School Holidays
COME CELEBRATE PONY TALES 20th BIRTHDAY
Definitely a favourite, our School Holiday programs create a FUN and safe environment where riders of all levels can enjoy the freedom of our horsey heaven. These holidays we are especially excited to be celebrating 20 years of Pony Tales, and we’ve got some special offers and suprises lined up just for you!
Our aim is to set a foundation of correct horse riding and horse management skills with game-based learning activities to make the experience engaging and memorable. Riders will get hands-on practice in effective riding and horsemanship, ensuring safety and cultivating confidence.
Special 20th Birthday Offers
To celebrate 20 years of Pony Tales, we’re offering a 20% discount on all school holiday sessions. That’s just $100/session (normally $125).
Our holiday programs conclude with an exciting Ribbon Day on Friday 11th October, where the riders can showcase their achievements. Book all three sessions (8th – 10th October) and receive $50 off our Ribbon Day on 11th October.
From 3.30pm – 4.30pm, younger riders, family and friends can join us for $5 pony rides and a photo booth – a perfect way to celebrate and capture memories of a fun-filled week!
BOOK NOW below to take advantage of these limited birthday specials and be part of Pony Tales milestone celebration!
Beginners and Young Riders
Tues 8th, Wed 9th & Thurs 10th October
9am -12.30pm
$100/morning
PONY PALS focus is to start our riders correctly, using game-based horse riding activities that encourage correct riding and skills.
This program caters for:
- Children over 5 years old who know little or nothing about ponies
- Those wishing to step up after completing the LEARN TO RIDE program
- The nervous rider and
- Up to those who wish to canter.
We cater for complete beginners with plenty of NZPCA helpers at hand to assist, a ESNZ coach and a safe, enclosed arena.
Our grand finale on Friday 9am -3pm is a Ribbon Day where we paint the ponies and celebrate the skills you’ve learnt with plenty of ribbons and spot prizes.
Experienced and Older Riders
Tues 8th, Wed 9th & Thurs 10th October
1 -5pm
$100/afternoon.
ADOPT A PONY is for more advanced riders looking to hone their horse riding and horse management skills with challenges and new experiences. Each rider is given a pony to look after and ride as their own.
Riders need to be able to:
- Canter (or be ready to)
- Jump (or be ready to)
- Tack up and groom a pony independently
Whether you love one of our Pony Tales ponies or bring your own pony, your rider will grow in confidence and enjoy the making friends while connecting with ‘your” pony.
Our grand finale on Friday 9am – 3pm is a Ribbon Day where we paint the ponies and celebrate the skills you’ve learnt with plenty of ribbons and spot prizes.