Equestrian Activities for Kids

“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, ...

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 ...

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 have a dressage and show jumping arena to school in. Carolin is a very experienced coach and instructor.

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.

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. ...

WELCOME to ponyrides.co.nz: The home of children's riding lessons and pony rides. The wonderful place where precious childhood memories are made. Looking for some great activites for the kids? Come admire the scenery and have some good old fashion country fun and fresh air. Enjoy a riding lesson or pony ride, join our coffee group or indulge in one of our school holiday programme or fabulous pony parties. Hang out with some gorgeous ponies and learn all about horses and riding. Here at Pony Rides ... Read more we provide riding lessons on your horses or ours, on or off site. We also provide fabulous Dream Pony Parties, a coffee group and School holiday programmes. We believe that children's lessons should be taught in a simple and fun way. We provide age appropriate lessons using language and activities to make learning about ponies a special experience for our youngsters. We are conveniently located in beautiful central Warkworth, gateway to the winterless North, and the famous Matakana. Enjoy its ...

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. ...

A 1000 acre working dairy on the Whangaruru harbour, 30 minutes south of Russell and 20 minutes from Rawhiti and the Cape Brett Walkway. If your family is into beaches, motorbikes and/or horses we are the perfect venue for a holiday. In term 1 and 4 we also host most of Whangarei's intermediate schools for school camps and in the Holidays we run farming,motorbike and horseriding camps. There is an extensive network of bush and farm trails for dirtbiking and horsetrekking and a Motorcross track. We ... Read more also have a fleet of kayaks, archery and a set of paintball guns for hire. see our website and facebook page for more details

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

Clearwater Riding School is safe, fun and friendly environment for students to immerse themselves in everything equine from learning how to catch and tack up a pony, to becoming better equipped in all disciplines, Show jumping, dressage, cross country and more catering for all levels on Clearwater Riding School's pony/horse or your own. Whatever your ability Clearwater can cater to your needs with holiday courses, term lessons, schooling, private lessons, group lessons, pony/horse experiences and ... Read more pony parties. Clearwater Riding School has been in operation for over forty years within Taranaki, producing many skilled riders who have gone on to represent their pony clubs and the region in all riding disciplines including an Olympic rider.

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.

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 farm can be seen on hills in the distance. Ride through paddocks of sheep and cattle and enjoy the peace and quiet of the New Zealand countryside. We have been operating for over 20 years and my family has been in Te Mata for 5 generations. Bookings essential

Offering horse riding courses from 2 days to 3 months. Quality instruction on well schooled horses & ponies. Fully supervised, fun & educational. Children welcome from age 8. Accommodation, meals & transfers from Christchurch available.

Join Leisure Tours for fun Day Trips and Multi-day / Extended Touring We provide guided coach and small group tours, activities and attractions including tours to the mountains and beyond. We have tours offering whale watching, dolphin swimming, jet boating, horse riding, golf and much, much more. With over 25 years’ experience assisting travellers with travel arrangements we can provide you with the customer service and quality product you are looking for. Contact our friendly staff to discuss ... Read more your tour options.

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.

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 :)

Happy Valley Adventures is Nelsons adventure playground.

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.

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 with these animals effectively so they see you as firm, fair and confident leaders. Let us teach you how to 'read' a horse so that you can know what they are thinking and understand their instincts of survival. Discover the secrets of 'horse whispering' and create a unique long lasting partnership with The Horse. I have over 30 years experience around as well as on horses/ponies and can cater to all levels from beginners just starting off on their equine adventures to more experienced riders ...

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.

Looking so something memorable for your child's birthday? Or looking to add a special touch to your special event? Then look no further than Neigh Pony Parties! Safe ponies and horses available for your event, from birthday parties, to weddings, to galas, the list goes on.... We cater for all ages and with lots of different options available, our service can be individually catered to you! We service the greater Auckland area. Limited bookings available at our property.

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

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.

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.

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 ...

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 events : Sunday 28th Feb 2016 - Cromwell Friday 27th May - Oamaru Wingatui is much more than just a racecourse. Its grandstand buildings have just been renovated and now offer a terrific option for people looking for a venue for their wedding, a business looking for an easy conference location or anyone thinking of hosting a party or get together of any description.

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.