Arion Riding Centre

Arion Riding Centre Arion Riding School wishes to share their love of horses and passion for riding and offers safe, fun
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Arion Riding Centre provides professional riding instruction and lessons in horsemastership to all age groups, from complete beginners to more established riders. Situated on site at the National Trade Academy Training Centre at McLeans Island near Harewood in Christchurch, Arion provides a safe environment to develop riding skills and equine discipline. The purpose built facilities are of the hig

hest quality and caters for instruction on your own horse, or on one of the schools specially selected horses and ponies, 7 days a week. Facilities include an all weather show-jumping arena, all weather dressage arena fully fenced all weather round pen, cross country schooling area, access to forest trail rides as well as grazing, stables, tack rooms and classroom areas. Private lessons, group lessons, theory and school holiday programmes for children are all on offer, and all the Arion facilities are available for hire for individuals or groups.

So TrueWe are lucky to have such a kind, patient, tolerable herd of horses at Arion Riding Centre
25/06/2024

So True
We are lucky to have such a kind, patient, tolerable herd of horses at Arion Riding Centre

They are never just RIDING SCHOOL PONIES❤️🐴

One day you may move onto bigger, fancier horses, but never forget the school horse who made you, as without them, you wouldn’t be able to ride anything at all.

The patient soul that tolerated your bouncing while you figured out how to sit the trot.

The kind mare that didn’t walk off when you stumbled up the mounting block, trying to get your foot in the stirrup.

The sweet gelding that picked up the trot even though your body was telling him to do the exact opposite.

The saintly angel that never spooked, which was a dam good thing because your balance was precarious at best.

Too often we forget where we came from. We move on to the next chapter in our lives and say, “Oh my gosh, I’m learning so much! I’m going so far! I could never do this kind of thing on that old school horse!”

But infact you could, you were just not ready to do all these things back then.

But that school horse gave you the confidence to move forward. That school horse took care of you in all respects and allowed you to take the time you needed to find your way. You couldn’t have become the rider you are today without that riding school horse, always remember to love them unconditionally for our riding school horses are what help start your dream, make dreams come true and get you ready for those bigger dreams 🐴

Last few days to take advantage of the 10% discount for the next Holiday Course at Arion Riding Centre, 890 McLeans Isla...
24/06/2024

Last few days to take advantage of the 10% discount for the next Holiday Course at Arion Riding Centre, 890 McLeans Island Road Christchurch

Just one week to go to receive 10% discount using code "equine24" if booked & paid by 30th June

22/06/2024

23 JUNE 2024
Sunday

All lessons canceled today due to weather

22/06/2024

SUNDAY 23 JUNE

This mornings Young Riders is cancelled due to weather. We will make a decision on the rest of the day as the day goes on.
Please keep an eye on our page

Just one week to go to receive 10% discount using code "equine24" if booked & paid by 30th June
21/06/2024

Just one week to go to receive 10% discount using code "equine24" if booked & paid by 30th June

20/06/2024

Exciting times coming up at Arion Riding Centre something for everyone
14th & 21st July
Show Jumping Days for all levels Enter both days to be eligible for CHAMPION PONY AND HACK WITH MOST POINTS

13th July
Mid Winter Fun Ribbon Day

Both will be live on our website to enter next week

Our school holiday program is now live for booking through our website. Scroll down and click on "Book Now"Monday to Fri...
14/06/2024

Our school holiday program is now live for booking through our website. Scroll down and click on "Book Now"
Monday to Friday 8th - 12th July
Monday to Friday 15th - 17th July
Book & Pay before June 30th using code "equine24" and receive 10% discount

ARION RIDING CENTRE LOW LEVEL JUMPING COMPETITION SAVE THE DATE 14 JULY 2024Poles to 65 cm, optimum time, perfect for ne...
04/06/2024

ARION RIDING CENTRE LOW LEVEL JUMPING COMPETITION
SAVE THE DATE

14 JULY 2024

Poles to 65 cm, optimum time, perfect for nervous or green riders and horses and those whose horse prefer the slow, steady approach to life 😊

Simple, uncomplicated fences with no fillers, easy course, lead rein to 35 cm, assisted at all levels.

21 July 2024

45 cm to 85 cm, two phase. Excellent for those who want to try their hand at a jump off but in a low level, relaxed environment. Easy courses with uncomplicated jumps and no fillers, assisted to 65 cm.

Awesome patch of weather we are having for the long weekend.  Thinking about starting up horse riding we couldn't think ...
30/05/2024

Awesome patch of weather we are having for the long weekend. Thinking about starting up horse riding we couldn't think of a better time to give it ago.
Limited lesson spots for this weekend.
Book online through our web page.

Not to be outdone, Juicy too has had his first day being ridden at walk. Again many months of careful care has gone into...
29/05/2024

Not to be outdone, Juicy too has had his first day being ridden at walk. Again many months of careful care has gone into his rehabilitation.

