Diamond Lodge Equestrian

21/01/2025

Last chance to book for this term if you're keen for lessons or interested in gaining your pc certificates. Very limited spaces available

16/01/2025

I'm looking for a 13/13.2hh pony suitable as a first pony. Anybody know of any?

12/01/2025

Any of my riders keen on some theory certificates?

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07/01/2025

Who's interested in gaining their pony club certificates
If you've ever wanted you join pc but didnt have a pony here's your chance.
Pm for more info :)

05/01/2025

Still have a couple spaces left Tues and Wed mornings for adult ride. Fun relaxed confidence building group. Need own horse for this as mine are all booked. $50 10-12noon

Pony club for riders under 25yrs who would like to gain their pc certificates. Pm for more info.

Few group spaces available afternoons or during the day

Schooling available on or off site with competent rider.

Lessons are a mix of dressage flat work poled and jumping. I can teach one discipline if that's what you'd like to work on.
Qualified esnz and nzpca coach and examiner.

03/01/2025

Fun Adult ride Tues and Wed mornings. A group designed to meet new people, gain riding confidence and learn more. 10am-12noon $50.
Mixture of flat/dressage work, poles, jumping and games
Pm to book.

28/12/2024

Hope everyone has had a great Xmas and break. I'm back teaching as of 30th Dec. Anyone who's keen for lessons let me know :)

26/12/2024

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15/12/2024

All lessons are on today. Bring a rain coat if your worried about water :)

11/12/2024

Looking for schoolers, sales on behalf, coaching, and any work with horses.

What I offer:
Schooling - (one-offs or multiple times a week) either at mine or I can come to you.
Schooling for a couple of weeks based at mine - (for the agreed amount of time or when satisfied with the horse)
Sale on behalf - (includes advertising and working with the horse at mine, finding buyers, and organizing viewings)
Coaching - (on your horse or I can supply a pony, can take kids from 6-10, or on your own horse)
Competing on behalf - (can ride your horse at local shows or ESNZ shows being worked around my competition team)

Hi, I'm Francesca Bishell, a 17-year-old Show Jump rider based in Fernside Canterbury. I've been working with horses since I was born. Growing up, I did Pony Club. I have now got my full B certificate and am working on A and H levels. I've tried all disciplines, including showing, eventing, show hunter, and dressage, and I've specialised in show jumping. I've competed up to 1.35m level producing my own horses up the heights and taking youngsters up the grades. I pride myself on being a soft, effective and kind rider. I've been able to ride in Germany at Gulger Sport Horses training and competing up to 1.20m level. Last year I rode in Noumea for the inter pacific competition and brought home team 2nd. I've had experience with all types of horses. I can offer great facilities at mine to work horses including a 30x60m arena with show jumps, 3 stables and 3 yards, individual paddocks, fitness area and hacking, a 20-minute drive to the beach or forest and just 35min away from the Christchurch NEC.

For more info on pricing or wanting to book, contact me on 0223046179 or message me directly.

10/12/2024

Any outstanding lesson or pc payments must be paid this week please :)

09/12/2024

Lesson spaces available this week and next

03/12/2024

If your keen on doing pony club next year please let me know. Just sorting lessons spaces

04/11/2024

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22/10/2024

Kids group 1 space available Wednesday 5pm

11/10/2024

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Make Them Carry Their Saddle

A father of a darling girl and I were talking last week and he said that he wanted his daughter to ride more and not have to do the work part of the catching, grooming, and saddling. I smiled as I explained.

Riding horses is a combination of strength, timing, and balance. Kids in this country are physically weak (unless they are actively involved with weight training and physical conditioning 4+ times a week.)

When you walk out to the field, you are clearing your stress from being under fluorescent lights all day; feeling the sun soak into your bones. As your body moves on uneven surfaces, it strengthens your legs and core.

When you groom your horse (especially currying), you are toning your arms and stabilizing your core.

When you carry your saddle, your arms, chest, and back are doing isolated strengthening work.

Being near horses, calms and makes you tune into the splendor of these empathetic animals.

When you ride at a posting trot, it’s equivalent to a slow jog calorie burn wise.

After a lesson, the riders are physically tired and mentally quiet and balanced.

Horses feel your heart beat and mirror your emotions back.

Riding large and somewhat unpredictable animals makes you resilient and pushes your expectations.

Working with horses is so much more than learning how to ride.

So parents, make your children carry their saddles. Don’t do the hard parts for them, as long term it actually hurts them. To advance with their riding, they must get stronger. You can help by doing the high parts.

I love having you all at the farm, and am so grateful to get to share these fascinating animals with you.