Overdale Riding Centre

Overdale Riding Centre Overdale is situated on 10 acres very close to Cambridge township. A Purpose
built property for equi I am so proud to have each of them as part of my team.

About Trudy Head coach owner operator:

I was 12yrs old when I got my first pony, brought for me by my lovely grandparents. I was lucky as a young rider for my mother to value good riding tuition and I went to a variety of excellent coaches on a regular basis. Pony Club, Ribbon Days and One Day events followed

As a adult rider ESNZ Eventing was my main passion, with success, fun and friendships a

long the way. I fell into teaching by luck at a local riding school here in Cambridge. During this time as Head Coach I helped the business reach the highest target of clients at their 5th year of being open and this is something I am very proud of. It was there I started my NZ Pony Club coaching qualifications and joining coaching clinics. What I offer here at Overdale Riding Centre is a unique experience of pure riding. Keeping it real helps riders understand working hard to ride can be hugely rewarding. What I see in my riders is a boost in confidence, increase in self esetem and a feeling of empowerment. I often get told by parents of the riders that this increased confidence crosses over to other areas of the riders life in school and social situations. Being intuitive helps me know when the riders are ready to push for more or when to wait for a better time. I find the riders learn to trust me quickly which encourages them to strive, set and achieve goals

I enjoy getting to know the parents and riders on a more personal level and this creates a community vibe at Overdale, where everyone is encouraging and helpful to others. Safety is paramount at Overdale and being a NZ Pony Club qualified coach means following the NZPCA curriculum for safety procedures while riding and handling our pony. And lets not forget my wonderful herd of safe children's schoolmaster ponies. Each pony offers something different to learn in the safest possible way. All have been owned and competed by children prior to purchase. I hope to see you in the saddle soon;_-)

Overdale Riding Centre provides horses and ponies for riding lessons, developing skills at a pace to suit

We cater for ages 4+ and all abilities on very well schooled ponies

Lessons by the school term or pay as your go

All enquiries to Trudy Lyles 0211279361 or email [email protected]

Find out about my new client special for Term 3🦄trudylyles@hotmail.com or PM this page
17/06/2025

Find out about my new client special for Term 3🦄
[email protected] or PM this page

Brownie thinks she's starving after a huge breakfast this morning.
12/06/2025

Brownie thinks she's starving after a huge breakfast this morning.

Awesome afternoon 😎
10/06/2025

Awesome afternoon 😎

09/06/2025

Olivia enjoyed riding the new pony Cleo, doing a fun exercise in the 3:30 lesson today.

Lease a Pony: I have a couple of ponies available for lease. The lease options include $125 for one ride per week for fi...
12/05/2025

Lease a Pony: I have a couple of ponies available for lease. The lease options include $125 for one ride per week for five weeks or $250 for two rides a week for five weeks. Lease days are Frid, Sat or Sun. Riders must be able to walk, trot, and canter.

I'm thrilled to see a surge of riders taking the reins with their own ponies, venturing into an exciting new chapter in ...
22/04/2025

I'm thrilled to see a surge of riders taking the reins with their own ponies, venturing into an exciting new chapter in their equestrian journey. It's a bittersweet moment, but witnessing their growth and passion is truly rewarding. Here's Jesse and her new horse GG, a perfect match made possible by her dedication and my support – a dream come true! 🦄

Join us for Term 2🐴
20/04/2025

Join us for Term 2🐴

We are delighted to share that our cowboy and Indian theme ribbon day was a huge hit, with all participants having a bla...
26/03/2025

We are delighted to share that our cowboy and Indian theme ribbon day was a huge hit, with all participants having a blast. Here's a selection of photos. If you would like the link to see more, please pm me. Huge thanks to Anna for capturing the photos.

Connect with Ponies 🐎LEARN TO RIDE - TERM 2Interacting with ponies can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. This expe...
16/03/2025

Connect with Ponies 🐎
LEARN TO RIDE - TERM 2
Interacting with ponies can reduce stress, anxiety, and depression. This experience fosters resilience and fitness, teaches planning and preparation, and introduces the unique temperament of each pony. Participants learn to work with each pony, optimizing their potential. Riders progress at their own pace. My Term 2 FUN learn-to-ride class is scheduled to start on Thursday, 1st May, from 3:30 to 4:30 for 9 weeks. Please contact me to book or for further questions. This program is best suited for children aged 8 + [email protected] or message this page, or phone for a chat Trudy 0211279361. These spots fill fast and require a $50 deposit to book your spot.
Overdale Riding centre
1835 Cambridge Rd, Cambridge

13/03/2025

Today we commemorate Dusty's life, in the morning sunshine 🌅 she lay to rest. Her old owners came to visit her for the f...
11/02/2025

Today we commemorate Dusty's life, in the morning sunshine 🌅 she lay to rest. Her old owners came to visit her for the final time. 5 years of faithful service to many pony loving children at Overdale. Dusty was kind and enjoyed her time here guiding young riders. She was unbelievably safe 🦄 for little people with her tiny stepping jog so they didn't get bounced off. Loved by many RIP beautiful Dusty(Tia Marie) & thank you so much for all the joy you have brought everyone.

I am offering a beautiful and forward-going yet extremely safe mare for a 2 days a week lease. She is available Wednesda...
04/02/2025

I am offering a beautiful and forward-going yet extremely safe mare for a 2 days a week lease. She is available Wednesday morning, Saturday, and Sunday. Please contact me for further information.

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1835 Cambridge Road, SH 1
Cambridge
3283

Opening Hours

Monday 3:30pm - 6pm
Tuesday 3:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 3:30pm - 6pm
Thursday 3:30pm - 6pm

Telephone

0211279361

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QUALIFIED PONY CLUB INSTRUCTOR Overdale Riding Centre specializes in teaching children riding following the NZ Pony Club method. NZPC has been going since the 1940s and has developed a method that is renown for safety and is specifically designed for children. Head Instructor Trudy Lyles is NZ Pony Club Qualified & known as a instructor who instils confidence.

Parenga Pony Club onsite using Overdale Ponies or bring your own pony . Weekly 1.5h classes with riding & horsemanship. After school weekly group lessons for beginners + booked & paid by the term Overdale provides a professional, friendly and progressive service that is hard to beat Also available School Holiday Programme- 50 % deposit, with the balance paid the day before child arrives Lessons on your own pony Day trips to Events, Beach, Forest etc Float load training Groundwork lessons Advice for buying your first pony All enquiries to Trudy Lyles 0211279361 or email [email protected] 1835 Cambridge Rd (before Peake Rd & St Peters school) Cambridge SO CLOSE TO CAMBRIDGE TOWNSHIP - turn left at the white church as if heading to Hamilton, 3rd driveway past the 100k zone Overdale Riding Centre sign will be out on the roadside