Kowhai Residential School of Riding

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Stay on a farm in the Canterbury foothills in the South Island and enjoy learning to ride correctly on a well schooled horse with a helpful instructor.  You can stay for 1 night to 3 months in a private cabin with all bedding, TV, tea and coffee facilities provided.  All meals are available eaten in the homestead with the family.  Evenings are spent relaxing in the large sitting room with A/C, SKY TV and guests internet PC.  If you wish to stay in more luxurious accommodation this can be arranged a short distance from the farm. Airport transfers can be organised.

There are usually 3 groups - a beginner group, middle group and experienced riders. There are over 90 well schooled horses available.

The weekend courses include shared dorm accommodation (you need a sleeping bag or bedding etc), all meals (excluding dinner on the night of arrival), horse riding in both the morning and afternoon with a mix of group lessons and guided farm trekking. Some help with chores is required.  The cost is NZ$198 with an additional NZ$45 if you wish to have a private room.

Riders enjoy learning everything from the correct way to catch a horse, to grooming, saddling, bridling, mounting and basic control of the horse to dressage, show jumping and cross country for experienced riders. Usually there are rides both morning and afternoon for around 2 hours with lessons and guided farm trekking daily.

Room Types:

• Double
• Single
• Dorm

Budget:

• Low < €100

Nearest Airport: Christchurch

Facilities:

• Car parking
• Family friendly
• Extra Activities
• Dinner included