Equestrian Activities for Kids
Best match results for equestrian activities for kids in New Zealand + 5km.
Do you want your kids to enjoy a rural activity? Do you want to build your child's self-esteem and do this by developing their confidence around horses and/or ponies? Do you want them to learn life skills not just how to ride a horse? Do you want them to have a special friend who can be with them unconditionally, literally with no strings attached? At Abi's Natural Horsemanship we can help you feel safer around horses and ponies both on the ground and in the saddle. Learn how to communicate... Read more
Waimak River Riding Centre has been operating with the same owners since 2000. Located only 15mins drive from the central city we are handy for both locals and tourists alike. Come and experience our passion for the riding lifestyle in the great outdoors! Safety and enjoyment have always been a major focus of our business and we are ideally located right by the banks of the river so all treks are held within an area where traffic is strictly restricted and the horses are calm, dependable and well... Read more
“The Cardrona” sightseeing activity centre offers first class family friendly guided horse trekking and quad biking tours of the stunning Cardrona Valley, between Wanaka and Queenstown in the South Island of New Zealand. It is situated right at the base of the Cardrona ski field. Only a 45 minute picturesque drive over the Crown Range from Queenstown or 20 minutes from Wanaka. The Cardrona has been developed to allow visitors to explore and experience our unique slice of high country heaven, initially... Read more
15 minutes from Napier or Hastings, the zoo is recognised as one of the leading attractions for both tourists and groups. Bring a picnic, feed the animals or book one of our 1hr Horse Treks. Feeding the animals is a great delight when visiting the zoo, it encourages the animals to come forward for petting and many of the goats, sheep, llamas & alpacas can be hand fed. Come see our great selection of birds including pheasants, ducks, geese and swans. There are ostriches, emus and deer, not... Read more
We offer horse riding lessons for all ages and abilites. You can book horse riding experience and trekking for the whole families, Our holiday programs for children is very popular, so are our birthday parties. We can also create a program to suit your own needs. We have 15 well schooled ponies and horses and our goal is to provide a safe and fun environment to fulfill your wishes, goals and go beyond your expectations. Our farm is 15 min. from Motueka with beautiful views towards Mt. Arthur. We... Read more
We are a family run business and we pride ourselves on our facilities and quality instruction. We have well trained horses and ponies but we also teach people with their own horses as well. Private lessons, parties, riding experiences and lead-rein treks are available. Please visit our website for more details. Read more
Here at InGoodTimeHorsePark we provide the pony and gear and teach your child the responsibilities of having a pony in their life. We run family friendly riding sessions where the parents can learn alongside their child creating special memories. We run sessions for ages 2 years to 14 years with various sizes of ponies to match your child, using miniature horses to large ponies, including our resident Kaimanawa Wild Horse Possum. Read more
Hare Hill is a lovely 60 acre farm located in Deborah Bay on the north side of the Otago Harbour, close to historic Port Chalmers and only 20 minutes drive from Dunedin New Zealand. Hare Hill Horse Treks has brought the unforgettable experience of horse riding through one of the most beautiful places in New Zealand to riders from all over the world. Hare Hill offers various horse riding treks and riding lessons suitable for the beginner right through to the more advanced rider throughout the year. Our... Read more
Personalized horse riding to suit you from half hour pony rides to day trips you decide how long you want to ride. Rides going over farmland with options of riding on beach and trough short native forest tracks. This is not follow the leader nose to tail riding, get the opportunity to bond with your horse/pony and become a working partnership. While we specialize in adventure treks we can run team building activities, lessons and can cater for beginners and experienced riders, children and adults. Read more
Bring your pony every other Sunday to Springston and ride with friends. Learn some basic instruction on games, dressage, showing, cross country and horsemanship. Each Member becomes an integral part of running our club- so come join us now only minutes from Rolleston, Lincoln and Burnham. Read more
Magic Mountain is at the end of Houchen road on top of the hill, 328mabove sea level. On a clear day you can see 3 harbours (Raglan, Kawhia, and Aotea) and 4 volcanoes (Karioi, Pirongia, Taranaki and Ruapehu). We take 1 and 2 hour rides on horseback over rolling farmland. We also take rides to Bridal Veil falls, a 55m high waterfall in 200 ha of native bush. This ride is about 3 hours long and includes 40 mins of walking. All rides have great views of farmland and the Tasman sea. The Te Uku wind... Read more
