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01/09/2024

🔥🔥Dillon MT, USA Rodeo 🔥🔥

27/08/2024

Browning Montana, USA 🖤🤍❤️

14/08/2024

❤️🤍🖤NZ/Aotearoa to USA❤️🤍🖤

10/08/2024

❤️🤍🖤LUXS-AROUND❤️🤍🖤

I am truely grateful for what was, what is and what will be, I am also grateful for who I was, who I am and who I am becoming.

I appreciate all the genuine support throughout this horsemanship pathway I have been on for sometime and those who continue to help me become a better version of best will never go unnoticed.

12/07/2024

“LET THE BRANDING PROCESS BEGIN”

Thank you to Castech engineer manufacturer for designing and creating this unique branding iron that symbolises the foundation of humble beginnings that represents who I am, where I’ve come from and where I’m heading to with great all rounder bloodstock bred here in NZ,

“accept what is, let go of what was and have faith in what will be”

Thank you to all the endless support throughout this horsemanship journey I continue to embarked on with a lifetime dedication to helping horses and humans have a better understanding of communication with each other both in an out of the arena.

10/07/2024

Edward Murphy - Kingston

5 gaited American Saddle-Horse from Kentucky USA imported into New Zealand 1903 and residing in Gisborne at Panikau Station,

Then purchased by the Tibble family of Te Araroa/Tikitiki on the East Coast,

A lot of the gaited/ambling bloodstock in the Gisborne/East Cape region came from Kingston.

12/06/2024

A genuine smile says it all,

“The one who believes they have mastered the art of horsemanship has not yet begun to understand the horse”

Tiki from Mohaka Ngati and Cruisey-Boy sitting on the seaside at Tokomaru Bay on the East Coast.

Photo: Hone-Naera-Scott

08/05/2024

Tiki (Mohaka Ngati) stallion stepping out after being turned out with broodmare herd,

This stallion has incredible temperament, conformation, attitude, colour and gait,

Tui Teka Better Horsemanship would like to thank Mohaka Ngati’s for allowing me to have Tiki this season.

27/04/2024

HORSE TREKKING FUNDRAISER 2024

Ko Hikurangi Te Maunga,
Ko Waiapu Te Awa,
Ko Horouta/Nuketaimemeha Nga Waka,
Ko Porourangi Te Tangata,
Ko Ngati Porou Te Iwi,

He Wiwi, He Naati, He Whanoke,

Tihei Mauri Ora!

Tui Teka and Frank Hina from Ngati Porou are hosting a horse trekking fundraiser on the East Coast supporting them both to get to America this coming September to represent Native Ride Television Series in the Equss American film festival held in the USA, this is a once in a lifetime opportunity where Tui and Frank will embark on a prestigious journey to seek the knowledge of horsemanship throughout their duration to return that knowledge back to their people and future generation on the East Coast who still live their way of life on horseback,

This trek will be held on the 8th of June in Tokomaru Bay behind the fire station with karakia at 10am before heading off to view between the ears of horse a country and seaside settlement with amazing scenery that will last your memories a lifetime, this trek is suitable for beginners to advance riders and all walks of life who want to enjoy a beautiful day out riding amongst the locals of Tokomaru, the trek will be 4-5 hours with a bbq lunch provided for all who are registered,

1. BYO horse
2. Helmets are optional
3. Adult supervision 16 & under
4. BYO refreshments & snacks
5. Camping available (Friday - Sunday)
6. BYO electric fence unit
7. 30 riders max

Please contact Tui Teka for registration and booking arrangements as there are limited registrations so get in quick,

Tena Koutou Katoa!

21/04/2024

!!!ANNOUNCEMENT!!!

Native Ride Television Series has been accepted into the American Equine Film Festival held in Montana in September 2024,

As a collective group we are grateful to be given this opportunity and are looking at attending this prestigious event this September in Montana where we will be visiting the Blackfoot Nation Native Americans on the reserver,

Frank Hina & Myself both from the East Coast/Gisborne region are definitely considering attending to represent our hapu, iwi, whanau and are looking for financial support to attend this September,

This will cover our passports, flights, trains, visa, accommodation and travel expenses for 2 weeks in America, the opportunity to attend horsemanship clinics hosted by Buck Brannaman, Martin Black, Bryan Neubert, Joe Walter, Nick Dowers and many more are also on the bucket list during the duration,

We are both considering selling or raffling a few well bred young stock we have bred that will make good all round horses for all equestrian disciplines,

Please message if anyone could be interested in helping us both out to explore & experience this once in life time opportunity in America.

