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December 2011 & January 2012 - School Holiday Programmes! Scroll
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Horsemanship
and Riding Lessons with Kim Woods are held in a safe and friendly
environment, either as one on one lessons or in small groups, suitable
for both children and adults. Our facilities include a 50ft all-weather
surface round pen, post and rail yards with tie-up area, a lovely
sheltered 20 x 40 metre dressage arena suitable for riding in all
weather, including an obstacle course and show jumps. We also have
good access to country road riding.
As
well as regular lessons our school holiday programmes include Junior
Riders day, Advanced Riders courses, Mother & Daughter days, Jumping
Fun days, Gymkhana Games, Treasure Hunts, First Aid courses and, during
the summer, an overnight Horse Whispering camp. An annual Christmas
Show is held in late December, giving family and friends the opportunity
to come and watch the students participate in a group riding demonstration.
These days are all very popular with both children and adults - you
can bring your own horse or use one of ours.
ABOUT
THE LESSONS
Early
lessons begin by establishing confidence with a horse, balance in
the saddle at walk and trot, moving on to rising trot, stopping and
turning.
Advancing
riders progress on to cantering, planning rides and negotiating obstacle
courses including jumps, with emphasis on being in control, safety
and fun.
As
we specialise in natural horsemanship, the lessons include connecting
with a horse on the ground before progressing through to under saddle.
A feature of natural horsemanship is learning how to interpret a horses'
body language. This enables us to know what the horse is thinking
and feeling about something.
 All
of our horses at Behaving Naturally are trained using natural horsemanship
and some of them can be ridden without a bridle! Once you have enough
balance to ride without holding on with both hands, you can learn
how to turn a horse using your legs and body, or by guiding the horses'
head around with a long stick. You can slow the horse down and stop
him by lowering the life in your body, yawning, using the stick or
by a string around the horses neck. It really is alot of fun and you
will be amazed by the amount of trust and communication you can create
with a horse... it's something to aspire to.
Our
horses and ponies range in height from 12hh to 16hh and they are all
very friendly, safe and loving - one of them will soon become your
favourite!
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LESSON FEES as of May 2011
Group
Lessons
Duration: 45 minutes:
5 lessons = $175 (payable in advance)
10 lessons = $350 (payable in advance)
or $40 per 45 minute group lesson on a casual basis (pay as you come)
Private Lessons
5 x 45 minutes = $250 (payable in advance)
5 x 1 hour = $300 (payable in advance)
or $70 per hour on a casual basis (pay as you come)
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DECEMBER
2011 SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMME
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here to download printable flyer (PDF)
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KIDS
COWBOY CHALLENGE
Mon 19th Dec 2011 - 10.30 till 4pm
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Enjoy fun challenges that the old cowboys did with their horses
like the saddle up and get on race and who can bridle their
pony the fastest - it's all about having fun. Stay overnight
and join us the following day on Smokey's trail ride.
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Call us today for bookings.
Phone Kim: 021 215 2265 or email: info@ridinglessons.co.nz
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SMOKEY'S
TRAIL RIDE
Tues 20th December 2011 - 10.30am till 4pm
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Fun country road ride for everyone. We'll fill our saddle bags
with a drink, chocolate and camera and all head on out together
on Smokey's favourite trail ride.
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Call us today for bookings.
Phone
Kim: 021 215 2265 or email: info@ridinglessons.co.nz
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BRING
A FRIEND FOR FREE
Wed 21st December - 10.30 till 4pm
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This is a fun day for children to share their horse riding interest
with their best friend, cousin, sister or brother for example.
Suitable also for first timers.
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Call us today for bookings.
Phone
Kim: 021 215 2265 or email: info@ridinglessons.co.nz
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JANUARY
2012 SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAMME
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here to download printable flyer (PDF)
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OVERNIGHT
CAMPS
Option 1 - 2 days, 12th & 13th January 2012
Option 2 - 4 days, 24th - 27th January 2012
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Choose either date or both!
Fun camp exploring the secrets of developing friendships with
horses and ponies.
