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Wonderland Equestrian: Empowering riders through kind horsemanship

The joy of experience your horse splashing through the water in the total freedom of a beach enviroment

OUR PHILOSOPHY

At Wonderland Equestrian we prioritise safety whilst creating a relaxed, encouraging and supportive environment where all children can feel included.

Our philosophy is to create opportunity for the embodiment of life and relational skills through the medium of horses. This means we are learning not only the physical skills of horse riding and horsemanship, but also learning who we are, how to be, and how to be with horses.

What we offer

Wonderland Equestrian offers horse riding/horsemanship lessons to children aged 7yrs & over. We have a wonderful team of safe, reliable horses and ponies to suit almost any rider. Lessons run for approximately 60mins, either one-on-one (private lesson) or in groups of up to four riders.

Our lessons include learning to catch, groom and tack up your pony as well as learning to ride. The lessons run in all weather and include unmounted learning when the weather makes it unsafe to ride. There is so much to learn with our equine friends! We welcome neurodiverse riders into all our lessons. Please contact us to discuss your individual needs

Weight limit of 85kgs applies to all ridden lessons.

Coach Alice on her original lesson pony Bonnie, connecting with space and animals in the outdoors

Your Coach: Alice

Director & Head Coach at Wonderland Equestrian

Alice has been teaching horse riding for over 20 years. She is a true jack of all trades, with a wide ranging skill set built through a range of jobs with a main focus on working with children both in New Zealand and overseas.

Her strengths are a bone deep passion for everything horses, along with endless empathy and patience which comes through in her coaching.

It has been a life long dream to build an inclusive riding school that puts horses & horse care first, creating a new generation of like-minded, considerate riders.

Our Facilities

We are so lucky to be able to offer a floodlit all weather arena, as well as undercover yards thanks to our fantastic maintenance man and my wonderfully supportive partner Dan from Danscape Design Ltd. This means we can run our lessons in all weather, all year round.

A well-lit outdoor arena at night, enclosed by a wooden fence, with scattered traffic cones and small obstacles on the sandy ground, under four bright overhead lights.
A person riding a horse during twilight, in an all-weather arena with flood lights on. In the background, another rider on a horse is seen near some traffic cones, with rolling hills and trees in the distance.

 We love what we do, and so do you!

Reviews from our clients  

When we first came to Alice’s stable, my daughter had ridden a horse once. Now, not only can she ride with confidence, but she’s also learnt so much about caring for and understanding horses. Alice is an incredible teacher — calm, patient, and genuinely passionate about what she does. She creates such a safe, welcoming space where every child feels supported and encouraged. The ponies are gentle, kind, and clearly loved. We’ve gained far more than riding skills here — my daughter has grown in confidence, independence, made new friends and found a passion for life. I can’t imagine a better place to learn.

Focused, approachable, and driven by results, our sales manager is all about Amazing experience and teacher! Our daughter absolutely loves her lessons with Alice. She’s welcoming, funny, and instantly puts riders at ease.  The sessions are so much more than just riding — students learn the full experience, from tacking up to grooming and preparing the horse, as well as developing their riding skills. If you’re looking for fun, well-rounded lessons with a supportive and knowledgeable coach, Alice is fantastic! strong relationships. They help connect people to the right solutions—with clarity and care.

Alice has created the most amazing, supportive and fun place to learn all things horses. Our son is incredibly shy, Alice and Gizmo created an amazing bond with him that really supported his love for horses and helped him become more confident!

Three children riding horses on a dirt driveway during sunset, with colorful trees and hills in the background.
A young blonde girl wearing a black riding helmet and black sportswear standing next to a white horse on a sunny outdoor farm with green and brown trees in the background. The horse is leaning over a wooden fence, and a black and teal saddle pad is r
A young girl in a helmet sitting on a brown horse, being assisted by a smiling woman in a hat outside in a countryside area with green hills and trees.
A person wearing a helmet riding a brown horse along a grassy driveway with a waterfront view and a blue sky with white clouds.
Young girl riding a horse through shallow water at the beach, wearing a helmet and smiling.
People riding horses on a grassy field during daytime with clear blue sky and trees in the background.
A young girl riding a white horse in a grassy field with rolling hills and trees in the background. The girl is wearing a black riding helmet, a white t-shirt, patterned leggings, and brown boots, and is smiling as the horse lifts his head in the air
Dog sitting in a water trough in a grassy field, with horseback riders on a hill in the background under a clear blue sky.
A young girl wearing a black riding helmet, a gray T-shirt, black leggings, and rubber riding boots, standing next to a chestnut horse with a pink halter and lead rope under a tree with green leaves.
Four people riding horses on a grassy field under a bright blue sky with some clouds.
A group of nine young girls standing around a campfire outdoors at sunset, holding sticks with roasting marshmallows.
Three girls with helmets and jackets interact with a black horse at a farm, with green fields, trees, and a cloudy sky in the background.
Young woman in a green swimsuit riding a dark brown horse with a long mane, outdoors with trees in the background.
A young girl wearing a colorful tutu and a helmet sits barefoot on a small wooden bench, gently touching a black horse with a red halter next to a barn.
Two children riding horses through shallow water at the beach on a sunny day, with a partly cloudy sky and land in the background.