Nga mihi

Tui Teka, Frank Hina and Native Ride Television Series

15/04/2024

!!HOME IS WHERE THE HEART BEAT IS FOR ME!!

04/03/2024

!!!TUI TEKA’S TRAIL 2024!!!

saddles & tack oiled ready for camera, lights and action this coming weekend,

10 days back to back shooting with Kapu Ti Productions here in South Auckland,

Tui Teka Better Horsemanship looks forward to working alongside a very experienced film crew who are passionate about making dreams become a reality,

Horses are ready and so am I, absolutely thankful for all the endless support never goes unnoticed!!!

14/02/2024

Tui Teka Better Horsemanship - Thoroughbred Floats

Absolutely speechless at the newly built 2024 Grand-Prix straight-loader float custom built by Thoroughbred Floats with Tui Teka Better Horsemanship branding sign written on the side and back with metallic gloss grey, black checker plates, tinted windows and chrome rims to give it that popping effect on the road,

Handmade NZ built, fully galvanised steel, 12v electric system, water pump, high tensile aluminium floor, 900mm wide stalls with 10mm rubber glued matting, scoot vent, rotary vent and side windows for good air flow, front box for excess storage, custom made saddle racks for western saddles and a custom made bed pod with double bed foam mattress,

This float is outstanding and a true credit to the team at Thoroughbred Floats for designing and hand building such a float that will travel the horses in style and comfort nationwide throughout NZ.

30/01/2024

Greetings and blessings to all,

I am here posting on behalf of TUI TEKA BETTER HORSEMANSHIP with an exclusive announcement regarding the first television series of TUI TEKA’S TRAILS being approved by TE MANGAI PAHO, COUNTRY TV broadcasted through MAORI TELEVISION and directed by KAPU-TI PRODUCTIONS in 2024,

I feel deeply honoured to have this privilege from a dream becoming a reality with 6 compacted episodes aswell as online series of informative and educational horsemanship knowledge being presented from myself with problem horses and owners throughout NZ,

An elite film production crew of 5-6 will be filming myself during March and April 2024 in South Auckland and the Gisborne/East Coast region,

I am on the look out for these problem horses;

- FLOATING ISSUES
- CATCHING ISSUES
- BUCKING/REARING ISSUES
- KICKING ISSUES
- HERD BOUND/SEPARATION ISSUES
- JIG JOGGING/TRAIL ISSUES

If your located within the proximity of South Auckland and also Gisborne/East Coast region having these issues with your horses consistently can you please private message me to explain your issues you are facing with horses to see if you horse fits the criteria for this series,

As you are all well aware I have dedicated my entire life time to helping humans and horses develop a better understanding of clear and effective communication to see both succeed in an out of the arena for a better future between man and horse,

I am a very open minded horseman who offers the best leadership and advice that I can possible give with years of experience from beginners to advance in all equine disciplines,

I am needing willing owners who will be honest at all times, genuine and open minded to allowing me to help you and your horses through these issues step by step with a better understanding of each other for future success,

I will also be haltering breaking a young c**t and getting that c**t started under-saddle with the preparation and foundation established throughout the series, also a demonstration of refined horsemanship with my own personal horses from liberty, trickery and advanced horsemanship that will help you your horses become a united partnership through life,

I will not tolerate or work alongside humans/owners who will bring emotions, ego, excuses and expectations to table during this period as I do not want time is wasted but only gained,

empathy, respect, humility, passion, dedication, willingness will be given 100 percent throughout the duration to insure the best possible outcome for owner and horse under my guidance,

Please private message me at Tui Teka Better Horsemanship messenger or email me at [email protected] if your are genuinely needing help with these issues,

Cheers Tui Teka

18/12/2023

I believe a good horseman is one who never identifies himself as superior beyond egotism but the one who continuously learns to teach and encourage others to become a better version of themselves internally and externally and doing it without taking any credit for it but to see them grow and succeed in and out of the arena for the sake of our four legged friends having a better understanding of us as we them,

Have a safe and enjoyable time over the festive season ahead as that’s been well deserved especially coming into 2024 with another year down and another to come full of adventure, experiences and knowledge gained to help better understand ourselves around our horses!!!