We will be camping out in the bunk house and tents so bring
your sleeping bag, lunch on the first day, a change of clothes,
swimmers and a towel. At night we'll have fun cooking on the
camp fire and enjoy.
You'll gain confidence, knowledge and balance and make new friends.
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Call us today for bookings.
Phone Kim: 021 215 2265 or email: info@ridinglessons.co.nz
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BOYS
ADVENTURE CAMP
16th & 17th January 2012
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No cell phones, Ipads or play stations here, just good old fashioned
outdoor adventure like saddling up a horse, throwing a lasoo,
spotlighting and cooking on a fire.
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Call us today for bookings.
Phone
Kim: 021 215 2265 or email: info@ridinglessons.co.nz
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PARENTS
DAY
19th January 2012
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A fun opportunity for riders to bring Mum or Dad for a days
riding. We'll groom the
horses, put on a saddle and bridle and teach the basic walk,
halt, turn left and right. An experienced adult may enjoy trotting
and cantering.
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Call us today for bookings.
Phone
Kim: 021 215 2265 or email: info@ridinglessons.co.nz
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JANUARY
2012
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The
Natural Restarter
Sat 21st abd 22nd Jan
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Open
Day
Sat 28th January 2012
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Term
1 Riding Lessons Begin
Monday 30th January 2012
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A weekend package for getting back in the saddle to rekindle the
spirit and memories of fun, freedom and adventure. Re-establish
your confidence on and off the horse and regain your balance.
Bring your own horse or use ours. |
Join
us from 10am through to 2pm for a sausage sizzle and look around
our new facilities. Meet our lovely horses - Happy, Spottie,
True, Sam, Fergalicious, Charlie, Peanut, Jessy James and Smokey.
We
have riding boots and helmets if you would like to ride, just
bring yourself (and a friend) and wear loose comfortable trousers.
410
Weedons Ross Road, West Melton.
Phone: 3778-340
or 021 215-2265.
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Riding in a group lesson weekly
= $350 (10 lessons)
Or fortnightly = $175 (5 lessons)
Our
facilities include:
- 20 x 40 dressage arena
- Horse confidence course
- Show jumping area
- 50ft round arena
- Yards and Tie-ups
Our
opening hourse are:
Tues, Wed, Thurs 12 - 6.30pm
and Saturdays 9am - 5pm.
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HORSE
CARE COURSES
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NZQA
NATIONAL CERTIFICATE IN EQUINE (HORSE CARE & HANDLING) LEVEL
3
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BUYING
YOUR OWN HORSE
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NATURAL
HOOF AND HORSE CARE
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On
behalf of Agribusiness Training I have the priviledge of tutoring
the above certificate held 2 days per month over 6 months (12
sessions).
Subjects include safety & first aid, pastures & feeding,
anatomy & conformation, behaviour & body systems, and
preparing a horse for exercise and travel.
Funding provided for NZ citizens over 15 years of age.
Contact us or check out www.agribusiness.ac.nz
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Whether you are buying a pony for your child or a horse for yourself,
be well prepared for the selection and buying process through
our short evening course designed to help you get started on a
safe and enjoyable journey of having your own horse. Topics will
include - questions to ask the seller, how to conduct the first
inspection and ride, transporting a horse, saddlery selection
and fit and day to day care to get you started.
Held 1 night per week 6.30pm to 8.30pm for 3 weeks.
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Join the thousands
of horse owners across the world embracing natural hoof and
horse care through our short introductory course to a subject
that will save you money and preserve the longevity and use
of your horse.
Topics
of interest include natural herd lifestyle, behaviour and nutrition.
Hoof care includes success tips and management and the difference
between a farrier trim and specialist bare foot hoof trim.
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Contact
us today to enquire or book your place on these courses!
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All enquiries are welcome.
To
make a lesson enquiry or booking, please contact Kim on 021 215 2265,
or email: info@ridinglessons.co.nz
Contact:
Kim Woods - Behaving Naturally
Location: Weedons Ross Road, West Melton, Christchurch, New Zealand
Phone: 021 215 2265
Email: info@ridinglessons.co.nz
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