Equestrian Activities for Kids

Waimak River Horse Treks 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 loved. Picture yourself riding along the river through woodlands and in open spaces delighting in the scenery and allow our staff to give you great photographic memories to cherish. Our fabulous guides and staff are often praised for their friendless, helpfulness and encouragement of all riders whether very nervous first timers or more experienced riders or children. Our aim is for you to have fun, be safe and tell all your friends about the fabulous riding experience you have enjoyed with us. ...

Horse trekking for all abilities. We offer the most breath taking scenery and beautiful, big personality horses. Whether it be an entry level introduction to horse riding or a longer trek with challenging terrain and stunning views, we will try to make your experience one to remember!

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 rides, fully catered party food.... and so much more indoor & outdoor fun to be had on our farm. Follow us via our Facebook page (find the link on our website) with latest photos & weekly updates on happenings out and about and on the farm. Our fun and professional team are 100% reliable, we travel with our own health and safety policies in place and liability insurance is all up to date and compatible to C.C.C regulations. Also specializing in; #Holiday programs #Beach Adventure Rides #Forest ...

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 guests can choose between trails in open paddocks with magical views of the Dunedin harbour, and the stunning Aramoana beaches.

Wellington Indoor Riding School offers an indoor arena for all year round horse riding lessons with experienced and professionally trained instructors 7 days a week. Our horses are exceptional and will suit absolute beginners to the experienced riders returning to riding. We run awesome birthday parties (so they tell us), as well as very popular NZPCA-affiliated Pony Club and School Holiday Programmes, and we also take out treks and when the weather is fine the views and experiences are amazing. Call ... Read more or email for availability. We look forward to meeting you.

Whether you are a first-timer or born in the saddle, we have horses of various breeds to suit your experience. Safety is paramount so we hand pick each horse to match its rider. Feel the freedom and exhilaration of seeing some of the beautiful untouched corners of New Zealand on horseback. Soak up the alpine flora , wildlife, rugged river gorges and dramatic landscapes. Treks can be as easy or as challenging as you want to make them- we can lead riders for the whole trek or take a private trek ... Read more and choose the pace with your guide. Our treks are family-friendly and suitable for children as young as 5 years of age.

Helping people who love horses develop greater confidence, understanding and knowledge about horses, to teach new skills in horsemanship, riding and handling and also much of the aspects of the care of the horse. Whether you are an absolute beginner, or have been riding numerous times or if you are more advanced we will endevour to help you.

Happy Valley Adventures is Nelsons adventure playground.

“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, ... Read more initially either by guided tours on horseback or by quad bike, with the intention to expand on to include other adventure activities, so watch this space for more things to do in Cardrona! Either by horse trekking or quad bike riding the aim is to give people a scenic, informative and memorable experience of the Cardrona Valley. The Cardrona Valley has so much to offer in the way of its rugged high country scenery, the changing moods and distinguished seasons, the many historical gold mining stories, ...

Helena's Pony Express - Mobile business that brings ponies from the stable door to yours. To develop, entertain, promote and give children young and old an opportunity to ride, interact and learn more about horses and ponies. What we do: Birthday's Kindergarten Visits Market Days Community Events Christmas Functions Corporate Events Fundraisers/Fairs/Galas Company/Family Days Looking for something a little bit unique, special? Something a bit different, memorable? Helena's Pony Express ... Read more is here to add some WOW to your day.

Roll up, Roll up....Come to the Show.... Wellsford Country Show, an outing for all the family on 19th November 2016. The Wellsford Country Show has been a regular event now for over thirty years..come for an easy drive north of Auckland, free parking, with free shuttles in and out of the Park to save you carrying too much gear all day.... Rides, Horses, Farm animals, tractors, vintage cars, Farmers Market, The show kicks off with the annual Santa parade at 10.am lots of floats and fun and a lolly ... Read more scramble after for the kids... Music all day, local volly fire brigade with a surprise demo.... Ambos and police too.... dog handlers...and sheep shearers.... A great place to come if you are looking for a day out with the family.... this is a genuine country show..... visit our website for more info. if you are interested in having a stall or being involved, we welcome enquiries, please contact a member of the organising committee.

One or two hour guided horse treks with great views from the Waitakaries, the sky Tower to Coromandel and Kauwau Island. Quiet horses suited to beginners and experienced persons, a walk through the bush or a trot here and there if you wish, to a canter for those more experienced persons. Enjoy a ride through the bush with our experienced guides. 10 minute drive from Orewa Beach. Bring your togs and go for a swim after your ride at the Waiwera Thermal pools Pony available for under fives for ... Read more a half hour lead around Riding lessons available weekends

Come play our way with Horses, Ponies and Quad Bikes. We tailor all riding activities to your requirements to give you the most fun possible. Horse trekking Riding lessons After school classes Pony rides for markets and galas School visits Horse shows Holiday programmes Are just some of our activities on offer if it involves 4 legs or 4 wheels we can make it happen don't hesitate to ask.

