Chris offers private and group tuition to all levels of rider. Whether you are a competitor looking to develop that winning edge or just a pleasure rider wanting to gain better balance and understanding of the basics Chris will work with you to take your riding to the next level. Learn on your horse or ours in a safe and fun environment. Chris is an ESNZ performance coach and coach educator 09 420 5376 / 021 168 0021 - for all bookings. *** Cancellation policy*** If canceling your lesson within 24 hours please note that there will be a 50% cancelation fee charged. This excludes lessons canceled by Beachcroft Equestrian due to bad weather.
Beginner Packages:
Have you always wanted to ride but never had the opportunity? Beachcroft Equestrian offers specialised one on one tuition to both adults and children wishing to learn to ride. These lessons cover all aspects of horse management from catching and preparing your mount, safe handling on the ground, as well as learning to ride in a safe environment on beautifully schooled horses. This individualised tuition helps you gain confidence and skill at an accelerated pace when compared to traditional beginner group tuition offered at most riding centres.
Schoolmaster Lessons:
** Gift Vouchers Available** Have you ever wanted to take your riding to the next level? To be trained in the higher movements on an experienced horse? Whether you wish to learn how to train a new movement on your own horse or you are currently in between mounts, schoolmaster lessons let you improve at an accelerated rate because the horse is giving you the correct feel and response as soon as you ask the right question.
We currently have a team of 4 lovely schoolmasters available for you to learn on. From our pint sized Andalusian Bonnie through to our two big boys we have the perfect mount to teach you on. Casual Private Schoolmaster Lesson $90.00 / Shared Lesson on Two Schoolmasters $80 each / Group Rides on our Schoolmasters $70 Schoolmaster Block* (1 month, 4 lessons) $320.00 - For those who are serious about taking the next step in their riding. This is a structured block of work where we will look set specific targeted goals for what you want to achieve over the four lessons. *Available weekdays only and must be taken over 4 consecutive weeks.
Hav-A-Chat (Nick)
 16.1hh. A true schoolmaster in every sense, this boy knows all the tricks and loves to show off. The perfect mount to learn simple changes, flying changes, tempo changes and much more. Competing Open Medium as well as a champion Show Hunter mount (with wins up to 1.15m). With Nick there is also the possibility to get out and try a competition for yourself (once under a training programme and at the discretion of Beachcroft Equestrian)
Delightful clyde cross gelding. Competed Level 3 and schooled to Level 5. Big elastic movement coupled with a lovely steady rhythm.
 Synergy BC Exceptional tall homebred warmblood gelding lightly competed to Level 4.
Supernova BC Gorgeous young boy, gives a lovely feel. Schooled to Level 3.  Bonnie This pint sized princess is a fantastic asset to the team and helps cater to our smaller clients. At only 15.1hh Bonnie is the perfect size for smaller women and teenage riders. She is a dressage and show hunter schoolmistress who gives 100% every time.
Private Lessons:
Private lessons on your own horse are available at Chris' property in Waitoki for $60 including arena fee. Off site lessons available if three or more people interested. $70 for a private, $50 for 2, $40 for a group.
Groups: (Schoolmaster $70, own horse $40)New Winter Sunday Group Lesson - 10am. For dates please see our Facebook page or call Chris for details on the next ride and to book your spot.
Ride on Waitoki - Tuesdays and Fridays during the day. For details on Ride on Waitoki please go to the link on your left. School Holiday Clinics:
Chris runs various clinics over school holiday periods in conjunction with either Sue Whiddett (show hunter) or Dany Paterson (show jumping).
The clinic has dressage in the morning and jumping in the afternoon.
Please contact Chris to discuss your requirements.
Testimonial: As an Adult returning back to riding after 20 years I found I had all the enthusiasm but not much in terms of technique. I bought a horse and I felt I needed to do him more justice by getting some proper lessons, as we were about as green as each other. First I needed to know what “correct” felt like, Chris had the perfect answer – Nick, her fabulous schoolmaster. A month’s worth of lessons took me from simple arena craft exercises, upward and downward transitions to leg yielding, flying changes, Travers and much more than I dreamed I would do. We covered many things in each lesson which progressed in a logical way, building on each exercise. One of my biggest issues was the canter. Nick was fantastic and looked after me the whole way which enabled me to relax and “just get over it”. Chris gives great straight up and down to earth instruction. She explains things in a way you can relate to rather than pure “horse talk”. I still have much to learn but I know that I now have a strong foundation to build on. Angela |
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