Property size
Horses can only be kept on land larger than 2,000m².
Check the rules for keeping horses on your property in the City of Wanneroo, and where you can ride and exercise them
Requirements
Large animals such as horses must meet the following conditions:
Location restrictions
Horses are not permitted on commercial or industrial lots.
Setback requirements
Horses must be kept at least 9 metres away from any dwelling, food premises, shop, public building, hospital, or school.
Horse riding and exercise rules
The following riding and exercise rules apply:
Designated areas
Horses can only be ridden, driven, or brought onto reserves or foreshores that have been officially set aside for this purpose by the City.
Speed and safety
On designated areas, horses must be exercised at walking pace and in a manner that does not endanger or inconvenience the public.
Clean-up requirement
If a horse excretes in a public place or on private land without consent, the person in control must remove and dispose of the waste immediately in an approved manner.
Dog exercise areas
Horses are not permitted in areas reserved specifically for dog exercise.
Horse exercise areas
- The City has designated Lot 124 Timely Hostess Mews, Mariginiup for horse exercise activities
No other public reserves, foreshores, or beaches have been approved for horse exercise
Two leased areas are available for club members:
Wanneroo Horse and Pony Club (Estrel Park)
Wanneroo Trotting and Training Club (Nanovich Park).
