Riding School
Riding Lessons
Do you have kids who are horse mad and want to learn to ride? Did you want to learn to ride as a kid but never had the chance? Or do you want to improve your riding skills? The Waikato Equestrian Centre Riding School offers riding lessons for a range of riding abilities from beginner to advanced, for adults and children. Come and learn in a relaxed and friendly environment on our safe, well-schooled horses and ponies, or bring you own.
Birthday Party Groups
Book a Birthday Party pack at our Riding School and introduce your party to riding with a fun group lesson followed by a farm ride. This is great value for money and you children will love you for it!
COST: $32.00pp
Farm Rides and Treks
Ride long side the banks of the beautiful Waikato River. Waikato Equestrian Centre Riding School provides well cared for, safe and reliable horses and ponies. Our trails wind through the picturesque Pukete Farm Park. With 45 peaceful hectares to ride through, and an abundance of birdlife, it's hard to believe you are still within the Hamilton City boundaries. From across the river you are able to view some of Hamilton's most stunning riverside real estate. Our staff will walk out with you on your trek allowing you to safely experience the great New Zealand outdoors from horseback.
Our Farm Rides cater for all ages and abilities.
$30 half hour
$40 hourFor the less confident rider or for children, ponies can be kept on a lead rein guided by our Riding School staff. Or if you are confident you may choose to lead your own child.
$20/ half hour Parent/Caregiver lead
$25/ half hour Riding School staff lead
Owner Riders who wish to use the Park for hacking out, jumping or fitness training are welcome. Please phone ahead and pay at the Riding School at 1340 Pukete Rd Prior to riding. Eftpos is available. Ph 07 849 6756.
$20 Rider or
FREE to WEC Members click here for info on Membership
Livery Services
Full Training
Your horse will be ridden by Kayleen Fooy 5 times a week; working towards mutually decided goals. This includes a yard in the north front paddock that has an individual water trough per horse.
Your horse will be groomed before and after every ride and bathed, clipped and mane pulled as needed.
Also includes one lesson a week.
Your horse's paddock will be mucked out on a daily basis.
Your horse will be fed hay as appropriate to the horse. Hay will be provided by WEC.
We will feed hard feeds as specified and provided by owner.
Price will be $155 per weekHalf Training
Your horse will be ridden by Kayleen Fooy 3 times a week; working towards mutually decided goals. This includes a yard in the north front paddock that has an individual water trough per horse.
Your horse will be groomed before and after every ride and bathed, clipped and mane pulled as needed.
Also includes one lesson per week.
Your horse's paddock will be mucked out on a daily basis.
Your horse will be fed hay as appropriate to the horse. Hay will be provided by WEC.
We will feed hard feeds as specified and provided bt the owner.
Price will be $120 per weekStandard Livery
This includes a yard in the north front paddock that has an individual water trough per horse.
Your horse's paddock will be cleaned on a daily basis.
Your horse will be fed hay as appropriate to the horse. Hay will be provided by WEC.
We will feed hard feeds as specified and provided by the owner.
Price will be $80 per weekHalf Standard Livery
This includes a yard in the north front paddock that has an individual water trough per horse.
Your horse's paddock will be mucked out ______ times per week.
Your horse will be fed hay as appropriate to the horse. Hay will be provided by the WEC.
We will feed hard feeds as specified and provided by the owner, _____ days per week.
Price will be $50 per weekAdditions to Any of the Above Agreements:
Turn out into a large paddock for the day $10 per week - This is included in Full Training
Holding for the Farrier $10 per time
Full Body Winter Clip $100
Hunter Clip (everything but legs) $65
Trace Clip $45
Taking covers on and off on a daily basis $10 per weekDownload Livery Yard Agreement.
Cross Country and Show Jump Course
Members and Non Members are welcome to use the extensive cross country facility and the practice show jumping course. With a professionally designed XC course of over 60 jumps and a range of levels, the Waikato Equestrian Centre is a perfect venue to train the eventer.
$20 Non Members or
FREE to WEC Jumping MembersPlease check in at the Riding School prior to riding.
Grazing
In the past WEC has operated a "grazing list" system whereby applicants for grazing were contacted when they came to the top of the list. As not every grazing space suited the horse at the top of the list, e.g. a pony space would be too small for a large hack, this system frequently caused confusion. Frustration over the long waiting periods has also been an issue over the years.
Grazing Spaces will now be advertised only as they become available, so watch this space! Application forms will be posted with the ad and applicants will receive an answer as to whether their applicatoin has been sucessful after the application period has ended.For information on who to contact about grazing, livery services, harrowing and maintenance click here.
Facility Hire
The WEC has extensive facilities including sand arenas, show jumps, a cross coutry course, yards and stables. The WEC hires out the grounds or specific areas for groups, competitions or visiting instructors. To find out more about the facilities available click here or to discuss your specific needs, contact the Administration Office.
Equipment HireShow jumps and dressage arenas (with trailer) are available for hire. Please contact the Administration Office for more information.
MembershipRide and jump over 45ha of Riverside Parkland and enjoy a choice of four sand arenas. Jumping and non-jumping memberships are available. Jumping members do not need to pay any capping fees to use the XC and SJ. Becoming a member of the Waikato Equestrian Centre offers some fabulous benefits for you and your horse. Click here to find out more.
