Walnut Ranch
📍 Yelverton, Marlborough
Walnut Ranch in Yelverton is a small farm offering horse riding lessons and hands-on encounters with a range of animals. Visitors can feed and pet the animals, which are described as approachable and calm.
I recently took horse riding lessons for the first time, and it was an amazing experience! The instructors were knowledgeable and patient, making me feel comfortable and confident right from the start. I absolutely loved getting to know the horses—they were gentle and well-trained. The lessons were both fun and informative, allowing me to learn the basics while enjoying the beautiful surroundings. I highly recommend these lessons to anyone interested in horseback riding.
🏆 Family Action Verdict
Reviewers describe it as a lovely, calm experience where the animals come to you. Grandparents bringing young grandchildren praise the hands-on feeding and the friendly, interactive owner. First-time horse riders are put at ease by knowledgeable instructors.
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💬 What Families Are Saying
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Mazin Mohamed
a year ago
“I recently took horse riding lessons for the first time, and it was an amazing experience! The instructors were knowledgeable and patient, making me feel comfortable and confident right from the start. I absolutely loved getting to know the horses—they were gentle and well-trained. The lessons were both fun and informative, allowing me to learn the basics while enjoying the beautiful surroundings. I highly recommend these lessons to anyone interested in horseback riding.”
Becca Aitchison
2 months ago
“Very cute wee place. Owner was super friendly and interactive. The animals approached us willingly and happily. Which shows they're loved and well looked after by their humans. Would highly recommend”
Cameron May
2 months ago
“This wee place is lovely. If you have young kids and want a super-chill way to spend an hour or two, don't pass this up. Lovely set of animals. Affordable, unpretentious.”
Sarah Aramakutu
a year ago
“We loved it !! Your able to pet and feed all the animals and there is lots to see and do”
Reviews from Google
Overview
Walnut Ranch is a small farm property in Yelverton, south of Christchurch, where families can spend an hour or two interacting with a variety of animals and taking horse riding lessons. The animals approach visitors willingly and are comfortable being petted and hand-fed, making the experience relaxed and accessible for young children. Horse riding instruction is provided by knowledgeable, patient instructors suited to first-time riders.