Ferrymead is a branch of Christchurch Pony Club with a unique venue situated in the Mary Duncan Park on Port Hills Road. Our facilities are superb and boast a; All-weather flood lit arena, capable of accommodating three 20m x 40m arenas. An additional 20m x 40m all weather arena situated at the back of the grounds. 4 bay stables. 4 uncovered yards. A cross country course encompassing the surrounding hill and our open grounds. We offer annual memberships which gives you access to all facilities... Read more
Professional quality riding lessons with Qualified Instructor. 27yrs experience in the industry. ESNZ coach, NZPCA coach, sport north harbour L1 coach, NZPCA examiner, Judge, First Aid cert. We are also the first and only Riding School in Auckland able to offer Pony Club to our clients. Join us knowing you are receiving correct tuition. Group and Private lessons available. From 7yrs up. Safe experienced ponies/horses. Competitive prices. School holiday programmes. Beach/forest/farm rides. Competitions... Read more
Welcome to the Kapiti Equestrian & Vaulting Center The Center is operated by The Kapiti Vaulting Club Inc. and offers professional, quality horse riding instruction in a wide range of equestrian disciplines, including beginners through to advanced horse riders, lunging instruction, vaulting, horse riding for therapy and special needs, special courses designed for disabled horse riders, children's holiday programmes and birthday parties. We have an excellent range of well schooled horses and ponies... Read more
A very strong thriving pony club affiliated to the Kumeu District Pony Club and the New Zealand Pony Club Association. We are a a not for profit, voluntary organisation for people interested in ponies/horses and riding. We provide instruction on riding and horse/pony management with a structured certificate system that allows young people to gain qualifications, promoting the highest ideals of behaviour, sportsmanship, citizenship and loyalty, to create strength of character and self discipline. We... Read more
Callaghan Equestrian Centre is a fully equipped indoor riding school in the heart of Ohariu Valley offering riding lessons to beginners, experienced riders and competitive equestrian athletes no matter what your discipline. We also run School Holiday Programmes, Birthday Parties, Pony Club and more. Read more
We provide Pony Parties & Farmyard Party Packages for children's entertainment with a family focus, traveling to you anywhere in Christchurch, we also offer our exciting specially designed heated indoor party venue with ponies and an array farmyard animals to enjoy. Located in Motukarara (10mins from Halswell) your child's private party includes lots of exciting activities such as: pony riding, bottle feeding the lamb, unlimited interaction with the farmyard animals, chicken egg hunt, quad bike... Read more
Providing riding lessons and teaching horsemanship to all ages and stages. Beginners to Advanced. We provide lessons after school, weekends and holiday programmes. Group lessons $150 per school term After School Club $25 a day Holiday Programmes $45 a day Adult Lessons $30 for group $60 private Pony rides for littlies $20 for 45mins Lease Ponies available for the season to take to pony club and shows. Birthday Parties see the Pony Parties tab above Contact Rachael direct for more information. Read more
Otaki PC has 30 riding members, aged between 5 and 19, who attend fortnightly rallies between August and April for tuition on riding and horse management, using the NZPCA syllabus. Contact us by email for more information :) Read more
Imagine……a deserted beach… wind in your face, sun on your skin and only the sound of hoof beats and surf on white sand!! This magical place is where we ride every day…broodingly beautiful in winter, ethereal in mist and rain and blindingly gorgeous in mid summer!!! Not a muddy trail to be seen and just think…your carbon footprint is minimal! Friendly well trained guides help you to, enjoy this fantastic experience with stories of past Maori history, discover bird and plant life so abundant here... Read more
Ocean Beach Horse Treks and Horseback Riding Adventures specialise in horse trekking and horse riding lessons for kids and learners... Read more
The Otago Racing Club is based at Wingatui Racecourse in Mosgiel on the outskirts of Dunedin. It is recognised as the South's Premier Racing Club. It stages major events such as Melbourne Cup Day, the Boxing Day Races and Champions Day in February, as well the extremely popular race days at Cromwell. Upcoming Racedays at Wingatui: Saturday 6th Feb 2016 Saturday 5th March 2016 Thursday 14th April 2016 Wednesday 27th April 2016 Sunday 5th June 2016 Thursday 30th June 2016 Other upcoming... Read more