Cheers Tui Teka

28/09/2023

If you know then you know 👌👌👌

22/09/2023

This is a post of appreciation on behalf of the Native Ride Team that had their horses trek at Tawanui Station, Raetihi hosted by one of judges Tom T Waara and the whanau from Raetihi in celebration of seaaon 1 we appreciate all the love & support shown nationwide,

Please like, share & comment in the post below if you are wanting a season 2 of Native Ride?

Mauri Ora!

13/09/2023

Hikurangi/Marotiri Nga Maunga,
Waiapu/Mangahauini Nga Awa
Ruataupare/Te Aotawarirangi Nga Hapu
Horouta/Nukutaimemeha Nga Waka
Porourangi/Paikea Nga Tipua
Ngati Porou Te Iwi Tu Tonu Mo Ake,

A post of appreciation to Native Ride Television Series and all the crew whom have made this television series possible without you all these amazing dreams wouldn’t become a reality for all who participated during the casting of Native Ride,

Firstly to the production crew who endlessly gave their time, experience and support to making such a world class show based on Maori horseman & horsewoman throughout Aotearoa/New Zealand competing in the first prestigious Maori horse starting challenge taking a wild horse to willing within 100 days,

These teams were specifically selected and hand picked from different locations throughout the motu/country and were paired into teams of four allowing each team to interact personally with their wild horse selected while being filmed doing it and I must say it’s not something that is easy to do and then to showcase the harmony, partnership and connection with each team and their horse within 100 days was of something special that ignited many smiles, tears and laughter from many eyes and living rooms every Wednesday evenings on Maori Televisions,

To all the Native Riders who participated from beginning to end with passion & love for the animal clearly shining through hold your heads up high carry yourself with pride and know that you have left behind a continued legacy that our ancestors before us and those to come ahead of us will always be proud of what was accomplished and be inspired to making their own dreams become a reality both in and out of the arena,

Lastly to Frank Hina from Rangitukia/Tikitiki on the East Coast I would like to deeply acknowledge your time, knowledge and presence throughout this journey with Te Kahuitara whom was named after the mountain top that over looks the Whareponga Valley before entering Te Waharoa O Ruatorea where our mountain Hikurangi stands mighty and our river Waiapu flows to the deep blue sea, where our Ngati Porou people live and our Ngati Porou horses roam, it will always be in our hearts and it will always flow through our blood no matter where or how far we travel the earth,

Te Kahuitara now resides in Porangahau where he will be forever loved and cherished by the two twins
Jack & Rueben of the Kuru whanau from Opiango Polo and will make the best companionship and whanau horse we could make throughout the 100 days,

He Wiwi, He Naati, He Whanoke!!!

06/09/2023

Appreciation post on behalf of Native Ride Television Series ft four elite teams of Maori horseman and horsewoman throughout Aotearoa with four wild horses from Ruatorea East Coast in challenge for 100 days from wild to willing,

It show cases a variety of horsemanship and different approaches and techniques to working as a team with wild horses and screening the personal journey of each team and their wild horse to willing wishing 100 days,

We appreciate all the endless support throughout the series and the positivity it has shared amongst those who viewing it from wide and far,

If you’ve missed Native Ride go to Maori + to watch and catch up on the 4 episodes that have already played to air,

Episode 5 will be steaming tonight at 7pm on Maori Television, we look fowards too what tonight’s series has to showcase as four teams and four horses continue their starting/breaking journey,

Nga mihi Tui Teka Better Horsemanship!!!

30/08/2023

A post of appreciation to Native Ride Television Series to all the production crew, judges, kaiwhakarata, kaitautoko and behind the scenes crew who’ve made this all possible we can not thank you enough for the dedication and commitment throughout the series,

We also really appreciate those who are watching wide and far and supporting the journey of this television series that show cases four Maori Teams of talented horseman and horsewoman from different parts of the Aotearoa competing in wild horse challenge going from wild to willing with in 100 days,

This is all about friendship that will last a life time as it’s the beginning of something special that will evolve throughout the history of Maori horseman and horsewoman who share their unique stories about who they are and where they come from and where they are heading too,

7pm Wednesday evenings on Maori Television and Maori Plus!!!

