At Pony-Tales, Pony Riding School, Waikanae, located in the beautiful Reikorangi Valley, they believe in developing future equestrians who have a passion for horses. With a strong focus on teaching correct basic riding skills, Pony-Tales sets the foundation for becoming competent riders for both pleasure and competition. Their goal is to facilitate growth in the equestrian sport on the Kapiti Coast.
Pony-Tales offers a range of riding lessons for children, whether it's their first time on a pony or if they are looking to strengthen their skills and compete. With top-notch facilities, experienced instructors, and ponies of various sizes, Pony-Tales creates a supportive and fun environment where children can learn effective riding techniques and develop leadership, resilience, and self-confidence.
In addition to regular riding lessons, Pony-Tales has a structured play-based learning environment for their holiday programmes. Each rider is given their own pony for the day, where they learn basic horsemanship and pony care. This programme helps to build confidence and competence in handling ponies, ensuring a well-rounded equestrian experience.
Pony-Tales also takes care of children's birthday parties by offering fully catered Pony parties. They provide a total party experience from start to finish and even have provisions in case of bad weather. Let Pony-Tales handle the stress of organising and create a memorable birthday experience for your child and their friends.
The purpose-built equestrian facilities at Pony-Tales are truly remarkable. They have a 60 × 20 metre floodlit indoor Dressage arena, a 60 × 40 metre floodlit outdoor Jumping arena, a 500-metre training track, indoor stables, covered yards, outdoor yards, and a river trek. Rain or shine, they have covered areas for all activities, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable experience for riders of all ages and abilities.
So, if you're ready to start your child's riding journey or want to enhance their equestrian skills at Pony-Tales, get in touch with them. You can contact them via email or visit their premises at 148 Akatarawa Road in Reikorangi, Waikanae.