Pony Tales Riding School

04/11/2024

Friday Fun Halloween at Pony Tales was a scream! Our riders turned out their ponies in creepy costumes, and the afternoon was filled with treats and tonnes of ghoulish fun! Everyone got to enjoy a fun-filled afternoon in a safe environment. Thank you to all who joined us to make this haunting event so memorable. Looking forward to more great days like this!

13/10/2024

20th Birthday Ribbon Day Highlights

What an incredible week celebrating Pony Tales 20th Birthday. A massive THANK YOU to our wonderful judge Belinda and our helpers for their guidance and support throughout the event.

The enthusiastic riders decorated their ponies with flowers, designed and jumped their own course, and giving their all with the fun games. Their creativity, teamwork and love for their ponies made the day unforgettable.

Our ponies where absolute legends. Its rewarding to see the bond between rider and pony shine throughout the day.

Take a look at the iMovie, our opening photo is Miss 4s birthday pony ride 🤍the movie is long but the photos are so beautiful I had to share.
# Ribbon Day # making memories

30/07/2024

18/07/2024

Look at how clever my girls are!! They all passed their Pony Club C Certificate today after 12 months of dedication to the love of riding and horses.

Congratulations girls, your rode so well and turned out your ponies beautifully.

Thank you Marilyn Cooper for preparing the girls for their exams and thank you Anna Wilson for examining them.

14/04/2024

🌟🐴 What a fantastic day of cross country and equitation we had today! 🐴🌟

Smiles, achievements, and riding galore as our riders showcased their incredible skills. Huge thanks to Belinda for her expert judging and to Mel, Anya, and Bruce for making the day run so smoothly. Couldn't have done it without you all! 🎉👏 🏇

07/03/2024

We have 2 ponies available for this last course for term 1. Once advertised the places get snapped up, so please come and join us and Learn to Ride correctly from the start on our beautiful school master horses and ponies with a qualified equestrian coach.

19/02/2024

Who would like to join us in November as volunteers for the Waikato Hunt ring crew?

We had an amazing time at the Takapoto Classic at Maungatautari yesterday volunteering in the premiere arena for the final day of Show Jumping.

The jumping was superb and it was an honour to assist and watch NZs best show jumping riders compete. The Horse Grand Prix fences, built up to 140cm, were breathtaking both in their design and height. We had the pleasure of working with Frank Rothenberger from Germany and learning from the best about his course design as well as the many other staff and volunteers who work behind the scenes.

Contact me if you are interested. It's a fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of show jumping and gain valuable experience!

Emma Gaze continued her purple patch at the Takapoto Classie with a third place aboard Kowhai Bug in the APL Window Solutions Silver Tour Final .

19/12/2023

Wishing everyone a joyous Christmas filled with love and laughter! We can't wait to create more unforgettable memories with you during the holiday season and in the coming year. Happy holidays, and here's to a fantastic New Year ahead! 🎅🏼✨"

05/11/2023

I am beaming with joy and pride! Poppy won her Equitation round and stepped up to compete with adults in the 95cm at St Peters Show Hunter competition last weekend. Poppy is crediting my coaching as the driving force behind her success! All while competing in her Pony Tales Tshirt…. Wow, what a compliment. Thank you Poppy.

It's moments like these that truly make coaching so rewarding. Seeing our students thrive and excel in the equestrian world is the greatest testament to their hard work and dedication, and I’m beyond proud to have been a part of their journey.

Massive congratulations to Poppy and a heartfelt thank you to her and her mum Pip for sharing this wonderful achievement with us. It's moments like these that remind me why I love what I do.

28/10/2023

Our team of riders sparking their creativity and imagination for Halloween pony styles.

Dressing up with ponies offered a safe space to explore the complex concepts of Halloween while having a blast. What a fun platform for developing social skills, encouraging a sense of belong while putting equestrian skills together to ride in costume. Especially as the ponies were feeling a little devilish and frisky with our spring grass.

Happy Halloween everyone.