06/08/2023

Here’s the truth, are you here to prove yourself or are you here to improve yourself, there’s a difference and sometimes our horses cop it more from our human egotism & emotions,

Horses are the greatest equaliser they don’t judge you for the materialistic things one must have like how much money is in your pocket or in your bank account, what your plans and successes are in life wether you have a degree or a job or go to church, what you drive or what float you have wether it be a straight or angle loader, wether your into natural horsemanship or traditional horsemanship,

They care for how you make them truely feel rather then what you can do or accomplish with them, how you communicate alongside them with them and for them is paramount, and if that ain’t good enough for you then you shouldn’t be around theses animals in my opinion because you will only humanise the relationship too often and make endless excuse’s when your human expectations aren’t met because I see it all over social media to often,

Horses have feelings no different to ourselves but we sure don’t need to add our human emotions to how they are feeling around us as they are born prey animals and survival is paramount being herd bound creatures with communication through body language and energy being so vital and pivotal instinctively,

Yet we as humans are selling and marketing branded materials and tools to convince our human equine society to be the reason our communication should become more effective yet to this day I’ve never ever seen horses bridle and saddle one another I also never see them ride one another the way we humans do so what is natural and what is not, there’s only room for two types of horsemanship, bad horsemanship and good horsemanship and your horse will end up telling you more about yourself then they will about them,

We should feel more privileged and honoured to be above our four legged friends, so thank them everyday through your form of communication and presentation to insure you can become a better mediator and facilitator with them and for them to slowly build and create a great understandable partnership that will last a lifetime not a result you want to get done in 5 minutes to prove you are good I see it all the time, the slower you become the faster you learn more about what’s really needed and it’s time and patience but you got to do it in the horses time not a 24 hour clock time,

It’s not about me or you being better then any one else it’s about me or you learning to better understand ourselves through horses as they will always be the truth and pathway I’ll always choose to follow in my life time to become a better version of my best and that’s something to be proud of and worth pursuing!!!

30/06/2023

The Broodmare Herd

I am totally enjoying the journey and fortunate enough to have a little well established all round breed from great blood and bone that vary from the East Coast Bloodlines to Ngahiwi Holden Horses, New Zealand Performance Horses, Paul Johnston Bloodstock, John Love Bloodstock aswell top Gisborne Ambling lines and Te Urewera Walking Horses,

Here’s a snippet video of them all turned out for the winter grazing and bonding as a herd should making sure that every foal is well looked after with great broodmares who take care in their well being and horse education as far respect, boundaries, loyalty, freedom and survival,

Thank you to all the endless support Tui Teka.

27/06/2023

Bella (Gisborne Bred Pony)

It’s been another amazing 3 weeks starting Bella alongside Hukanui together as the winter days past and having only a little time on my shoulders to get Bella started under saddle, she’s well bred and will be staying with me in the herd until the owner returns to Gisborne in few years,

From wild to willing another great foundation established in only 3-4 weeks going from never been ridden to carrying a saddle and rider confidently without a bridle in the open working on all her transition from walk, trot, canter aswell as sitting on the bean bag and laying down in a matter of weeks,

This mare will be rewarded as she will be turned back out with the herd that I have specifically selected over the last few years to bred with Mata Ninjah a well bred East Coast stallion who through great temperaments, conformation and movement aswell as the s***k and bling,

Thank you all for the endless support Tui Teka.

09/05/2023

Te Kahuitara (TK) from Native Ride a television programme that will be airing shortly on Maori Television and Country TV has been gifted to the twins Rueben and Jack under the the guidance of Harriet Kuru from Opiango Hills Polo in Porangahau,

I am absolutely speechless about the partnership these two boys have with TK and looking forwards to seeing them play polo next season with him,

So tune in to Maori Television and Country TV this winter as this series will be one not to miss as four wild horses and four talented teams of horseman and horsewoman take on the challenge to start a unhandled horse from wild to willing with in 100 days and come together and compete and auction these horses at Peggy Day Horse Sports in Opotiki during March of this year,

The story of Te Kahuitara will unfold throughout the series as my team mate Frank Hina and I work alongside TK to insure he becomes a willing equine partner and team member of the family for generations to come!

07/03/2023

Hikurangi Te Maunga
Waiapu Te Awa
Porourangi Te Tangata
Nuku Tai Memeha Te Waka
Ngati Porou Te Iwi

Tihei Mauri Ora!!!

