We have a variety of riding school horses and ponies, catering to all heights, levels of confidence and riding ability. We try to accurately match pupils with a pony or horse who suits them and all of our riding school ponies are used for our holiday programs and lessons.
Higgs
Riding school / Trek pony
Hey my name is Higgs and I am 18 years old. I am a little Welsh pony but what I lack in size I make up for with my big personality! I love all aspects of my job at WRRC whether that be helping teach in lessons or taking children out to see the beautiful Waimakariri River. Although one of my favourite things to do would be jumping, it is so much fun! While I am always super polite with my clients, I can be Mr. Bossy out in the paddock.
Magic
Riding school pony
Hi my name is Magic and I am a 16 years old English Riding Pony. My show name is Silverstream’s Abracadabra. I have been a part of the team at WRRC for a few years and have enjoyed being able to help teach some of our more experienced riders in this time. I am a talented wee jumper and can produce some nice work on the flat too. I also love to have a bit of fun and check out the trails or have a go tack-less.
Chesney
Riding school pony
Hi my name is Chesney and I’m 17 years old. I am a beautiful chestnut, which is why my show name is Ginger Ninja. I have been a part of the riding centre team for several years teaching many children to ride including Caitlyn and Nina, two of our current staff members! My favourite things are snacks and running around the paddock with my mates. And I like to make my mates follow my cheeky moves as much as I can. Working with the coaches is certainly another favourite of mine, especially when I make them proud. I’m known for having more woah than go, making me a good fit for those just beginning their riding journey!
Breeze
Riding school / Trek pony
Hi my name is Breeze and I am 17 years old. I am an Arab Welsh mix. I have been a part of the team at WRRC for many years now and enjoy all aspects of my job whether that is to take clients for their very first lesson or welcome more experienced riders back into the saddle. I enjoy flatwork, jumping and games- I’m a bit of a jack of all trades!
Diesel
Riding school pony
Hey my name is Diesel I’m a 14.3hh 15-year-old English Riding Pony. My show name is Silverstream’s Just Crusing. I have been at WRRC since 2010 and have a full brother Charlie, who lives here as well. Since I was young and began my ridden journey here. I am a very clever boy and have learnt a lot in my time here. I have been out on the show jump and cross-country courses at pony club, been ridden tack-less, taught tricks and more. I am used as a lesson pony for the instructors here as well, I know my dressage well. I think my favourite thing is jumping though, I really love it.
Connie
Riding school / Trek pony
Hi my name is Connie and I am 14 years old. I have been at WRRC since I was young and began my ridden career here. I have a gorgeous chestnut coat and enjoy spending time in the arena and out on the trails so I get to be a riding school pony and trekking pony! I have taught many children to ride and my clients love my laid back and friendly personality. I love saying hello to everyone so please come out and say hi (with a carrot of course)!
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