Stonehurst Farm Riding Centre is dedicated to providing an exceptional environment for those who wish to learn and enjoy the pleasures and benefits of horse riding.

Enhanced self esteem, confidence and self discipline, communication skills, concentration, physical coordination and flexibility.

We believe your experience should be fun and progressive, so at Stonehurst Farm students learn:

• in a fun, safe, environment
  
• on safe, reliable horses and ponies
  
• with fully qualified experienced instructors
  
• on all weather facilities catering for all disciplines
  
• in group or private lessons
  
• with safe and comfortable viewing areas for parents and spectators
  in a wonderful relaxing farm environment
• we are a Kiwi Host business and our staff have comprehensive First Aid certificates

There are many ways to enjoy the Stonehurst Farm Riding Centre such as:
Private lessons · Class lessons · Semi private lessons ·
Facility Hire · Riding Packages

Please tell us what you have in mind so we can assist you to enjoy riding Stonehurst style, as much as we do.

Arenas have all-weather surfaces and are fenced with post and rail.

The 20m diameter round arena
Enjoy your first lessons in this arena in total safety.

The 35m diameter round arena
Learning the feel of the walk, trot and canter.

Competition Arena 40m x 80m
A large arena with a jumping lane, for progressing skills and practicing equestrian disciplines such as show jumping.

The Dressage Arena
A specialist arena for this discipline. Two sizes: 20m x 40m and 20m x 60m.
Further development will include a classroom, flood lighting, a trotting track and a cross-country course.

Just phone us on 03 542 4108

Your first lesson will be an assessment lesson where your instructor will be able to guage your level of ability and ascertain which pony or horse wil suit you.

Term Packages	Time	Cost	Price with Discount
Package One 10 x Private lessons	30 Min	$400	$350
Package Two 10 x Class lessons	1 Hour	$450	$400
Private 1 hour Package 10 x Private lessons.	1 Hour	$600	$550
Casual lessons (Weekly)	Time	Cost
Private lesson / assessment	30 Min	$40
Class lessons Maximum of 6 students	1 Hour	$50
Private lesson	1 Hour	$65

• A term consists of 10 lessons and term package prices will be adjusted when the actual number of weeks varies from ten.
• Discount for Pre-paid Lessons
  Families who have two or more riding per week need to prepay one person and the second one by the middle of the term.
• Cancellations - We require at least four (4) hours notice when riders are not able to attend their lessons.   A $30 cancellation fee will be charged for 'no shows'.
• Personal Fitness - To ensure constant availability of suitable horses for our riding school students we have set a rider weight limit of 85kgs.   We have introduced this weight limit to help eliminate back injury to our horses.  We recognise that horse riding is a physical activity and encourage all riders to maintain a moderate to high level of personal fitness.

Casual lessons (Weekly)	Time	Cost
Introductory lesson/assessment	30 Min	$40
Class Lesson Maximum of 6 students	1 Hour	$45
Private lesson	1 Hour	$55
Term Packages	Time	Cost	Prepaid Package
Package One 10 x Private lessons	30 Min	$350	$300
Package Two 10 x Class lessons	1 Hour	$450	$350
Package Three 10 x 30 mins Private lessons	30 Min	$450	$350

NOTES:

• A term consists of 10 lessons and term package prices wilt be adjusted when the actual number of weeks varies from ten.
• A student is any person in primary, intermediate or secondary education. Families who have two or more riding per week need to prepay one person and the second one by the middle of the term.
• Cancellations - We require at least four (4) hours notice when riders are not able to attend their lessons.   A $30 cancellation fee will be charged for 'no shows'.
• Personal Fitness - To ensure constant availability of suitable horses for our riding school students we have set a rider weight limit of 85kgs. We have introduced this weight limit to help eliminate back injury to our horses.