08/09/2023

🌟🐴 Unveiling the Journey to Ribbon Day - Friday, September 22nd 🐴🌟

We've been on an incredible journey of fun, learning, and mastering new skills, and we're excited to give you a sneak peek of our riders' progress! 🏇✨

Check out this heartwarming iMovie capturing our amazing kids as they embrace the art of Ease of Handling, perfecting their riding techniques, and sharing joyful moments with their equine companions.

Our riders are preparing with great enthusiasm for the upcoming Ribbon Day on Friday, September 22nd. 🎀🏇

And remember, there's only one practice Funday left before the big day! Be sure to secure your spot by booking at www.ponytalesriding.co.nz for the next Friday Funday on September 15th. 🐾🎉



Let's applaud these riders as we watch this incredible journey unfold, leading us to the excitement of the upcoming Friday Funday and Ribbon Day! 🌞🏇

01/09/2023

☀️ What an Incredible Sunny Funday ☀️

I beamed with joy as I made this video of the fantastic fun in the sun we had this afternoon for our Friday Funday 🐴🌞it was awesome to see the improvement in the riders as they gained confidence and meet their equitation challenges.

Our riders and their equine partners truly shone as they enjoyed every moment. From the smiles on everyone's faces to the camaraderie among our riders, today was a shining example of what makes our riding community so special. 🤝🌟

We'd like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all who have joined us so far this term and made these afternoons unforgettable. Your enthusiasm, dedication, and love for our four-legged friends is what makes our Friday Fundays so incredible. 🐎❤️

And the fun has just begun with our next Friday Fundays:
8th September
15th September
And the grande finale our Ribbon Day on the 22nd September

So please come join us! Book online www.ponytalesriding.co.nz🍃



Here's to many more sunny riding days ahead! 🌞🏇

07/08/2023

🐴🌟 This morning, we had the absolute pleasure of welcoming 20 enthusiastic girls from Shion School in Japan to Pony Tales for an amazing horse riding adventure!

🇯🇵🏇 For many of them, it was their very first time meeting a horse and experiencing the thrill of riding.

🤩🎉 Thank you Belinda and Vicky, your exceptional support and guidance. You kept our visitors comfortable and safe throughout their horse riding journey.

🙌🏻🌟 It was heartwarming to witness the joy and excitement on the girls' faces as they bonded with these majestic creatures and took their first steps into the world of horseback riding. We're certain that this memorable experience will remain etched in their hearts forever!

🌈🐎 To the girls from Shion School: You were all incredible and adventurous riders! We hope this experience has inspired you to continue exploring the magical world of horses. 🌠

🎞️ Check out the photos capturing the highlights of this fantastic morning on our website and relive those wonderful moments!

🐎❤️

26/06/2023

Congratulations to our wonderful and inspiring coach and Examiner Marilyn Cooper for updating your NZPCA examiner status.

23/06/2023

Congratulations to our talented riders who have successfully passed their D+ exam! 🌟 Wow, it was quite a lot of work to clean up the muddy ponies after our wet, wet weather! Your dedication, hard work, and love for horses have paid off, and I couldn't be prouder of your achievements. 🐴💪

I would also like to extend a big thank you to our amazing examiner for her time, expertise, and guidance throughout the examination process. Your invaluable feedback and encouragement have helped our riders grow and improve their skills. 🙏🏼🤗

Let's not forget our wonderful ponies! They remained so patient and cooperative throughout the afternoon activities🐎❤️

Remember, each milestone is a stepping stone towards greater equestrian accomplishments. 🌟🏆 Continue to embrace the values of responsibility, sportsmanship, and respect for our equine companions that Pony Club instills in all its members.

Stay tuned for more exciting updates, events, and opportunities within our vibrant Pony Club community! 🎊🌈 Keep up the excellent work, riders! 🎉💫

26/04/2023

Last week, our pony club members put their skills to the test as they took on their exams! We are so proud of everyone's hard work and dedication. From jumping to dressage, to horsemanship, the riders showed off their abilities. Congratulations to all who participated and passed their exams! 🎉🐎

18/04/2023

So lovely to see our riders confidence and riding improve while having fun in the sun.