Maris Equestrian

22/10/2024

Nothing better than a morning snooze with your pals 😍

12/10/2024

For any of our young dressage riders wanting a chance to meet two 2024 Olymians! 🤩

Exciting announcement for the Carnmore Hotel Canterbury Dressage Championships 2024! We will have our Olympic Superstars Louise Duncan and Melissa Galloway as guests on Saturday night!

27/09/2024

**🌟 Join Our Team! 🌟**

Maris Equestrian is seeking a passionate, qualified, experienced riding coach to join our growing team! 🐴✨

We’re seeking someone who:
- Has a genuine love for teaching riders of all levels
- Is confident in both flatwork and jumping instruction
- Can commit to working at least **one weekend day per week** (with the option to add on weekdays if you would like)
- Is comfortable and experienced with coaching adults and children alike.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a supportive team, enthusiastic students, and well cared-for, experienced horses in a beautiful equestrian setting.

If you're interested or know someone who would be the perfect fit, please message us for more details or send your resume to [email protected]

We look forward to hearing from you! 🏇🌟

Send a message to learn more

23/09/2024

Congratulations Julia and Millie!

John Jones Steel Canterbury Eventing Two Day Event Results:
The Cover Queen CCN65 - Class A

🥇 Alice Wainwright & Riverview Sweet Melody
🥈 Julia Percy & Enchanted Illusion
🥉 Millie Rosewarne & Southwind Katlyn Rose

📸 Michelle Clarke

23/09/2024

A big weekend out for the whole Maris team at John Jones Steel 2 Day Event.

Max and Nicole came through with a good dressage test and amazing clear Showjumping and Cross Country rounds.

Mickey and Julia left us star struck holding 2nd place from their dressage all the way through clear jump and cross country phases 🥈🤩

Millie on her pony Katie were closely following Julia also holding 3rd place through all phases. 🥉🥳

Allana on Cricket had flying Showjumping and cross country phases finishing top ten in their class. 🏅

Well done all round team!!
Thankyou to eventing Canterbury for hosting a fantastic event.
Thankyou to all our lovely students Mya, Allana, Sophie and Cathy who volunteered a day of their time to help jump judge for the event.
And thankyou to all the our class sponsors, Melwood Equestrian and Cover Queen 🥰

Thankyou also to our amazing sponsors DSH Equine Therapy who help keep all our horses super comfortable pre-competition.

20/09/2024

We have had some big changes to our tack room and cross tie set up over the past few months and we are so excited to finally show you all our results!

Thankyou to the following teams who made our dream wash bay possible:

M J Cable Ag Services for the beautiful Fencing

Maugers Contracting for the solid concrete work and pathway renovations

Southern Woods Nursery for all the lovely hedging plants

Greenlink Nursery for all the lovely flowers!

Intelligro for supplying the mulch to complete our garden beds!

It's so great we are able to use quality sevices that are so local to us!
We're excited to get onto our next task of putting a roof on it!

19/09/2024

Busy day catching up with the team at Maris Equestrian for their 8 weekly check ups. As school horses they have a very important job to do and it’s so nice seeing happy comfortable horses. Nicole’s horses are all in fantastic condition and happy in their work, a true credit to her knowledge and training. If you are looking for a riding school you would be wise to check out Maris.

18/09/2024

One of our riders took Jordy out to a local show and we have got some brilliant photos back of his little, overachieving style! Versatile is his middle name clearly!

16/09/2024

A Fortnight ago, Nicole hosted an Intro to Showjumping clinic for some of our riders and we had an absolute blast!! We are already looking forward to the next one!

16/09/2024

Wow! We have been booked out for this upcoming school holiday program. We are sorry for those who missed out.

Send us a message to jump on our waitlist for a spot or get in touch if you would like to book with us next Term, Starting 14th of October. 😍🥳🤩

07/09/2024

Okay so it turns out a lot of people go away or are already competing for the Labour weekend, including Nicole who clearly didn't switch her eyes on when looking at the calendar.
So we have updated the date of our Riding School Show!

Our event will now be held on the 20th of October. Entries can still be made from our website here: https://www.marisequestrian.com/event-details-registration/teams-fancy-dress-combined-training-event

This event is open to all current Maris Equestrian Students. Dont be put off by the idea of finding a team! we will help pair you up with riders of a similar level and give you plenty of opportunities over the next few weeks to get you all connected.

We have a tonne of ribbons, rosettes and great prizes to give away, we can't wait!!!

06/09/2024

Congratulations to Maris rider Allana and her horse Cricket on a wonderful time and some great placings at her first ever interschools tournament. 🥇🥳

05/09/2024

03/09/2024

We have a Jam Packed program for these school holidays!
Our coaches Julia and Nicole will be sneaking away for a few days in the middle of the holidays to go compete down south. But otherwise it is all systems go for holiday camp fun!

02/09/2024

Another brilliant seminar coming up from ESNZ for anyone interested in eventing!!

Welcome to Eventing ⭐️
Monday 9th September: 7pm Mcleans Island NEC

Join us for an informative and engaging education evening hosted by Eventing Canterbury. Whether you are new to eventing or looking to sharpen your skills this is the perfect session for you. Understand the essential rider and horse registrations, and avoid common pitfalls with insights from our experienced officials. Plus, get all your burning questions answered in a safe and open environment.
Enjoy a relaxed evening with some nibbles and the opportunity to connect with fellow riders and officials.
Don't miss out on your chance to enhance your eventing knowledge!
- Tips & tricks for navigating the entry process
- Where does my money go?
- Helpers: how many are needed to run an event?
- Officials: Who does what?
- Q&A

ESNZ Eventing
Dunstan Horsefeeds NEC - Christchurch
Equestrian Sports NZ

29/08/2024

We are launching an exciting new event on our calendar on Monday the 2nd of September at 10am! Keep your eyes peeled on our website & socials for details!

https://www.marisequestrian.com/student-calendar

27/08/2024

A good coach plays several essential roles that contribute to the development and success of their riders. Here are some key roles:

1. Mentor - A coach guides riders not only in their sport but also in personal growth, offering advice and wisdom based on experience.

2. Motivator - They inspire and encourage riders to push their limits, fostering a positive mindset and determination to achieve goals.

3. Teacher - Coaches educate riders about techniques, strategies, and rules of the sport, helping them improve their skills and understanding.

4. Strategist - They develop game plans and strategies to maximize the riders strengths and develop blind spots.

5. Communicator - Effective communication is crucial. A good coach provides clear instructions, feedback, and support, ensuring riders understand their roles and responsibilities.

6. Disciplinarian - They enforce rules and standards of behavior, promoting discipline and respect within the team environment.

7. Supporter - Coaches provide emotional and moral support, helping riders deal with pressure, setbacks, and successes.

8. Evaluator - They assess riders performance, setting benchmarks for improvement and helping them identify areas for growth.

9. Role Model - Coaches serve as examples of sportsmanship, integrity, and work ethic, influencing the behavior and attitudes of their athletes.

10. Team Builder - They foster a sense of teamwork and camaraderie, creating an environment where riders feel valued and connected.

Each of these roles contributes to the overall development of athletes, both in their sport and in life.

However, one of the most important traits of a good coach is being able to deal with the unexpected!

Things go wrong, rarely do things go according plan. Being able to manage situations in a clam efficient manner especially around horses, is for me the most essential quality of a good coach 💪



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27/08/2024

Congratulations to Maris rider Millie for taking out 2nd place in the John Jones Steel 2DE. All those hours working away at your skills are starting to pay off! We are all so proud of you and your hard work. Well done 🤩🥳