Welcome Learner & Novice Riders! Learn to ride horses or enhance your skills safely in a fun environment at Whitethorn Academy, conveniently located minutes from Maitland CBD. Come one, come all! Adult beginners a speciality! We also cater for students with disabilities. We offer lessons and lovely well-trained and well-mannered horses to suit beginners and novices of all ages. Our lessons are carefully designed. Even first timers quickly learn the basics of independent riding, through games... Read more

Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy in the Hunter Valley. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a sophisticated and versatile martial art as it challenges both the body and the mind. BJJ has become extremely popular throughout the world because of the value of its techniques to MMA and UFC competitions. All you need is a desire to learn and a willingness to work hard. For kids it will assist with confidence, self esteem, focus, concentration, life skills, physical health, discipline, coordination, balance, character... Read more