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How do I register? Use our Client Portal! https://amequestrian.helloclub.com/ Open the link for the client portal in your browser, create an account in the name of the rider who you are registering, and fill in all of the required details. Then contact our superstar admin Tessa to book in for your session/s! Using the subscription…

September 5, 2022
AUTUMN NEWSLETTER 2025

Scheduled membership break: From April 14th-27th Pony Club is on a schedule pony holiday, lessons will resume as normal after the 27th at our new venue. NEWS MOVING TO SHOTOVER We are super excited to be moving into Shotover Equestrian! From the 21st of April, starting with our holiday camp, all lessons will be based out of…

April 8, 2025
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We specialise in children's riding lessons, as well as providing coaching for novice adults and a schooling and sale on behalf service to clients.

Camp fun so far 🙌 We still have a few spaces l

Camp fun so far 🙌

We still have a few spaces left on Thursday this week 😉

What an incredible day we had yesterday for Sophie

What an incredible day we had yesterday for Sophie’s Begium trip fundraiser! Thankyou so much to everyone who came from far and wide despite the weather to support, we are so lucky to have such an amazing community!

Here’s a few snaps from early in the day, all up we raised just shy of $1000!

What an incredible day we had yesterday for Sophie

What an incredible day we had yesterday for Sophie’s Begium trip fundraiser! Thankyou so much to everyone who came from far and wide despite the weather to support, we are so lucky to have such an amazing community!

Here’s a few snaps from early in the day, all up we raised just shy of $1000!

Follow the signs for some Easter fun!

Follow the signs for some Easter fun!

Come on down to Sophie’s fundraiser day at Shoto

Come on down to Sophie’s fundraiser day at Shotover Equestrian!

We have pony rides, an Easter hunt and sausage sizzle on the go 🙌

Shotover Equestrian now open for bookings! – Huge

Shotover Equestrian now open for bookings!

- Huge fully fenced arena with a fantasic rubber chip surface
- Full set of Jump 4 Joy show jumps and fillers
- Full size (20x60m) dressage court
- Equine obstacle course - Great for building confidence in your young horses!
- Yards
- Parking for river access

Pay your casual use ground fee here: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/amequestrian/items/624951/?full-items=yes&flow=1369240

Please note that your casual use ground fee does not give you exclusive use of the facility and that other small groups may be present particularly during after school sessions. If you require exclusive use of the arena or wish to organise commercial hire please contact us directly to book while we get this feature available online.

Housekeeping:
- Please park alongside the Puppy paddock/yards, and ensure you leave the facilities clean and tidy for other users.
- Manure to be added to the muck heap please.
- Any damages please let us know as soon as possible.
- If you are booking for multiple users, all users must sign the disclaimer form independently. This can be found in the blue box at the arena in gate, or online at our website in due course.
- All riders must wear a yellow tagged helmet and riding boots.
- All support persons must wear closed toed shoes.
- All riders under 16 years of age must be accompanied by an actively supervising adult.
- For bookings with stallions, please call us prior to booking.
- All arena users are expected to be respectful of one another and maintain a safe and enjoyable environment.

P.S. If you would like to change any of the equipment set up please check in with us as to whether it will need to be re-set after, just incase we have pre set up an exercise for a coaching client in a later session.

Hi Everyone, Sophie would love for some people to

Hi Everyone, Sophie would love for some people to sign up for her Games day fundraiser, I have decided to make pony hire super cheap in order to support her and get as many of you guys signed up as possible - Pony hire for just $40 and I will donate all the hire money to Sophie!

This would mean that it is $80 for a day of games coaching and fun competition - super good value and for an amazing cause! or just $40 if you bring your own pony!

Horse Training, Rewritten A Scientific and Ethical

Horse Training, Rewritten
A Scientific and Ethical Approach for Every Rider
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Presenter:
Jody Hartstone – Grand Prix Dressage Rider & Founder of The Equine Catalyst
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What if everything you’ve been told about horse training wasn’t the full story?
Join international Grand Prix rider and Equitation Science educator Jody Hartstone for a powerful 90-minute lecture that challenges old habits, reframes what you thought you knew about horse behaviour, and offers a kinder, science-backed way forward.
Whether you’re a recreational rider, competitor, coach, or simply someone who loves horses—this session is for you.

At the heart of the lecture are the 10 First Principles of Horse Training—a globally recognised framework developed by the International Society for Equitation Science (ISES). These principles help improve horse welfare, rider safety, and training outcomes across all disciplines.
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What You’ll Learn:
• The 10 core principles that underpin effective, ethical horse training
• Why horses resist, shut down, or overreact—and how to change that
• How learning theory explains self-carriage, relaxation, and responsiveness
• The difference between shaping behavior and forcing compliance
• How to train with clarity, compassion, and no gimmicks
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Q&A Included:
Bring your questions on horse behaviour and training—there will be time at the end for an open Q&A session with Jody.

WHEN: 6pm, Monday 5th May
WHERE: Venue TBC - In the Queenstown Area
HOW: Register at https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/amequestrian/items/625753/?full-items=yes&flow=1369240
PRICE: $20 or FREE for all two day clinic participants!

