Leconfield (operating since 1997) is the longest running Jackaroo-Jillaroo School in Australia and specialises in working station programs and horse rides for travellers.  Guests learn to be a Real Cowboy/Cowgirl on a Jackaroo Jillaroo School.

Tim Skerrett invites you to Leconfield's 5-day Jackaroo & Jillaroo School where he will teach you the skills you need to work on an Australian farm.  Enjoy 5 days of horse back riding, calf wrestling, lassoing, whip cracking and more, like a real cowboy or cowgirl. 

Leconfield is based at Kootingal just outside Tamworth.  Tamworth is regarded as the Country Music Capital of Australia, what better place to have close by when you are on a farm.  Tamworth is also an easy train ride from Sydney on CountryLink. The Adult fare is about $60.00 and the Student fare is about $45.00 (these are one-way fares), arriving at the Coach/Rail Interchange, Railway Station, Marius Street, Tamworth.  The trip takes just over 6 hours, so pack a light lunch and a drink.

Call Tim Skerritt on 02 6769 4328 today for more details and when you talk to Tim, Meantion THE WORD for the best Jackaroo/Jillaroon experience.

Old hands will tell you that no farming career in Australia is complete without a stint as a Jackaroo or Jillaroo. Traditionally Jackaroos & Jillaroos or Jackeroo & Jilleroo if you like are trainee stockmen and women.  There's simply nothing to compare with a start in the "school of hard knocks" and the hands on training that a Jackaroo or Jillaroo apprenticeship offers. Jackaroos and Jillaroos mix the practical with the class room and often go on to become top class managers in their chosen agricultural fields.

The 5 day school has broken in over 4,000 Jackaroo/Jillaroo hopefuls, many of whom have gone on to secure jobs with Tim's 150 job contacts.  Be introduced to the art of Natural Horsemanship, a method of horse training popularised by the movie "The Horse Whisperer".

• participate in various sessions which focus on communicating with your horse through its own language.
• have an opportunity to create a unique partnership with your horse during the school.

Whether you have been riding for years or are just a beginner come and join our family for action, laughs and memories for a life time.

On all programs beginner riders are looked after. Gain confidence, forget fear and develop fast when you are having fun on healthy happy horses and experts show you how.

Packages are set up with various horseriding & working station experiences available around the country.  Why not live the life for a while or even get a leg up into it as a possible career?

There's nothing quite like the Real Outback Australia, become part of it.

And don't forget to Mention THE WORD when you apply, Tim is expecting your call!