Learn and Love riding at Auckland Equestrian Centre.
Auckland Equestrian Centre has been the home of Horse Riding lessons on the North shore for more than 15 years.
Young and old, novice to advanced have all enjoyed and benefited from our down to earth family atmosphere, offering affordable riding lessons to anyone with thepassion for horses.
For young & old
and everyone in between. We have riders as young as 5 years old, and others as young as 64!
Horses for everyone
Our full stable offers an extensive variety of different sizes, temperaments and abilities.
Beginners to Advanced
We have instructors, horses and facilities to train the newest beginner through to the most advanced rider..
Hands on approach
Our instructors are by your side every step of the way offering advice, instruction and encouragement.
Arena & Paddock
From log jumping, hill climbs and descents to professionally lit arena, our centre offers it all in one place..
Down to earth
We love our horses and riding and want everyone to enjoy that opportunity.
Amazing facilities
Our newly built-for-purpose Arena provides a consistent riding experience everytime with flood lights for dusk and evening lessons.
Lesson Times
School Term
| Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | |
| 16:15 – 17:15 |
09:30 – 10:30 Adult ride |
16:15 – 17:15 | 16:15 – 17:15 | 09:00 – 10:00 | |
| 17:30 – 18:30 | 16:15 – 17:15 | 17:30 – 18:30 | 17:30 – 18:30 | 10:30 – 11:30 | |
| 12:00 – 13:00 | |||||
| 14:00 – 15:00 | |||||
| 15:00 – 16:00 |
School Holidays
We run a holiday programme during the school holidays and provide riding classes on those days. The days we operate during holiday times are Thursday, Friday & Saturday for both
weeks of the holidays.
| Thursday | Friday | Saturday | |
| 09:00 – 13:00 | 09:00 – 13:00 | 09:00 – 15:00 |
Ride like a lady!
Ride like a lady!
The ladies ride is back!
21st October 2020 First lesson
The ladies ride consists of having an instructed lesson in our arena using our horses. If this sounds like you, please contact and talk with us. You will ride in a group with 8 ladies max.
It is a time to enjoy your riding, build on your current skill level and enjoy great
social interactions with others.
| When: | Wednesday 21st October starts |
| Where: | 471 HorseShoe Bush Road, Dairy Flat |
| Time: | 10am – 11am |
| What I need: | Riding boots, Helmet & Backprotector |
| Cost: | $65.00 per lesson |
July Holiday Programme
Our holiday programme dates for Term 2 2021
15 & 16 July 2021
22 & 23 July 2021
9am – 1pm
Our holiday programme offers a basic introduction into horse management. The programme is run by our instructors and will run over the holiday period. Children attending the holiday programme need to arrive at the Equestrian center 15 minutes prior to the programme starting. We ask children to come prepared with riding boots or gum boots, long pants and a t.shirt. A rain jacket is advised.
We provide back protectors and helmets. We do have some riding boots but our sizes are for smaller children.
We break for Morning tea and Lunch; Can you please provide a packed Morning tea & lunch for your child on the day they are attending. It is highly encouraged that children are dropped off and then pick up again for 1pm.
Please contact if you would like to book.
Payment details $150.00 PER CHILD, Per day.
Deposits to be paid into ASB – Auckland Equestrian Center LTD 12-3051-0432149-00.
For our holiday programme (below) we ask for a $50.00 non refundable deposit and the remainder on the day. This can either be paid via cash or internet banking.
Please use your child’s name as a reference and in particulars put AEC holiday programme.
If you are paying with cash payment must be made on arrival.
Bookings are essential and ahead of time is recommended.
| Week 1 | Week 2 |
| Thursday 15th July ($150.00) Per person |
Thursday 22 July ($150.00) Per person |
| Friday 16th July (150.00) Per person |
Friday 23 July (150.00) Per person |
Winter Camp 12th and 13th July 2021
Timetable (Approx break down of day and activities)
| Monday 12th July 2021 1Oam Arrival Horseshoe Cottage accommodation |
10am Settle in, put gear |
12:30 – 1pm
Lunch |
1.15pm – Group 1 |
2.15- 3pm Make feeds |
3.15PM – 4PM Arena riding |
4pm – 5.30pm Untack horse |
| Tuesday 13th July 2021 – 3pm Depart |
8am -10am Breakfast |
10am -12pm (Group 1) |
10am -11.30 (Group 2) |
11.45 – Lunch |
12.40- 1.40pm Arena riding |
12.40- 1.40pm Arena riding |
The fee for this camp is $295.00 payable on invoice.
Bookings are essential – Please email us on aucklandequestrian471@gmail.com or phone 027 4963782.
Please let us know if your child has dietary needs.
Arena
Professional Arena with night lighting for lessons with dressage and jumping.
Jumping
We provide instruction to start jumping and improve your advanced jumping, in both the arena and paddock.
Dressage
Lessons include detailed dressage instruction with experienced trainers.
Training
You are able to gain experience with horse management and come along and help to enjoy horses and the outdoors more.
About US...
We are proud to have provided riding lessons to more than 3,000 riders of all ages and abilities, and even a whole lot of riders without abilities.
Talk to us about your passion for horses and come try out a lesson, you will never look back!
Contact us…
Address: 471 Horseshoe Bush Road, RD4, Albany, Auckland
Phone: 027 496 3782