Some students trying out the new poles today.  Thanks again Jen.  These will be put away for special occasion like our n...
29/05/2024

Some students trying out the new poles today. Thanks again Jen. These will be put away for special occasion like our next show jumping competition. Watch this space

Two more successfuly through the Level 3 Stable Assistant qualification - well done and congratulations Shelbie and Yuuk...
29/05/2024

Two more successfuly through the Level 3 Stable Assistant qualification - well done and congratulations Shelbie and Yuuki!

Lessons are on this Kings weekend 😊
28/05/2024

Lessons are on this Kings weekend 😊

Look who's back! Gorgeous George had his first rider on today for a short walk around the yard. Early days but I'm very ...
28/05/2024

Look who's back! Gorgeous George had his first rider on today for a short walk around the yard. Early days but I'm very proud of the care he's had to get him sound again.

Level 2 students finally being able to start their clipping unit in the nice sunshine today
27/05/2024

Level 2 students finally being able to start their clipping unit in the nice sunshine today

Jen and Polly have donated 6 brand new jump rails to Arion Riding Centre  - thank you so much!! We will take great care ...
26/05/2024

Jen and Polly have donated 6 brand new jump rails to Arion Riding Centre - thank you so much!! We will take great care of them

Coaches Sharon, Michael & Bronnie supported and helped Isobelle on Buster and Holly on Piper to complete their first ODE...
26/05/2024

Coaches Sharon, Michael & Bronnie supported and helped Isobelle on Buster and Holly on Piper to complete their first ODE (dressage, cross country & show jumping) big learning curve for the girls and their families. Not sure who has more fun ponies or girls.

How do NTA tutors and coaches spend their weekends? Kay and Georgie Hellyer are having a great time at the South Island ...
25/05/2024

How do NTA tutors and coaches spend their weekends? Kay and Georgie Hellyer are having a great time at the South Island Coaches Conference being held here in Christchurch.

Lizzie is the first to complete the NZ Certificate in Equine Level 3 Stable Assistant. Her classmates are just a couple ...
23/05/2024

Lizzie is the first to complete the NZ Certificate in Equine Level 3 Stable Assistant. Her classmates are just a couple of days away from joining her. Congrats Lizzie and to all the Level 3 students who have worked hard for the past 15 weeks

Congratulations to Angela, our newest graduate of the NZ Certificate in Equine Coaching Level 3. Angela studied via the ...
22/05/2024

Congratulations to Angela, our newest graduate of the NZ Certificate in Equine Coaching Level 3. Angela studied via the part time option over the past 10months - we'll miss seeing you here Angela - well done!

One of our Level 3 students, Emma, showing lovely style riding her own mare "Bo"
18/05/2024

One of our Level 3 students, Emma, showing lovely style riding her own mare "Bo"

Big congratulations to Equine Tutor Liv Logan who recently passed her NZ Certificate in Equine Coaching Level 3. Well do...
03/05/2024

Big congratulations to Equine Tutor Liv Logan who recently passed her NZ Certificate in Equine Coaching Level 3. Well done Liv!

Who says Work Experience is boring.  Level 2 students brighten up the cross country paddock for WE today. Some students ...
03/05/2024

Who says Work Experience is boring. Level 2 students brighten up the cross country paddock for WE today. Some students having a little too much fun 🤦

SUNDAY RIDING LESSONS AND YOUNG RIDERS CLUB 5 MAY 2024Sunday lessons and young Riders Club is starting back up this Sund...
30/04/2024

SUNDAY RIDING LESSONS AND YOUNG RIDERS CLUB
5 MAY 2024

Sunday lessons and young Riders Club is starting back up this Sunday. Young Riders Club D and E are this week.
If you are not sure when you or your child is riding, please pm us.

Please note, we have now switched to an online booking system which means that lessons will need to be booked and paid for in advance to hold that place. We are currently offering a 10% discount to our current clients.

Click the link to our website on our page and it will take you to our booking system. Go to additional information to apply the discount code Arion2024 to get the discount.

We have done everything we can to make this as streamlined as possible but as with all things, there can be the odd gremlin in the works, we thank you for your patience

Arion ponies doing very well at show jumping today
28/04/2024

Arion ponies doing very well at show jumping today

And this weekend Kay had a trip to Invercargill (wet cold & rainy) to examine riders for their NZPCA Certificates.
27/04/2024

And this weekend Kay had a trip to Invercargill (wet cold & rainy) to examine riders for their NZPCA Certificates.

24/04/2024

A great weekend for learning and networking

Completed the day with some ba****ck riding on Arion Holiday Program
23/04/2024

Completed the day with some ba****ck riding on Arion Holiday Program

Having ago at lassoing at lunchtime
23/04/2024

Having ago at lassoing at lunchtime

Address

890 McLeans Island Road
Christchurch
8051

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 6pm
Thursday 8:30am - 6pm
Friday 8:30am - 6pm
Saturday 8:30am - 6pm
Sunday 8:30am - 6pm

Telephone

+6433602192

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