The Mairehau Riding Centre, located at 130 Mairehau road in Burwood, Christchurch, is a reputable family-owned and operated horse riding school. With decades of experience, the centre has been teaching people of all ages how to ride since the 1970s. The riding centre takes pride in offering safe, sensible, and well-schooled horses and ponies.
Catering to children from the age of 6, the Mairehau Riding Centre provides riding instruction and lessons for both beginners and more experienced riders. Depending on the rider's ability, participants can enjoy activities such as walking, trotting, cantering, and jumping. The centre houses a variety of purpose-bred English Riding ponies, including Welsh, Arab, Shetland, Station hacks, and Thoroughbred crosses. The size of the horses ranges from 10'3hh to 15'3hh.
One of their offerings includes a 90-minute group session, during which riders have the opportunity to help catch and lead the ponies into the yard, as well as groom and saddle them before riding. This session is priced at $15 per person. For younger children or those who prefer a shorter time in the saddle, there is a 45-minute session available for $10. The Mairehau Riding Centre provides all necessary equipment, including riding helmets, and the maximum rider weight is set at 90 kg.
To book a session, customers can either send a text or call 027 5662182. Apart from individual lessons, the centre also accepts bookings for school holiday groups, riding for the disabled, and birthday parties. For individuals with more experience, the riding centre offers 2-hour rides to Bottle Lake Forest. These rides are for riders who can walk, trot, canter, and jump at least 30 cm and must be booked in advance.
Furthermore, the Mairehau Riding Centre offers rotted horse manure for sale at $2 per bag, which can be a great addition to gardens or vegetable patches.
To inquire or learn more about their services, interested individuals can either contact the centre or visit them at 130 Mairehau road, Burwood, Christchurch. There is also a contact form available on their website for added convenience.