Tui Teka Better Horsemanship presents Native Ride Television Series 2023 featuring Tui Teka & Frank Hina, Manaia Armstrong & Marino Armstrong, Boxer Shaw & Te Reiwhati Tiakiwai, Tuhimoana Aupouri & Alazay Manuel,

This is a documented television series following the inside journey of four talented horse groups who have set out to start a completely wild horse to willing within 100 days,

Each team will compete their four horses and all will go to auction at the Grand Final Ahurei Maori/Peggy Day in Opotiki 18th of March 2023,

Te Kahuitara also known as TK is a 4 year old gelding bred by Jim Morice of Ruatoria with a long history of East Coast Horses known as the Wiwi Ngaati Horses,

His estimated height is 14.2hh so can be measured as a pony or smaller hack, his colour is seal brown with three white socks, a white strip and snip.

He has been castrated with dental work done and wolf teeth removed by East Coast Vets of Gisborne.

Easy to catch, worm, tie up, pick up feet, shoe, cover, wash down, load up on truck or float, mount & dismount, saddle & bareback,halter or bridle, bit or bit-less if preferred.

TK is an absolute one in a million pony or small hack that would be suitable for children as well as a confident rider who would be devoted to taking him through to success with a willing partnership both in and out of the arena.

TK has three even paces with both elevation and extension in his movement that would suit hunting, show jumping, show hunter, dressage, eventing and show hack classes.

His proven temperament, conformation and capable versatilities beyond the arena would also suit farm hacking, pig hunting and horse trekking nationwide.

He has been backed/started under-saddle professionally by Frank Hina and Tui Teka of Better Horsemanship. TK has a solid foundation educated within the last 100 days going from wild to willing and is now ready for future success in a 5 star home nationwide,

If Te Kahuitara sounds like your dream horse for you or your children please do not hesitate to email and register with your contact details to [email protected] and begin to place your bids on TK at the live streamed auction by PGG Wrightsons in Opotiki 18th of March 2023.

Limited opportunity
No time wasters
Serious bidders only

20/02/2023

Thank you deeply to all who gave their time and appreciation to message me Happy Birthday 30th Birthday today,

Just another day for me really doing what I always love doing with my horses and sharing that day with my partner, family and friends in Pukekohe,

Hope everybody is well and keeping safe despite the devastation of recent cyclone events on the East Coast and other affected areas in NZ,

Once again appreciate all birthday messages!!!

10/11/2022

I’d like to deeply acknowledge Melissa Edmonds-whale & Shane Whale from Hyphen Photography for taking the time out of their busy schedule to come to Equifest Taupo 2022 this year and take these amazing photos of myself, Kingston and Rusty in the round coral,

Mel & Shane have always been great company and have genuinely supported me as a Maori Horseman travelling throughout Aotearoa conducting horsemanship clinics and lessons nationwide,

So it goes without saying that I truely appreciate their endless support whole heartily and believe I wouldn’t be portrayed to who I really am in my happy place behind the lenses if it weren’t for Mel,

Look forwards to many more ahead Mel & Shane,

“Please do not copy any of these photos”

08/11/2022

He honore
He kororia ki te atua
He maungarongorongo ki te whenua
He whakaaro pai ki nga tangata katoa,

Once again my heart is deepened humbly through the love and support of people who have helped me generously along the way in my journey in life and for that I can not thank all enough,

Secondly to Michelle Lee and Brent Job alongside all the “Hoiho- Riding On” crew who only gave me a weeks notice to prepare the horses to be on set that weekend and to then put it all together and showcase it on Maori Television lastnight is beyond words that I can not express but was felt deeply and humbly within my heart,

Also like to thank Sarah Aitkens, Bruce Holden, my father Tiopira Rauna, my childhood cousin Apirana Ngerengere, Machaela Hale & my son TJ Robert Teka for supporting me on this episode of hoiho with their words of wisdom and encouragement because without them all I wouldn’t be who I am,

Lastly I’d like to acknowledge all my horses for giving me their time and effort throughout that weekend and making it all truely possible for me to be a learning student of the horse, with horse and for the horse to then become a mediator and communicator to better educate us humans to seek a more connected approach and mindfulness partnership with our four legged friends,

If you haven’t watched it already I will put up a link on my page but for now here’s a little snippet of what was captured in the moment back in Te Tairawhiti Gisborne in late May of this year,

Nga mihi nunui kia koutou oti ra kia tatau katoa!!!

