Equestrian Activities for Kids

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

“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

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

Happy Valley Adventures is Nelsons adventure playground. Read more

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. Read more

Arian Pony Stud (APS) is a small pony stud nestled in the heart of the Wairarapa. We specialise in breeding kids riding ponies that are Welsh Mountain Ponies or Welsh crosses. We aim to breed exceptional temperament first, type & conformation second and colour third! APS also operates a riding school for children aged 3 to 11 years old, Pony Party services for childrens birthdays, corporate events or pre-school visits. See our services descriptions for more information or to make your booking today. Book... 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ocean Beach Horse Treks and Horseback Riding Adventures specialise in horse trekking and horse riding lessons for kids and learners... 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

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

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

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

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

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

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. 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

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

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

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