Golden Hills Equestrian Centre

Check out our winter school holiday program! Spaces still available... get in contact with any inquiries or to make a booking - [email protected]

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Happy School Holidays!

We have spaces left on our 4 Day Holiday Program!

The program is from 9am to 12pm, Monday 15th through to Thursday 19th April. It is a great way for children from absolute beginners to intermediate riders (can walk and trot independently) to build their confidence and equine skills over an intensive period.

The program offers a range of informative and fun equine activities both ridden and theory, it can be expected that participants will complete the program with many new equine skills and knowledge. It is a great option either as a one off fun experience or a starting point for children wanting to join lessons in the future.

Contact:
[email protected] to book in - spaces filling fast!

Horses need horsemen. It's that simple. I get asked the same questions over and over again and nobody gets it. What level rider is this horse suitable for? I'll tell you, the best one she can get, the best horseman that's willing to buy her. The horse will only ever be as good as the rider. It doesn't matter if it's trained to jump hoops of fire, you're gonna bring it down to your level in no time. Your kid doesn't need a $15,000 horse if they haven't already had $15,000 worth of lessons. You can't buy a violin that will gift you the skill of playing. It's the same for horses. There is no magic horse, only a love for the animal, and a commitment to learning.

Most of you are so unfair and demanding of the horse you miss the forest for the trees. "I want a horse that rides out alone!!" well guess what, you better be ready to spend a year developing that relationship, that bond, that trust, she's not a bike, you can't buy trust.

"I want a horse that can sit and be the same after time off" well friend, this is a commitment to a relationship, not a classic car you take out of the garage twice a year. You can't buy what your looking for.

"I want a horse my kids can ride" you better be ready to teach your kids how to be horseman, because if the horse has to do it, you'll likely see the inside of an ambulance, or a morgue.

You can't buy trust, you cannot buy what comes with building a relationship with an animal over years of dedication.

Brittnee Woodward-Whitehead wrote this.
Truer words were never spoken...
Had to share as very relevant …..

Wishing luck to our one and only Reece Mahuika and the rest of AQHA NZ Youth team at the 2023 AQHA Youth World Cup.

It is a fantastic journey full of passion, sweat, dirty jeans, heartbreak, fun and a buckets of goodluck.

If you want to watch any of the competition follow along here: https://aqha-youthworldcup.com/

Here are a few reminiscing photos of our incredible AQHA YWC journeys. We are forever grateful to AQHA NZ and everyone involved for the life long friendships and opportunities that have helped shape the NZ Quarterhorse riders of the future. 🐴 🏆 🇳🇿

Tamsin was extremely helpful with advice and support in feeding one of our special horses who developed Ulcers.
Highly recommend ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️