Callaghan Equestrian Centre
đ Ohariu, Wellington
Callaghan Equestrian Centre in Ohariu Valley has indoor and outdoor arenas with lessons from age 3 through advanced riders. Show jumping and dressage programmes run six days a week, 25 minutes from Wellington CBD.
đ Family Action Verdict
Instructors match horses to riders with real care - a three-year-old on Max the pony and an adult building confidence toward trotting are both described with equal warmth. The indoor arena means rain never cancels a lesson.
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Melanie Galpin
7 months ago
âOur three-year-old daughter had an absolute leap fantastic experience riding Max the 18-year-old pony who was a very good boy with her! The riding teacher was a great chap, Very friendly with our daughter and gave her the confidence to have a lovely ride!â
Jane Long
3 months ago
âI very highly recommend this Equestrian Centre. Lovely, happy horses and staff. A calm and orderly yard. Everything you would want in a riding school. I am very much enjoying my weekly lessons.â
Ally Todd
3 months ago
âThanks Ali and really great intro to Hip Mobility, I felt fabulous afterwards and very motivated to continue :) maybe a small heater to help us oldies warm up would be fab :)â
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Based on Google review tagsPony ride
6 reviews
Healthy horses
4 reviews
Kind instructors
4 reviews
Happy horses
3 reviews
Indoor arena
3 reviews
Overview
Callaghan Equestrian Centre in Ohariu Valley has both an indoor arena and outdoor facilities. Lessons span all levels - a three-year-old joins the pony group, advanced riders work through show jumping and dressage. Instructors tailor each session to the rider's ability. Holiday programmes include specialist visits on horse care. Birthday parties in the indoor arena are available. All horses are well-trained and carefully matched to each rider. Free parking and pram-accessible paths on site.