I do not own the rights to this song by “Kahu Waitoa - Kororia Ki Te Atua”

06/11/2022

Whakataka te hau ki te uru
Whakataka te hau ki te tonga
Kia makinakina ki uta
Kia mataratara ki tai
E hi ake ana te ataakura
He tio, he huka, he hauhu
Tihei Mauri Ora!

Firstly I inhale and exhale the breath of life to a new dawning of each day and then I deeply acknowledge my ancestors and those before them who pathed the way for me physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually giving myself the tools, knowledge and language I inherited from birth to then go out and passionately express who I am as a Maori Horseman to the world I live in,

Secondly I’d like to acknowledge “Ngati Tuwharetoa Ki Taupo” for upholding Te Mauri and allowing me from Ngati Porou/Ngai Tuhoe descendant to be apart of “Equifest Taupo 2022” as a present and educator over the three days,

It was an honour and privilege as a Maori Horseman to be a apart of such a prestigious event that attracted many over the three days, I was their for the horse first, myself second and what was left I gave whole hearted to all those who attended my seminar’s at the round pen during Equifest,

I’d also like to thank Gus and Julie Spence from Whakatane for giving me “Rusty” 5 year old QH gelding as my demo horse alongside my equine partner “Kingston” 12 year old QH gelding bred from Selwyn August of Tuakau Station in Tokomaru Bay,

To be able to pluck both of them out of the paddock for this event only and uphold who they are as individuals and allow me to communicate as best as I could in the time frame given in front of an audience is beyond words, let’s put it this way rain, hail or shine we three gave it our best shot during that time,

I deeply focused on myself being as present as I could for the horses making sure that I offered the utmost confidence needed at the time for both horses to trust me in the situation I had put them in and they truely delivered and inspired many who attended the event,

Lastly I’d like to also acknowledge those who were behind the scenes that made it possible for myself and the horses to be at our best during the time period,

I have not recently been on social media as much as I have in the past due to personal reasons and other life choices/commitments and for that it was hard to answer the public’s questions at Equifest and also on social media to when I’m next on the road again with horsemanship-clinics and private-lessons nationwide,

I’m content where I am for now as I will be giving more time to myself and my own horses while playing polo this season in Pukekohe with the Ainsley’s and knowing that I have deeply devoted my time to everyone else and their horses,

So it only feels right to follow my heart, keep my head up, keep moving forwards and appreciate all that life has to offer me!!!

24/07/2022

Hi there all,

Tui Teka Better Horsemanship is currently in the Pukehohe Region in South Auckland for a few weeks with 25 head of horses being started under saddle with myself and Kel Ainsley from Ainsley Polo Yard,

If “c**t starting” is of interest to you at all or you’d like to learn more about how to get young horses safely started and educated under saddle please flick me a message,

There will be a spectator fee per person per day otherwise may consider a package deal for the week or whole duration,

So if your within the Auckland region and this could be of interest to you please don’t hesitate to message me,

Also on another note if your wanting your young horse backed or started undersaddle while I’m in the Auckland region please let me know also,

Cheers Tui Teka

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Tiki (Mohaka Ngati) stallion stepping out after being turned out with broodmare herd, This stallion has incredible temperament, conformation, attitude, colour and gait, Tui Teka Better Horsemanship would like to thank Mohaka Ngati’s for allowing me to have Tiki this season.

!!!TUI TEKA’S TRAIL 2024!!! saddles & tack oiled ready for camera, lights and action this coming weekend, 10 days back to back shooting with Kapu Ti Productions here in South Auckland, Tui Teka Better Horsemanship looks forward to working alongside a very experienced film crew who are passionate about making dreams become a reality, Horses are ready and so am I, absolutely thankful for all the endless support never goes unnoticed!!!

This is a post of appreciation on behalf of the Native Ride Team that had their horses trek at Tawanui Station, Raetihi hosted by one of judges Tom T Waara and the whanau from Raetihi in celebration of seaaon 1 we appreciate all the love & support shown nationwide, Please like, share & comment in the post below if you are wanting a season 2 of Native Ride? Mauri Ora!

