riding school. Instead, she poured her passion into founding a centre that would help build resilient, grounded and well-adjusted children through teaching the art of horse riding and horsemanship. That’s because Salli has long been a believer that teaching someone to control something as powerful and majestic as a horse is both inspiring and uplifting.

Jarrahdale is just the place Salli would have gravitated to as a child to escape some distressful experiences of her youth that would test her resolve.

As a result of her experience, Salli has lent her support as an ambassador, raising awareness about mental health. And that is how Project Blue Tree was born. Visitors to Jarrahdale will notice the imposing and very impressive blue tree on the property which serves as a conversation starter. Sadly, every day eight Australians take their lives and Salli wants people to speak up if they are worried. It’s ok to not be ok, she says.

When you saddle up to ride a horse at Jarrahdale, you are in safe and professional hands. Salli is well adept at riding, having begun competing in polocrosse when she was just six years old and she has hand-selected a team of staff who have undergone vigorous training and professional development to ensure every rider receives quality instruction – and a truly enjoyable experience.