1 / 2Maris Equestrian
📍 Templeton, Canterbury
Maris Equestrian in Templeton (just outside Christchurch) runs private riding lessons and dressage, showjumping, and cross-country coaching. Nicole and team take riders from age 4 - first horse to local jumping shows.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Best for families wanting structured ongoing lessons rather than a one-off trail ride. Reviewers consistently name Nicole and call out how quickly children build confidence - one parent describes their 4-year-old going from never-ridden to confident steering inside two months. Lessons cover all the around-the-horse skills, not just riding.
ℹ️ What to Know Before You Go
💬 What Families Are Saying
View all reviews →24 Google reviews
G Reviews from Google
sarah armstrong
5 months ago
“This is a well run riding school with experienced instructors. Hourly lessons and school holiday programmes. Highly recommended.”
Kim Finlay
a month ago
“Horse and rider training for all skill levels,”
Adi
4 years ago
“My daughter started riding at 4 years old having never been on a horse. After 2 months she is confident to help tack up, Trot and steer the horse on her own. Her coach Nicole is gentle but challenges her in each lesson. The horses, arena and paddocks are in immaculate condition. My Daughter has built a strong, trusting, loving relationship with the ponies she rides and her coach. Highly recommend and we look forward to watching her progress.”
📊 Commonly mentioned in Google reviews
Based on Google review tagsAtmosphere
6 reviews
Friendly staff
5 reviews
Confidence building
4 reviews
Coaches
3 reviews
Trotting
2 reviews
Overview
Maris Equestrian is a riding school on Maddisons Road in Templeton, run by Nicole (an Australian-trained, NZQA first-aid-qualified coach) and her team Julia and Cole. Lessons cover dressage, showjumping (with a small on-site cross-country course), and general horsemanship - including grooming, tacking up, and handling alongside the ride itself. Children from age 4 are welcomed; private lessons available; competition opportunities for students who don't own their own horse.