Appreciation post on behalf of Native Ride Television Series ft four elite teams of Maori horseman and horsewoman throughout Aotearoa with four wild horses from Ruatorea East Coast in challenge for 100 days from wild to willing, It show cases a variety of horsemanship and different approaches and techniques to working as a team with wild horses and screening the personal journey of each team and their wild horse to willing wishing 100 days, We appreciate all the endless support throughout the series and the positivity it has shared amongst those who viewing it from wide and far, If you’ve missed Native Ride go to Maori + to watch and catch up on the 4 episodes that have already played to air, Episode 5 will be steaming tonight at 7pm on Maori Television, we look fowards too what tonight’s series has to showcase as four teams and four horses continue their starting/breaking journey, Nga mihi Tui Teka Better Horsemanship!!!

A post of appreciation to Native Ride Television Series to all the production crew, judges, kaiwhakarata, kaitautoko and behind the scenes crew who’ve made this all possible we can not thank you enough for the dedication and commitment throughout the series, We also really appreciate those who are watching wide and far and supporting the journey of this television series that show cases four Maori Teams of talented horseman and horsewoman from different parts of the Aotearoa competing in wild horse challenge going from wild to willing with in 100 days, This is all about friendship that will last a life time as it’s the beginning of something special that will evolve throughout the history of Maori horseman and horsewoman who share their unique stories about who they are and where they come from and where they are heading too, 7pm Wednesday evenings on Maori Television and Maori Plus!!!

The Broodmare Herd I am totally enjoying the journey and fortunate enough to have a little well established all round breed from great blood and bone that vary from the East Coast Bloodlines to Ngahiwi Holden Horses, New Zealand Performance Horses, Paul Johnston Bloodstock, John Love Bloodstock aswell top Gisborne Ambling lines and Te Urewera Walking Horses, Here’s a snippet video of them all turned out for the winter grazing and bonding as a herd should making sure that every foal is well looked after with great broodmares who take care in their well being and horse education as far respect, boundaries, loyalty, freedom and survival, Thank you to all the endless support Tui Teka.

Bella (Gisborne Bred Pony) It’s been another amazing 3 weeks starting Bella alongside Hukanui together as the winter days past and having only a little time on my shoulders to get Bella started under saddle, she’s well bred and will be staying with me in the herd until the owner returns to Gisborne in few years, From wild to willing another great foundation established in only 3-4 weeks going from never been ridden to carrying a saddle and rider confidently without a bridle in the open working on all her transition from walk, trot, canter aswell as sitting on the bean bag and laying down in a matter of weeks, This mare will be rewarded as she will be turned back out with the herd that I have specifically selected over the last few years to bred with Mata Ninjah a well bred East Coast stallion who through great temperaments, conformation and movement aswell as the spunk and bling, Thank you all for the endless support Tui Teka.

Hikurangi Te Maunga Waiapu Te Awa Porourangi Te Tangata Nuku Tai Memeha Te Waka Ngati Porou Te Iwi Tihei Mauri Ora!!! Tui Teka Better Horsemanship presents Native Ride Television Series 2023 featuring Tui Teka & Frank Hina, Manaia Armstrong & Marino Armstrong, Boxer Shaw & Te Reiwhati Tiakiwai, Tuhimoana Aupouri & Alazay Manuel, This is a documented television series following the inside journey of four talented horse groups who have set out to start a completely wild horse to willing within 100 days, Each team will compete their four horses and all will go to auction at the Grand Final Ahurei Maori/Peggy Day in Opotiki 18th of March 2023, Te Kahuitara also known as TK is a 4 year old gelding bred by Jim Morice of Ruatoria with a long history of East Coast Horses known as the Wiwi Ngaati Horses, His estimated height is 14.2hh so can be measured as a pony or smaller hack, his colour is seal brown with three white socks, a white strip and snip. He has been castrated with dental work done and wolf teeth removed by East Coast Vets of Gisborne. Easy to catch, worm, tie up, pick up feet, shoe, cover, wash down, load up on truck or float, mount & dismount, saddle & bareback,halter or bridle, bit or bit-less if preferred. TK is an absolute one in a million pony or small hack that would be suitable for children as well as a confident rider who would be devoted to taking him through to success with a willing partnership both in and out of the arena. TK has three even paces with both elevation and extension in his movement that would suit hunting, show jumping, show hunter, dressage, eventing and show hack classes. His proven temperament, conformation and capable versatilities beyond the arena would also suit farm hacking, pig hunting and horse trekking nationwide. He has been backed/started under-saddle professionally by Frank Hina and Tui Teka of Better Horsemanship. TK has a solid foundation educated within the last 100 days going from wild to willing and is now

Thank you deeply to all who gave their time and appreciation to message me Happy Birthday 30th Birthday today, Just another day for me really doing what I always love doing with my horses and sharing that day with my partner, family and friends in Pukekohe, Hope everybody is well and keeping safe despite the devastation of recent cyclone events on the East Coast and other affected areas in NZ, Once again appreciate all birthday messages!!!

