26/11/2025
❗️IMPORTANT INFORMATION❗️
After careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision not to continue our lease in 2026. Therefore the riding school and livery yard will close permanently, from the 25th January 2026. This was not an easy choice, as running the school has been both a privilege and a pleasure. We want to express our deepest gratitude for your trust, loyalty, and support over the years.
This 10 year journey would not have been possible without your partnership, and we are truly thankful for the relationships and community we have built. Those early years were tough. Long hours, tight budgets (broke!), constant learning and moments of doubt. The hustle was real. But with grit, determination and a "she'll be right" attitude, we slowly found our feet. This journey has been humbling, challenging, full of setbacks, loss, celebrations, and a new addition. But what has made all the difference is the amazing people who encouraged us and became friends along the way. It has provided Bethany an amazing start to life, with all the wonderful people surrounding her and we will be forever grateful for this, as it sure can be tough without family around for support. While this chapter is coming to an end, we take pride in what we’ve accomplished together, memories made, and the friendships that we hope will be long lasting.
We also just want to acknowledge the huge impact Kizzy, Finn and Lindy have had here. A huge amount of what we do would not be possible without their support, hard work, experience, and understanding of what this place means to us.
We will continue with the riding school until the end of January and look forward to making more memories until then.
We will be relocating to Taranaki, on our very own property. We plan to start up down there with a number of the horses, but on a smaller scale so there will be some of the horses/ponies for sale. David will be continuing to service the Auckland area as a farrier with a smaller run and will also be taking on new clients in Taranaki and I will be travelling up to coach those with their own horses on a fairly regular basis.
Once again, thank you for allowing us to be part of your riding journey. It has been an honor to coach and watch both adults and children grow.
There will be a leaving party that we would love to see past and current clients at, hopefully a date in January!
Thanks for taking the time to read.
Maria and David ♡
