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Heathcote Valley Riding School

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Heathcote Valley Riding School

HVRS offers farm rides, adult treks, lessons & birthday party groups, and school holiday day programs Please note that Bookings are essential.

SERVICES & PRICES (Sorry, no EFTPOS)
Heathcote Valley Riding School has been operating for over 40 years in Heathcote Valley (Christchurch) on what was originally an old dairy farm site. The Riding School has various sized horses and ponies, with various levels of skills therefore suitable for anyone, whether just wanting to start with a farm ride and begin to learn the skills of riding, to then be able to join in regular group lessons; through to more experienced, and also private lessons, or to simply hack out on a farm ride for a leisurely stroll around the lake at Ferrymead and the surrounds in the Valley. The Riding School also provide for groups for birthday parties (maximum 12) for rides and/or games. They provide the ponies and helpers, you provide any catering, and they simply request you please take your rubbish with you. They also run a daily School Holiday Day Program (byo lunch/snacks etc), suitable for over 7 years old, which includes learning how to groom and care for a pony/horse, riding and lots of fun. If required, the Riding School is close to public transport, with a coffee shop (Upshot) particularly close by for refreshments. Farm Rides: 1/2 hr $20 1 hr $25
Adult Treks: 1 hr $50
Group Lessons: 1 hr $35
Private Lessons: 1/2 hr $45 1 hr $70
Two person Private Lesson: 1 hr $60
Birthday Party: 1/2 hr $20 1 hr $30
School Holiday Programme (10am-3pm):1/2 day $50 Full day $80
Prices as at 17th March 2025

28/10/2026

Sometimes is it worth it, always. love our ponies and community. Such great memories people and experiences. @

25/10/2026

Starting off to a great day!
Lots of unicorns and happy faces looking forward to some jumping & dress-up 🫶🦄

23/10/2026

Hi guys, if your booked onto a lesson slot that’s your time with that pony, continuously not turning up will mean you lose this spot. We can’t keep holding a spot for you when we have a wait list.@

15/10/2026

* ATTENTION HVRS FAMILY*
With Term 4 starting, Christmas Break-up & 2027 Annual 3 Day Camp are fast approaching & Payment as per below is needed to hold your Spot & Unicorn! If booked in for these, PLEASE ENSURE you get Form(s) from Office, completed & RETURNED asap.

Break Up - $120 Mon 21st December
If not already, please ensure PAID immediately

Camp - Thurs 21st Jan to Sat 23rd Jan
If not already, please ensure $100 Deposit (of $425) is PAID by Sun 1st November.

Thanks HVRS Team

09/10/2026

The ponies are having a well earned break, the school holidays have been filled with amazing kids enjoying there pony time.
The team will be back on deck from Tuesday. Messages will be answered from Monday. Please be patient we have very limited spaces.
Thanks enjoy the weekend

04/10/2026

We will get onto the messages shortly. It’s the dog’s favourite day

26/09/2026

Morning the weather as has come through, we will stay closed today.
Stay warm and dry everyone.

26/09/2026

Evening, at this stage we will open tomorrow , but this will be re checked early tomorrow morning.

21/09/2026

Hi HVRS family, just confirming the amazing crew from our favourite Upshot Coffee Shop are now open Sundays to serve the best coffee & goodies between 8am & 2pm! 🫶👌☕️

20/09/2026

Hey team just a reminder if you have any clothes you are missing.

Address

131 Bridle Path Road Heathcote Valley
Christchurch
8022

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