K9 Equestrian

17/05/2024

The incredible Letitia working her magic on my darling Harley. I like getting him checked over even if he is not obviously sore. I don't think enough people put emphasis on the need for bodywork as a preventative not just a fix.

14/05/2024

Oooo it must be official... Look what has arrived.

09/05/2024

The exceptionally talented Letitia will be in the area on the 13th. If anyone has a horse needing some TLC flick her a message. Can not rate her enough, she's the only one who gets to lay their hands on the K9 horses.

Upcoming Travel Dates:
Tauranga - 10th May
Kawerau - 13th May
Tirau - 14th May
Paeroa - 15th May
South Auckland 16th May
Tauranga - 22nd May

21/04/2024

We just love visiting our babies, apparently they think we not too bad either 😜

13/04/2024

Here it is 😊

13/04/2024

Just dropping in to say we have some exciting news.
We are very excited to offer the following services...

* Barefoot trimming service, focusing of horse wellbeing
* Riding lesson for people with their own horses or ponies
* Dog training and behavior modification.

25/03/2024

So who is keen on a horse update??? Reggie and Jack are living their best lives with heaps of grass and special one on one attention. I do wonder if I could pitch a tent and live with them.... It's a pretty spectacular spot. So thankful that they are so happy and loved.

15/02/2024

Long post warning ;-) Its the end of an era.

After much consideration, sleepless nights, and debate, we have come to the sad, yet necessary decision to close the K9 Equestrian riding school.

This decision was not made lightly but came down to the wellbeing of our horses. As you know over the years, we have seen horses come and go. Horses safe and suitable stayed with us and provided the incredible service of teaching so many. When it came time that they were tired of the lesson life, they were moved on to wonderful, amazing homes. Cooper, Anzac, Gerald, Boy, Peggy, Koda, Kinder and Katie are all in wonderful homes living their best lives. Unfortunately, over the last 3 years we have tried numerous other horses for suitability as lesson horses, but we have not found suitable replacements within our budget. This has left Reggie, Jack and Jet to take the lion share of the workload for many years and now they are the last 3. All 3 of these boys have given so many years to teaching children and adults to ride and they are now deserving a cruisier life.

Jack and Reggie will be going to a home together where they will be trekked and taken on many wonderful adventures. We will still see them regularly and are so thankful that we have found such an incredible lease home for them. To keep the brothers together is my promise to them and in this home, they will be the only 2 horses so will get all the love, carrots, and apples they deserve.
Jet will be staying with us at this stage and will be Toby's paddock buddy.

Our horses have always come first, and it is for this reason we have made this decision.

Going forward K9 Equestrian will continue to offer riding lessons to people with their own ponies / horses as well as continue with our Barefoot Trimming service.

We would like to thank all our horse’s past and present who have so kindly guided riders on their journey. It has been an incredible honor to work with these horses and watch the joy they bring to us and all the riders over the years.

We would like to thank all the riders and their families for supporting us, laughing with us and becoming part of our family over the past 10 years.

And finally, I would like to thank my long suffering mumsie Jane and my amazing partner Bruce for the ongoing love and support over the years, whilst I followed my dream and fulfilled the dreams of so many others. You have both supported me through the highs and the lows of this adventure which I will always be grateful.

I sign off with a tear in my eye as my dream and passion finally comes to an end.

Thanks
Kirsti and the team