Adult riders are welcome on any of our courses.

Instruction from basics to Dressage, Show Jumping and Cross Country for experienced riders.

There are usually 3 groups for riding so there is a beginner group, middle group and experienced group.
We have over 90 well schooled horses available or you can bring your own horse. (same cost)

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* both morning and afternoon with a mix of group lessons and guided farm trekking all for $198.00.

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.

We usually ride both morning and afternoon for around 2 hours with lessons and guided farm trekking daily.

Private rooms are available for an extra $45 night per person or there are many local B&Bs we can recommend.

Shuttle from Straven Rd in Christchurch or Christchurch Airport available on some weekends for $22 return, departs 6:30pm Friday & Sunday evenings.
Return airport transfers available anytime for $25.00* each way per person minimum charge on any trip $75. (*airport pick up add $6 parking fee)

The time of arrival is 7:45pm Friday evening or 9:00am Saturday morning.
The time of departure is 5:30pm Sunday afternoon.

Adult weekends cost $198.00 and must be pre-paid and are not refundable.
They are transferable if more than 7 days notice is given.

Courses run wet or fine and would only be cancelled in extreme conditions for safety.
Some help with meal preperation, cleaning up & teams jobs is required with this package.
(If you don't want to help out please book the farm stay package)

Note: Adult riders usually make up around 20% of riders on any weekend so you need to expect some younger people may be in your riding group also.

We sometimes run special Adult only courses, these are listed on the booking form when available.

Book your weekend here.

* Horse riding is only available subject to fine weather and safe operating conditions - We reserve the right to cancel any horse riding on days where circumstances beyond our control would affect the safety of horses and riders, there is no reduction in cost should this take place.

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Phone (03) 3124 309 Mobile (021) 16 19 964 Fax (03) 3123 079

www.kowhai.co.nz