Natasha Waddell Equestrian

03/06/2026

Get on board with Lauren’s lessons and make the most while she is in Ashburton monthly! Message me and I can add you to the group chat 🤍

June teaching dates:

7th June: North Canterbury. I will be at an arena in Leithfield, and also open to other venues.

14th June: Ashburton, at Natasha Waddell Equestrian’s arena.

Winter is the best time to make serious strides ahead for next season! 💪🏼

Having trained and competed my own horse from zero to Grand Prix, my next young horse currently training at FEI level, and having ridden to a high level with much success in the show ring - I offer supportive, effective coaching tailored to you and your horse. Whether you want to improve confidence, flatwork, competition performance, or simply enjoy your horse more, I love helping riders achieve their goals — with clients enjoying success across multiple disciplines.
With firsthand experience in producing horses through the levels, I train with the future in mind, and building strong foundations to get there.

Please PM to book - I am also available more regularly in Burnham from Selwyn Equestrian Centre

01/06/2026

Does anyone have a 4.5” or 4.75” PED snaffle (fixed or loose ring) for sale or know where I can buy one?
Much appreciated x

31/05/2026

Some pictures of horses I’ve been working with the past couple of months. Also made time to put some work into our own young horses ready for breaking in and further education ✨

31/05/2026

My little Clover girl has been in the very capable hands of Tayla Hamilton for 3 weeks so get some consistent work and kid proofing. Super happy with how she is going, and made her first dressage outing at Ashburton last weekend.
Thank you Viana and Charlotte Fallaver for lending us your dressage gear xx

Clover will be coming up for sale after next show season, she is 12.2hh and has some real talent!

Thanks Tayla for all your hard work x

25/05/2026

Gazza has been here finishing off his breaking in 🦄
A lovely warmblood by Glamourdale and out of Rokeby Zelebration- such a cool dude 😎
So lucky to be trusted with such a special horse, I look forward to seeing him excel in dressage (and showing 😉)

18/05/2026

Charlotte Waddell and her TB “Mini Coopa” ended the season at Oxford A&P Show with Champion Hack 🏆

16/05/2026

📸 Pics from Oxford A&P back in April by Kristal Merry Photography

Carnesso Magic Merlin was his usual cheeky self, I still managed to pick up Champion Senior Rider.

How good does his coat look ✨ An amazing clip by Janelle at Canterbury Clipping just 2 weeks pre show. Highly recommend for all your clipping needs!

Pre and post clip wash in the Relief Equine NZ Shampoo and conditioner and their hot oil in the weeks leading up to the show.
The perfect combo!!

12/05/2026

Happy Friyay team! ☀️ Let’s hope the weather improves so we can all get out and enjoy the weekend.

Gazza update!

Safe to say “handing over the reins” to get him started was way harder for me than it was for Gazza.

This boy has taken everything like a duck to water and I couldn’t be happier with how he’s going. Huge thanks to Natasha for all her patience, skill, and calm approach with him over the last few weeks. Watching her confidence and way with young horses has been pretty special — and she’s somehow managed the slightly controlling owner too!

Photo credit: Natasha Waddell 🖤 Natasha Waddell Equestrian

12/05/2026

✨ Spaces Currently Available For:
• Schooling
• Breaking In
• Lessons

Limited spaces available, as I’m taking on fewer schoolers and breakers this year to focus on quality training and individual progress.

Be sure to check out my page for videos of completed breakers and client horses in work. 🐴

Winter is the perfect time to put in some extra training and preparation ahead of next show season. One on one and group lessons!

📩 Message me to book in — after school and weekend lesson/schooling times available.

💲 Price list is in my page

12/05/2026

🥕 HORSE CARROTS FUNDRAISER 🥕

20kg bags for just $25!

Pre-order now by contacting Sonia Waddell 027 220 2249.

Collection available at the Winter Fundraiser Show on Sunday 17th May at Selwyn Equestrian Centre or by arrangement.