NEW EVENT ALERT: Jody Hartstone presents "Dressage

NEW EVENT ALERT:
Jody Hartstone presents "Dressage Done Differently: Achieving Harmony Through Learning Theory"

Jody Hartstone is an internationally acclaimed Grand Prix Dressage Rider, equestrian coach, and founder of The Equine Catalyst. With over 30 years of experience, Jody brings a unique blend of Learning Theory, behavior modification, and nervous system regulation to improve the lives of horses and their riders. She is passionate about empowering equestrians with science-based, ethical training methods that inspire transformation and excellence in both pleasure and sport.

Jody’s clinics are rooted in Equitation Science and Learning Theory, providing a framework for horse training that is:

- Ethically Sound - Focusing on the horse’s well-being and psychological need
- Scientifically Backed - Leveraging evidence-based methods that explain why training techniques work.
- Empowering for Riders - Equipping participants with tools and knowledge to progress confidently after the clinic.

Her approach ensures light, obedient, and relaxed horses while fostering a deeper understanding and connection between horse and rider. Whether you are a competitive rider, a trainer seeking advanced techniques, or a horse owner aiming to solve specific challenges, Jody’s clinics offer unparalleled value.

Jody is also a problem solving master and is also available to assist with issues such as trailer loading, needle or ear shyness, drenching difficulties etc

WHEN: 6th & 7th May
WHERE: Shotover Equestrian
TIME: Book your time slot when registering for your 45min slot
HOW: Register online at https://fareharbor.com/.../amequestrian/items/623841/...

!!!EASTER FUN DAY!!! SUNDAY 20th APRIL – Pony ri

!!!EASTER FUN DAY!!! SUNDAY 20th APRIL

- Pony rides
- Sausage sizzle
- Easter egg hunt
- Mounted Games demonstrations

All proceeds going to Sophie Eade to support her upcoming trip to the Mounted Games World Champs in Belgium this August, so come on down to Shotover Equestrian on the 20th of April and lets all get behind her cause!

Join us in supporting local young rider Sophie Ead

Join us in supporting local young rider Sophie Eade in her fundraising efforts as she works towards the under 18 Mounted Games World Champs in Belgium this August!

Sophie, along with fellow competitor Georgia Dee, are offering a day of Mounted Games coaching and competition for riders of all ages these upcoming school holidays on Sunday 20th April, 2025.

Alongside Sophies clinic, we will be running an Easter fun day with Pony Rides, a sausage sizzle, and an Easter Egg scavenger hunt with all proceeds going to Sophies fundraiser so come on down to Shotover Equestrian and lets all get behind her cause!

We will also have the Horsempire trade stall joining us for all your equestrian shopping needs!

Register to ride at: https://amequestrian.co.nz/send-sophie-to-belgium/

Massive 💵 drop! Make me an offer, need to decre

Massive 💵 drop! Make me an offer, need to decrease numbers!

New to the crew? Read more here!

New to the crew? Read more here!

The count down is on – Keep up to date with all ou

The count down is on - Keep up to date with all our news here as we prepare to grow!

Sign ups are now open for April Pony Camps! Camps

Sign ups are now open for April Pony Camps! Camps will be held at our new second venue at Shotover Equestrian - woohoo!

Our camps are focused on having fun, making new friends, and building confidence with our equine partners. For more advanced riders, join us to extend your flatwork and jumping knowledge, work towards your pony club exams, and push yourself to reach new heights with your riding!

Each day includes one formal lesson as well as all sorts of activities, such as mounted games, arts and crafts, theory sessions, trail rides, paint the ponies, apple bobbing, team challenges, and lectures from local equine professionals.

Day programs run from 9am-3pm and are $150 per day - sign up for each day individually to attend for more than one day. Riders bring a packed lunch and clothing for any weather – we can take care of the rest!

Sign up to fill your riders holidays with memories that will last a lifetime!

(PS. Adjust the filter in the events tab to see further months in advance)
(PPS. Contact us directly to book in with your own pony at a discounted rate of $127.50)

https://amequestrian.helloclub.com/public/event/67d4b1636023759fe041f816/pony-camp-monday-21st-april-2025

Exciting times ahead, we are taking on the lease o

Exciting times ahead, we are taking on the lease of the Shotover Equestrian Facilities as of April!

What does this mean for our clients? Better parking, a massive arena with a great rubber chip surface, a full set of jumps, obstacles, river trails and more!

Move in date for the riding school is TBC, aiming to be in before winter, and hoping we might just be able to ride through the winter with more sunlight hours on the arena!

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Livery and Lesson Packages now available with DIY

Livery and Lesson Packages now available with DIY Livery from just $20

Visit our website www.amequestrian.co.nz for more information

Has your child been begging you to learn to ride?

Has your child been begging you to learn to ride?
We have spaces available now for new riders here in Arrowtown at A M Equestrian!
Visit our website www.amequestrian.co.nz for more info and for a free information pack, or give us a call on 0273460326

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