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 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.

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 mentioned above everyday of the year except our 2 ODE dates (20 March and 13 August 2016). The Ferrymead Pony Club grounds are also available for a casual use at a rate of $15 per horse, per day. Ferrrymead Pony Club is unique in the sense that we can offer grazing to our members. As we are a non-profit organisation we do require lots of input from members and their parents/families. For more information you can email our Secretary or visit our website.

At Bannockburn we provide high quality: *Themed Pony Parties, fully catered or non catered, decorated venue, costumed ponies and handlers. *Pony hire for off site parties or events, 1-4 ponies/horses can be provided. *Horse Riding lessons for all ages and abilities. *School holiday riding programmes and overnight camps onsite. We cover a huge area with our traveling ponies/horses, between Orewa and Hamilton. We take children from ages 3 years+ for riding lessons and adults of course too. ... Read more We welcome complete beginner to advanced riders. Our equestrian facility is very quick and easy to access and we are fully set up with an all weather full size Arena, a training roundpen, stable block and safe ponies and horses for all ages and sized riders.

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 for the more advanced riders. Let us help you get where you want to be.

We run Horse Riding Treks on the black sands of Muriwai Beach and through the tranquil Woodhill Forest. We cater for beginners and experienced riders and horses to suit all. We take children on a regular basis as well as adults. It is a wonderful trek and our guides myself Nette and my daughter Pauline are locals who know the area well. We can help you and give you some coaching on the ride if desired. I am a coach for NZ pony clubs and do a lot of private coaching. We ride in most weather unless ... Read more it is windy and stormy. Our horses are quiet and well behaved. You can check out our reviews on Trip Advisor. We also have some lovely photos to view on Facebook page which can be found at the bottom of the first page of our website. There is a blue icon which says Facebook, click on it and it will take you straight there. There is also an icon for Trip Advisor. Our prices are very reasonable compared with others. I hope you can join us. Nette

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.

WE offer riding lessons for all level and ages. With an Indoor and outdoor arenas, weather is not a problem. We also offer birthday parties, holiday programmes and farm ride. Come and learn to ride correctly in a safe environment with specialised instructors.

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 encourage young people to ride and enjoy all kinds of sport connected with riding through our rallies, events and competitions. Our volunteers are the backbone of the pony club and are highly valued. We encourage their development and recognise their dedication to helping us succeed.

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 ... Read more abundant here and ensure your safety and comfort too. Well loved, well cared for, gentle, willing horses chosen to suit your riding ability will give you the ride of your dreams…exciting or tranquil just how you like it! Be refreshed, rejuvenated and leave feeling empowered, invigorated and wanting more! Daily rides of 1 or 2 hours, half day (31/2 hours) and full day including a packed lunch ( 5 -6 hours) Agent commission of 10% on these Multiple day rides of 2 days, 3 days and 5 days. ...

Enjoy a fun day out with our animals, get up close, feed some furry babies and learn about “Country life in Canterbury” with Wee Dram Farm Park. We are an ideal way to spend the day, getting connected, feeding farm animals and meeting their babies, and having fun while gaining knowledge about the diverse range of farming in New Zealand. A safe and engaging interaction that will leave the whole family smiling long after they have driven out the gate. “With a Diploma in Early Childhood Education ... Read more and Care, and 10 years in the childcare and disability industry I know what children need to have a great time” Karen owner

Creating childhood memories with our beautiful ponies, quality venue and professional parties. We provide Professional Themed Pony, Barn & Fairy Parties, Professional Riding Lessons for up to age of 10 years, Pony Rides, Pony Play Group & Small Group Visits & Holiday Activities. Our purpose built barn with the adjoining stable door for the ponies to look through, is yours to enjoy. Set with antiques, shabby chic accessories and saddlery, you will feel relaxed and welcome. Stunning country views ... Read more from our location in Dinsdale, Hamilton. Gorgeous, safe, well handled and cared for ponies. Our ponies and animals are part of our family. We use quality saddlery and equipment.

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 to forget ‘Haggis’ our 700kg Highland steer. Springtime at the zoo arrives with many baby animals, we have lamb feeding (when available) as well as baby pigs, calves, chickens, and rabbits As well as a wide range of animals and a unique atmosphere, the zoo provides a safe clean environment with informative signage, a large play structure and limestone walkways covering 3 hectares. You can bring a picnic, have a BBQ or grab delicious Fish & Chips from the local Takeaway Bar. Pony rides around ...