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Maria Miller Equestrian

Bringing my extensive equestrian knowledge from the UK to NZ where I was based with Jules Cournane n

A little about me....

A passion for horses lead me to riding and further equine education with attainment of a National Diploma in Horse Management at triple distinction, along with being awarded top student, BHS Stage 1 and 2, and NVQ 3. My results and work ethic lead to a job offer from Jules Cournane (nee Stiller) that exposed me to top level equestrian competition. I ran the prestigious Headl

ey Stud for three years, the base of Jules Cournane and Mark Todd. This position involved and exposed me to top level schooling, from youngsters to 4* horses, coaching, and competing throughout the UK and Europe. Competing included my own and owners competition horses including rides from other professionals producing them to one star level. Management of Headley Stud allowed close working relationships with elite eventers including temporary management of facilities used by Giovanni Ugolotti (ITA), Kathryn Robinson (CAN), Owen Moore (GBR), and USA riders prior to 4* events among others. This was an amazing opportunity for me having access to the best training and gained extensive experience of the international eventing circuit including grooming at
Burghley, Blenheim, Luhmühlen, and at the London Olympic test event. After my time at Headley Stud I worked for Marilyn Little (USA) while she was based in then UK prior to the 2012 Olympics, and GBR junior rider Will Furlong. Working with Will Furlong allowed me to use my previous experience at Headley Stud to help produce medal winning GBR junior team horses. Prior to emigrating to New Zealand I was employed at the top performing Private School in Equestrian sports with management of facilities and training of students and schooling. I am skilled in various training techniques using approaches based on individual horses needs to enhance performance. Working with Tracey Duncan and Liz Eaton during my time in the UK helped my understanding of individual approaches and continue to be an inspiration to my work to achieve the best results for the horse and rider.

11/04/2025

The results of our team obstacle course this week are in and the winners are....

Joan on Class and Izzy on Norm!
With a time of 2.41

A special mention to our 'unofficial winners' as well...

Ash on Rosie and Finn on Norm
With a time of 2.08 (but disqualified for having an instructor on the team!)

Well done to everyone that took part!

29/03/2025

Due to an unforseen family emergency both David and Maria will be hard to reach over the coming days. The situation is evolving day by day and they will be in contact when they can. There maybe a change to the lesson schedule this week please keep an eye on your emails.

22/03/2025

SOLD
Available on behalf

14.1hh 13 year old, part morgan, bay gelding
This is a hard sale for the family of a much loved first pony, so will only go to the best of homes.

An absolute mothers dream, he is an experienced and reliable partner, Rusty has been an amazing first pony. He has hacked extensively at the beach and forest, also done many overnight camps. Rusty is a safe, quiet ride that has a lot of experience competing, camps, pony days etc and at home is schooling 1/1.05m with his current rider.

Very rarely will Rusty come home from a show without a ribbon, he has taken his current rider from never competed to confidently competing to 85cm. She has done a range of showjumping, ODE and a small amount of dressage.

Some of his results;
Auckland SJ champs 2025 6th in the 85cm
9/11/24 GP showjumping show 2nd in the 85cm
5/10/24 GP showjumping show 1st in the 70cm
18/5/24 Mini ODE at Woodhill 1st in the 65cm
He has too many results to list these are just a few!

Whilst great competing he is still able to offer all the fun parents want for their children, be it pony swaps, doubles ba****ck round the paddocks cantering round with friends! ....and many fancy dress ups!!

Rusty has a lovely nature, good to catch, great for the farrier, load float and truck, clip etc

Videos available

Serious enquiries only please
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Pm or call Maria 0211522423

16/03/2025

We have a lovely 15.2hh 8 year old gelding coming on the market very soon. He has been used in the riding school and will make an ideal first hack, he has a super little jump aswell! Keep an eye out for his advert 👀 or pm for further details

10/03/2025

It's hard to believe that just a few years ago Ava was learning to canter with us in the riding school and now at just 12 years old has completed her first HOY with some incredible results. At the start of the year also starting in her first mini prix and placing! She rode like a true little professional all week and soaked up every little bit of advice she was given. I get such enjoyment from seeing this progression and love her dedication to training! I'm excited to help her over the coming years!

2nd 1.10m championship class 0.5 off the win!!
3rd 1.05m

06/03/2025

Zebedee has been feeling awesome at HOY yesterday he jumped a great clear to finish 12th out of a 100 starters! Tomorrow we have our Amateur final, head over to equestrian.live if you would like to watch it at 9am, 6th to go 🤞 feeling very fortunate to have him here! Best team mate ♡
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03/03/2025

It's been a busy couple of weeks! Here are some shots of the boys at Woodhill last weekend.

🥇Bullseye 1.10m
🥇Zebedee Amateur
🪂Donnie jumping some great rounds and showing huge promise

We are now at HOY with Zebedee and looking forward to having some fun!

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16/01/2025

Spaces available in Term One !

14/01/2025

Mark these dates on your calendars now for 2025! Welcome to use our horses or bring your own. Camps fill up quickly so get your name down fast. For more information or to book in email [email protected]

31/12/2024

🥂 Happy New Years Eve🥂
Thats the end of 2024 in the blink of an eye, thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting us in 2024. We look forward to seeing you all in 2025 and wish you a great year! If this is your year to start a new hobby, we will have capacity for new riding school clients so please get in contact to secure your spot!

22/12/2024

What an amazing time we had on camp! Just a handful of the amazing costumes made by the children! ♡

22/10/2024

Was very lucky to take my two little pocket rockets down to Taupo last week!! ❤️ Had such fun at Equifest Taupo 2024

🏆 Zebedee 🥇 in the Dunstan Horsefeeds Amateur class, which was super competitive! We put our speed.... and brave pants on in the jump off to come away with the win! It also meant alot to me, to hear and see our lovely clients and friends that cheered us on from the sidelines ❤️ because it sure does take a village!

Thank you to the sponsors for their generous support of this class
Canter for Cancer
Hippo Health
teQ
Fixine 4 Equine
Stance Equilibrium

LW Equine Therapy keeping the boys feeling great!

Dani Mason for all of your fanatastic coaching!

David for being so supportive, the best daddy and of course doing their toes!

Fuelled by NRM and McMillan Equine

The very special people that lent me their trailer to get there....and everywhere at the moment! 😉

The girls for keeping everything running at home! You are the best!

Ill do a seperate post for Bullseye as he also jumped some awesome rounds!

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48B Tawa Road
Kumeu
0891

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+64211522423

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