TRAIL RIDE

Ride beneath the Remarkable mountain range and explore scenic trails along the Shotover river!

Our experienced, enthusiastic guides tailor every ride to the individuals and the conditions on the day. Ride along the trails, the riverbanks, cross a river or two, and take in the incredible views : Snow capped mountains in winter, a tunnel of butterfly bushes in bloom in the spring, lupins in the summer and the golden trees in autumn, all just a short drive from Frankton.
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced rider, a ride with us is sure to be a great outdoor experience for the whole family.
Please note that our current horses have a rider weight limit of 80kg at present.

Duration: 1 hour
Price: $150

GROOM AND RIDE

Experience the joy of horseback riding with our special mini sessions tailored to beginner riders of all ages. Experience grooming, saddling and riding your horse under our expert instruction here in beautiful Queenstown.

A great option for beginner riders! Groom and rides are an experience designed to introduce new riders to the joy of riding and spending time with horses and ponies.
Groom, saddle up, and take a short ride around our hobby farm, you might even get to meet some of our other resident farm animals too! Groom and Rides are custom tailored half hour sessions enjoyed by both adults and children.

Duration: 30 minutes
Price: $80

SEASONAL SPECIAL TOUR

Join us this Autumn in beautiful Arrowtown for an exclusive private ridden tour along the Arrow river, surrounded by the autumn colours that it is so famous for.

For experienced riders only. Explore the trails around the Arrow river and historical Arrowtown, visit the chinese village or add in a stop at the iconic Fork and Tap pub after your ride for the perfect finish to your day! .

This is not your typical nose to tail trail ride! Our horses are exceptionally well maintained sport horses and hunters, who are given a wide variety of work to keep them healthy, happy, and ready to ride!


Duration: 1-3 hours
Price: $350

RIDING LESSONS

Here at A M Equestrian we love to share the joy of riding with others. Our staff are experienced and enthusiastic, and tailor each session to the riders ability, confidence, and goals. No matter your equine experience we have a coach to suit!

Riders are fitted with a helmet and riding boots, then begin with a quick grooming of their horse. Our coaches assist with saddling up, before guiding riders out to the arena for their lesson. Expect to learn anything from the very basics of grooming, tacking up and mounting, through to perfecting your dressage and jumping skills. We can also focus on any specific goals you want to work towards!

Please note that our current lesson horses have a rider weight limit of 80kg at present.

Duration: 1 hour
Price: $160

CAMPS

Our kids camps are focused on having fun, making new friends, and building confidence with our equine partners!

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.

Riders bring a packed lunch and clothing for any weather – we can take care of the rest!

A Queenstown holiday staple, our kids camps keep your little ones entertained and educated during the school holidays, all while having tons of fun!

Duration: Day programs most commonly run from 9am-3pm
Price: $150 or $127.50 with your own horse

HUNTING

Experience the thrill of following the hounds across the spectacular Central Otago landscape, sure to be the experience of a lifetime!

We offer guided horse hire at a number of local hunts throughout the season (March through June), with a range of experienced horses and ponies that can cater to intermediate – advanced riders.

Riders join us as we provide a hunting experience tailored to the individual group of riders, riding across expansive and beautiful Central Otago Hunt venues unlike anywhere else in the world.

Duration: Full day
Price: from $400

OUR HORSES

Our horses and ponies are well seasoned athletes in a range of english riding disciplines. This allows us to coach a wide variety of riders from complete beginner to advanced.
Here at AME we love our horses and they are truely a part of our family.

We also work closely with our vets and farriers, and pride ourselves on upholding excellent horse welfare standards, ensuring that your horse is happy, healthy, and ready to ride!