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Stonehurst Farm horses are all ridden and handled in a relaxed manner in
the style of a high country musterer and have been specially chosen
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Stonehurst Riding Centre is proud of its quality herd, handpicked
with our students in mind.
There are two types of horses available for students. The absolute
beginner pony / hack that is chosen for their quiet reliable and
easy going temperament.
As the riders confidence, skill, ability and bravery increases
we have the more free moving but obedient horses for them to progress
onto. The horses are a selection of crossbred ponies and hacks making
them a temperament desirable for a riding school.
Read about some of our horses. |
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Height: 13.2hh
Colour: Buckskin
Breed: Riding pony cross
Comments: Great canter and jumping pony, very kind and willing, loves to please his riders.
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Height: 14hh
Colour: Chestnut
Breed: Arab
Comments: Chilli is a very attractive pony with big paces. He has been introduced to his job carefully and he is now starting to shine. The more experienced riders are gaining great benefit from his youth and enthusiasm. |
Height: 14hh
Colour: Grey
Breed: Connemara X Welsh
Comments: Buddy is a well schooled pony who loves to jump. He is suitable for the more experienced riders. |
Height: 12.2 hh
Colour: Chestnut
Breed: Welsh
Comments: Leroy is our newest addition to the Riding School. He has a great temperament, very smooth paces and a tidy little jump.
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Full Name: Josh
Height:15.3hh
Colour: Bay
Breed: TB
Comments: Josh is a TB gelding who was purchased after filming Lord of The Rings. Josh is an experienced gentleman who can teach from the basic movements to higher level dressage and jumping. |
Height: 14.1 hh
Colour: Black roan
Breed: Stationbred Comments: Sparky is a very good experienced jumping pony and is a great pony for a confident rider.
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Height: 14.2 hh
Colour: Bay
Breed: Cleveland Bay cross
Comments: Mojo has very nice paces and a smooth jumping style, he is great for positive riders as he is a little lazy sometimes!
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Height: 12hh
Colour: Bay
Breed: Welsh
Comments: Thomas is ideal for young children starting out on their riding careers. He has smooth paces and a huge personality. |
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Full Name: Percy
Height:16.1hh
Colour: Grey
Breed: Percheron cross
Comments: Percy is our Lord of the Rings star. He is a very kind, willing horse who is a fantastic beginners horse and is now in semi retirement. |
Full Name: Bugsy
Height:14.1hh
Colour: Grey
Breed: Arab/ Lippizanner cross
Comments: Bugsy is a schoolmaster originally from Auckland and is a very experienced competition pony who can offer his riders a safe and confidence building experience. |
Height: 15.3
Colour: Chestnut
Breed: TB
Comments: A true gentleman. Nudge has the true ability to perform to his rider's ability. Great paces - he's a lovely horse to ride. Very popular with our riders. |
Height: 14.2hh
Colour: Chestnut
Breed: Arab X
Comments: Pheonix is a very experienced dressage and jumping pony. Suitable for all levels of rider. |
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Full name:Concrete
Height: 17hh
Colour: Black
Breed: Clyde X TB
Comments:Concrete was a full wire hunter who featured in all three movies of The Lord of the Rings. He is the newest addition to the Riding School and is adjusting to his new job well. We are very fortunate to have his services as he is a very talented horse. |
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