Merrick Equestrian

29/11/2024

Flossy in her musical freestyle at Waitemata Champs💃🎻

22/11/2024

A Premier League Medium Championship for Beaufield Florencia! 🏆🥂

I came into the weekend with the aim of trying to find more relaxation and ridability and she offered her most rideable test to date, but far from my thoughts was a win or even competitive scores. Was it perfect ? No Was it tension free? Not yet, but so proud of her and how hard she tried! She really is something special!

A massive thank you to my long time coach and chosen family Vay Snyman! Your ongoing support and knowledge through all our ups and downs is what has shaped me as a person and as always is the guiding force in our growth and results! We wouldn’t be here without you!!

Also another massive thank you to Flossy’s breeder/ my body coach Tina Field.You have always been right beside us and your teaching over these last few months has been hugely instrumental in the way I am improving as a rider to get these results!!

I also want to thank the sponsor of the class Groom & Gallop. Thank you for my beautiful prizes! And Canter for Cancer the main sponsor of the show. Without your sponsorship of the class these shows wouldn’t be able to run!

My DK2 Free Prestige made all the difference in the last year to allow these improvements and has enhanced Flossy’s ability to move and grow muscle!🤗

More photos and videos of the love action to come

15/07/2023

***For Sale***
The lovely Mizta Who is the perfect all rounder, safe pony club mount or ladies hack.

He’s been with me for schooling to have a tune up and is currently for sale on behalf of a lovely client of mine who has decided to have a break from riding. He is an absolute pleasure to be around and tries his little heart out. He’s been on pony club and school teams and always comes home with lots of ribbons. 🏆

Take a look at his add and if you think he might be right for you, don’t hesitate to get in contact. 🦄🌟

https://www.trademe.co.nz/sports/equestrian/horses-ponies/horses/auction-4184233592.htm

27/03/2023

A National title for Beaufield Florencia🏆🌟

13 months under saddle and she tried so hard for me at the Bates National Dressage Championships 2023 in Taupo despite being tired from the environment and travel!

A massive thank you also to Angelique Nienaber for coming and playing groom ! I am so greatful for all your help and support! You went above and beyond ! Now how to make you my full time groom 🤔🤣

I also want to thank my incredible coach Vay Snyman for all the years of never ending support and expertise! For all your late nights multiple times a week to stay up training me and for staying up past midnight to warm me up for my tests! You have truly been there through all my ups and downs and never once stopped believing in me! So am so incredibly grateful words can’t express it! You are my family and I am so so luckily to have you !We owe this win to you ! 🥇💕💕

Also a special mention to Flossy’s breeder Tina Field for trusting me with this special mare and supporting us each step of the way. Onwards and upwards we go !

And of course to my mum who couldn’t be there last week but who has been there through thick and thin and has poured her heart and soul into this just as much as I have. I wouldn’t be where I am without you!

10/03/2022

I had so much fun judging at Warkworth Pony Club last month! So lovely to see everyone out 🤗

Looking forward to judging again next month and seeing some familiar faces and also some new ones too! ☺️

25/02/2022

Check this lovely boy out ! I've had the pleasure of riding Troy while breaking in my young one. He's now looking for a fabulous new home!! 🤩🦄✨

Cointreau-Troy If you want a talented horse with good movement without the price tag then he's the one for you! During the 12 weeks I have ridden him, he ...

04/12/2021

Introducing Cointreau.
I’ve been riding this lovely boy for Dayle Flannagan and am super impressed by his work ethic, sweet nature and ability.

After 2 and a half weeks of coming back into work these shots show just his normal working trot that is just starting to be unlocked as he grows strong and fit. I feel like I’m just scratching the surface with this horse!

He will be going to his dressage first show in December. Keep an eye out as he will be coming up for sale in the future 👀🙈🌟

Also my first time in my Rhythm tights and I’m absolutely obsessed with these! Would highly recommend to anyone who hasn’t tried them ! 🤩

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29/11/2021

The end of a chapter. After five years it was finally time to say goodbye to Azzy. It was a hard call to make but feeling it was the right decision ! She was an absolutely stunning horse inside and out ! My only regret was not focusing more time and energy on her sooner!

She has gone to the most fantastic home and I can’t wait to see the beautiful babies she will produce ! ✨

15/09/2021

Hi everyone!

Welcome to my page! I’m so excited to start sharing more of my day to day progress and training and provide more information about what I do.

I will be posting more information here, as well as on my soon to be launched website on upcoming clinics and about services. ☺️🐴