Heathcote Valley Riding School

Heathcote Valley Riding School HVRS offers farm rides, adult treks, lessons & birthday party groups, and school holiday day programs Please note that Bookings are essential.

SERVICES & PRICES (Sorry, no EFTPOS)
Heathcote Valley Riding School has been operating for over 40 years in Heathcote Valley (Christchurch) on what was originally an old dairy farm site. The Riding School has various sized horses and ponies, with various levels of skills therefore suitable for anyone, whether just wanting to start with a farm ride and begin to learn the skills of riding, to then b

e able to join in regular group lessons; through to more experienced, and also private lessons, or to simply hack out on a farm ride for a leisurely stroll around the lake at Ferrymead and the surrounds in the Valley. The Riding School also provide for groups for birthday parties (maximum 12) for rides and/or games. They provide the ponies and helpers, you provide any catering, and they simply request you please take your rubbish with you. They also run a daily School Holiday Day Program (byo lunch/snacks etc), suitable for over 7 years old, which includes learning how to groom and care for a pony/horse, riding and lots of fun. If required, the Riding School is close to public transport, with a coffee shop (Upshot) particularly close by for refreshments. Farm Rides: 1/2 hr $20 1 hr $25
Adult Treks: 1 hr $50
Group Lessons: 1 hr $30
Private Lessons: 1/2 hr $45 1 hr $70
Two person Private Lesson: 1 hr $60
Birthday Party: 1/2 hr $20 1 hr $30
School Holiday Programme (10am-3pm):1/2 day $50 Full day $80
Prices as at 18th July 2023

One more sleep team. Not long till we see you guys. We will be in the office from 930 tomorrow.
13/01/2025

One more sleep team. Not long till we see you guys. We will be in the office from 930 tomorrow.

We may be closed, but daily checks and feeding for our team are still essential. The ponies are getting itchy hooves; so...
04/01/2025

We may be closed, but daily checks and feeding for our team are still essential. The ponies are getting itchy hooves; soon, we will reopen, and our holiday program will begin. 🦄🐎

30/12/2024
VOUCHERS still available if you have been caught out with being too busy! Pls msge us asap 😊Fantastic Christmas breakup ...
22/12/2024

VOUCHERS still available if you have been caught out with being too busy! Pls msge us asap 😊
Fantastic Christmas breakup yesterday, everyone did so well and looked amazing, and all our ponies were unicorns! 🦄 Thank you to all Santa’s helpers, and parents and family that made this day happen-can’t do it without you all! 🫶
We have started putting pics up in our special HVRS Group. If your child rode yesterday and you are not part of this Group, pls msge us with name of your child & unicorn they rode and we will add you to the Group.
From all the HVRS crew, wishing you all a happy and safe holidays, and looking forward to seeing you next year!

We only have a couple days before the ponies get their holiday. We will be answering messages during this time.Don’t for...
18/12/2024

We only have a couple days before the ponies get their holiday.
We will be answering messages during this time.
Don’t forget to book for our holiday program. Also we can do vouchers still and right up till Xmas

It’s going to be anther hot one today please of you can’t make lesson let us know so your ponies don’t have to wait for ...
09/12/2024

It’s going to be anther hot one today please of you can’t make lesson let us know so your ponies don’t have to wait for you in this heat.
Thanks hvrs team

So cute father and son today treating our lovely exchange students to their pony ride rocky and  crunchie. Two peas in a...
09/12/2024

So cute father and son today treating our lovely exchange students to their pony ride rocky and crunchie. Two peas in a pod these two.
🦄

Not long till Christmas everyone here is a cute photo of cookies at the local pre school great Xmas party for the kids. ...
06/12/2024

Not long till Christmas everyone here is a cute photo of cookies at the local pre school great Xmas party for the kids.
Reminder to get you January school holiday booking in.
We close on the 20th of December and re open on the 14th of January.

We have vouchers available also.
Have a great weekend

CALLING for a couple more Riders for our annual HVRS Camp 2025 due to a couple spots becoming available - dates are Thur...
03/12/2024

CALLING for a couple more Riders for our annual HVRS Camp 2025 due to a couple spots becoming available - dates are Thurs 22nd to Sat 24th Jan, with Deposit due by this Sunday, but can be negotiated. Please FIRST speak to your child’s Group Lesson Instructor, as a level of competency and age is required. 😊
ALSO, to get beautifully pre-completed PDF Christmas Gift Vouchers for any amount, please email us at - heathcotevalleyridingschool .com - with Name of who it is FOR, Name/s of who to be FROM and a screenshot of Transaction Receipt with payment Reference of “Voucher” and name who it is for!
PLEASE NOTE these next 3 weeks will be the ONLY time our email will be constantly checked, and it is NOT our normal form of communication!🎄🎁

Please call the office today, a couple of the admin team are away competing, the ponies are ready having some breakfast ...
29/11/2024

Please call the office today, a couple of the admin team are away competing, the ponies are ready having some breakfast before the day starts.
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Going to be a lovely day for pony riding
16/11/2024

Going to be a lovely day for pony riding

PLEASE NOTE HVRS IMPORTANT DATES 😊Payment/Form Christmas break up due Sun 1st DecPayment Camp Deposit/Form due Sun 8th D...
16/11/2024

PLEASE NOTE HVRS IMPORTANT DATES 😊
Payment/Form Christmas break up due Sun 1st Dec
Payment Camp Deposit/Form due Sun 8th Dec

Last Day School Term 4 - Fri 20th Dec

Christmas Break up - Saturday 21 Dec

Holiday Day Program Dates:-
Tues 14th Jan to Fri 17th Jan
Tues 21st Jan and Wed 22nd Jan
Tues 28th Jan to Fri 31st Jan

Annual Camp - Thurs 23rd Jan to Sat 25th Jan

School Term 1 starting Sat 1st Feb & Sun 2nd Feb

Saturday and Sundays lesson are running like normal. As it’s a long weekend please let us know if your away for the long...
15/11/2024

Saturday and Sundays lesson are running like normal. As it’s a long weekend please let us know if your away for the long weekend

We are closed to today a few of us are attending he show. Happy Friday
14/11/2024

We are closed to today a few of us are attending he show.
Happy Friday

Was dental day today, so so important to make sure the ponies teeth are done so they are tip top shape. Happy ponies
11/11/2024

Was dental day today, so so important to make sure the ponies teeth are done so they are tip top shape. Happy ponies

Hi team Please bear with us this week with show week our admins will be out and about competing so we will reply to your...
08/11/2024

Hi team

Please bear with us this week with show week our admins will be out and about competing so we will reply to your messages as soon we we can.

ATTN RE BREAK UP & CAMP ATTENDEES-Please can ALL who have a Rider/Child booked in for our Christmas Breakup and/or Annua...
08/11/2024

ATTN RE BREAK UP & CAMP ATTENDEES-
Please can ALL who have a Rider/Child booked in for our Christmas Breakup and/or Annual Camp attend the Office this weekend/week to pick up and complete Permission Form(s) and get Info sheets.
PLEASE NOTE:- Payment for Break-Up needs to be made by Sunday 1st Dec to Hold your Spot & Deposit for Camp, if not already paid, needs to be made by Sunday 8th Dec to Hold your Spot, as we have Waiting Lists for both.
If we have no completed Form & no Payment, the Spot will be offered to others - thank you

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131 Bridle Path Road Heathcote Valley
Christchurch
8022

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