Diamond Lodge Equestrian

25/08/2025

I'm looking for a lease pony for a client. 13-14hh. All rounder to be able to go to pony club. Working on C certifate level. And would like to go to local shows. North or south please let me know if you have one available :)

25/08/2025

Some lessons spaces available tomorrow Tuesday after school for riders with own horses

23/08/2025

5:30 - Alarm goes off. Hit snooze twice because I'm human.

6:15 - First barn check. Say good morning to 12 “starving” (or so they act) horses

7:00 - Coffee #1 while writing today's lesson notes on the back of a feed receipt (again).

8:30 - "Quick" tack room reorganization becomes 45-minute deep clean but hey I found that missing girth.

10:15 - Parent asks if their kid is "ready for jumping" after 3 walk-trot lessons. Deep breath. Smile. Explain progression again.

12:00 - Lunch break = granola bar eaten while watching a horse roll in the ONE muddy spot in the entire pasture.

2:00 - Adult lesson cancels last minute. Use time to actually plan tomorrow's lessons properly.

4:30 - Kid announces they want to be a "horse whisperer" after watching YouTube. Explain that we start with "horse listener."

6:00 - Evening feed while mentally reviewing today's lessons and planning improvements.

7:30 - Home. Still finding hay in my hair.

Worth every chaotic, exhausting, hay-covered minute of it. 🐴💕

What's the most "instructor life" thing that happened to you today?

21/08/2025

Friendly reminder.......payment is required before or at time of your lesson. Less than 24hrs notice is full payment.

Please make sure you are up to date with payments.

21/08/2025

Jump training sun 31st Aug at Mount Grey Downs Equestrian 9am till 12noon.
3 group levels
1. 70cm and below
2. 80-1m
3.1m and above
$50 per rider plus ground fee.
Will be on rain or shine as using covered arena
0275702488 text or pm to book

18/08/2025

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17/08/2025

09/08/2025

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03/08/2025

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Can we talk about the difference between 'cheap' lessons and 'affordable' lessons? I get it - everyone wants good value. But here's what goes into your lesson fee that you might not see: Our horses get professional training, regular vet and farrier care, quality feed, and proper equipment maintenance.

Your instructor has years of training and ongoing education. We carry insurance to protect you and your family. We maintain safe facilities and keep emergency plans updated.

When you choose a lesson program, you're not just paying for an hour of your time - you're investing in a system designed to keep you and your horse safe while you learn.

Quality instruction isn't expensive, it's priceless. 💙

27/07/2025

Auckland friends – do you need someone to school or exercise your horses?
Sharna has some availability and is currently looking for a few more rides.

She’s ridden to a high level, competing across the North Island including Horse of the Year, and has trained up to her A & H certificate level in pony club. Sharna has coached for me personally and worked at some of New Zealand’s top stables – she’s professional, capable, and knows her stuff.

If you’re looking for someone send me a message 🙂