He honore He kororia ki te atua He maungarongorongo ki te whenua He whakaaro pai ki nga tangata katoa, Once again my heart is deepened humbly through the love and support of people who have helped me generously along the way in my journey in life and for that I can not thank all enough, Secondly to Michelle Lee and Brent Job alongside all the “Hoiho- Riding On” crew who only gave me a weeks notice to prepare the horses to be on set that weekend and to then put it all together and showcase it on Maori Television lastnight is beyond words that I can not express but was felt deeply and humbly within my heart, Also like to thank Sarah Aitkens, Bruce Holden, my father Tiopira Rauna, my childhood cousin Apirana Ngerengere, Machaela Hale & my son TJ Robert Teka for supporting me on this episode of hoiho with their words of wisdom and encouragement because without them all I wouldn’t be who I am, Lastly I’d like to acknowledge all my horses for giving me their time and effort throughout that weekend and making it all truely possible for me to be a learning student of the horse, with horse and for the horse to then become a mediator and communicator to better educate us humans to seek a more connected approach and mindfulness partnership with our four legged friends, If you haven’t watched it already I will put up a link on my page but for now here’s a little snippet of what was captured in the moment back in Te Tairawhiti Gisborne in late May of this year, Nga mihi nunui kia koutou oti ra kia tatau katoa!!! I do not own the rights to this song by “Kahu Waitoa - Kororia Ki Te Atua”

Decided to head to “Macaz” in Gizzy-Town on horseback today as I was craving a “Boss Burger” (Kahu Waitoa - Kororia Ki Te Atua)

Epic day today with my son TJ and I aboard “Reepz” my gaited mare and my cousin Api aboard “Rusty” a gaited gelding shuffling around the block today in the Gizzy sunshine out Lysnar Valley Equestrian in Wainui Gisborne!!!

!!!The Starting Process!!! These days I’m very selective taking on youngsters to be started undersaddle for clients as I have a small family of my own nowadays and have been dedicating most of my time to them and learning what fatherhood is all about and it seems to relate a lot to starting or backing youngsters undersaddle, it’s a process not and event so I myself would try my best to never put a time limit on it as it causes to much unnecessary pressure which eventually can be accounted for further along if your not too careful, horses are very logical animals as they only need food, water, shelter, safety, security, communication and leadership to survive peacefully among one another and other animals on earth, It’s when they encounter us humans things change alot for horses as we set time limits, agendas, plans, gatherings, functions, around these animals for our pleasures, so in all honesty it’s very unnatural the minute you consider confining and restrict these animals when they where born on earth to roam freely and survive instinctively in a herd, as horseman or a dedicated communicator with horses over the years I’ve learnt more about myself then I have about horses and parts I’ve learnt about horses is that they don’t judge you for what you look like or the materialistic things you own in life such as clothing, education, property, finances, successes and many more, they judge you for how you make them feel and most of all your communication towards them and this is we’re most humans tend to not really play that part well for the horses sake, alot of communication is coordinated or delivered through an emotional state of mind and it’s humanised as if these animals are humans or should become humans, if that’s the case all wild or feral roaming horse would seek our advice or guidance for them to survive on earth but they don’t they keep their utmost distance and as far away as possible as we are born a predator and they are born a pr

Tui and TJ aboard Kingston!!!

The mares are finally together with the stallion (Mata Ninjah) for the winter looking forwards to the autumn foals on the ground next year!

Thank you to Regan Pahewa for capturing the moment of The Chief and I shuffling through Waima Point in Tokomaru Bay over the New Year period with his drone!!!

Thank you to the Brooking Whanau for allowing the TMK boys and myself to come up to Kopuapaunamu in Te Araroa to ride up river to the hut despite the heavy rain it was an experience and opportunity I couldn’t miss, What an honour to be amongst the presence of great horseman and humble human full of knowledge and wisdom and kindness, Look forwards to many more catch up’s Papa Jack!