Kapiti Equestrian & Vaulting Club Inc
📍 Waikanae, Wellington
Kapiti Equestrian & Vaulting Club runs school holiday half-day programs combining riding and vaulting — gymnastic poses on a walking horse — plus games, crafts, and summer river swimming. Beach and river rides available year-round.
Fantastic beach and river rides. My daughter loved this place. Thanks Cat.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
A standout school holiday activity for children wanting something beyond a standard trail ride. The vaulting element is unique in the Wellington region, and coaches genuinely invest in helping kids push their limits. Best for children aged five and up who are curious about horses and open to trying something adventurous.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Rozanne Pelser
2 months ago
“Fantastic beach and river rides. My daughter loved this place. Thanks Cat.”
Chris Thorpe
2 years ago
“This place runs experience days for kids during the school holidays. It involves playing games, riding horses and learning to do poses on the back of the horse while it is walking. Our daughter has been to several of these days and has an absolute blast. At only $35 for a half day, it's very cost effective entertainment for the kids! Spots book out very quickly, so you need to get in early!”
Vicky Hendriks
5 months ago
“My daughter loves coming here in the holidays. She says it's like doing gymnastics on a horse. So cool that they support the kids to do hard things and be brave. They go swimming in the river in the summer and do crafts as well.”
stuart niekerk
3 years ago
“An Awesome experience for the family. Staff are dedicated to there tasks & very friendly. Worthy of regular visits, especially for toddler's and older.”
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Overview
Kapiti Equestrian & Vaulting Club in Waikanae offers horse riding and vaulting — gymnastic poses performed on a walking horse. School holiday programs run as half-days and blend riding, vaulting instruction, games, and crafts. Summer programs add river swimming. Beach and river rides are available year-round alongside regular riding lessons. The club has both indoor and outdoor arenas. Coaches actively encourage children to attempt challenging moves and celebrate bravery each session.
