Heathcote Valley Riding School

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 b

e 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

We have decided today’s winds combined with the on and off hail it would be best to cancel today’s rides. Keep warm and ...
18/08/2025

We have decided today’s winds combined with the on and off hail it would be best to cancel today’s rides. Keep warm and dry everyone.
Also if pre paid you can do an extra lesson or roll it over to next term.
Thanks team

Please get in touch for any enquires. We have limited spaces on the weekend. Please call the offfice for bookings.We hav...
13/08/2025

Please get in touch for any enquires. We have limited spaces on the weekend. Please call the offfice for bookings.
We have Thursdays available for pony rides and adult treks/ lessons.
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Morning we will be open today, there is a bit of rain on the forecast but it’s looking not to bad, wrap up warm. The pon...
09/08/2025

Morning we will be open today, there is a bit of rain on the forecast but it’s looking not to bad, wrap up warm. The ponies are missing everyone.

Even though we are shut there is always the horses to check feed and make sure they are warm in this weather.
08/08/2025

Even though we are shut there is always the horses to check feed and make sure they are warm in this weather.

Hi team it’s just to wet and cold today. Stay home where it warm and dry. If you have pre paid for lessons you can havea...
08/08/2025

Hi team it’s just to wet and cold today. Stay home where it warm and dry. If you have pre paid for lessons you can havea extra or pay for one less lesson next term..
see you all next week.

Hi everyone we are hoping to be open tomorrow,  there will be an early update. Watch this space.
08/08/2025

Hi everyone we are hoping to be open tomorrow, there will be an early update.
Watch this space.

Happy Thursday.Getting ready for the weekend
06/08/2025

Happy Thursday.
Getting ready for the weekend

happy birthday to all the ponies
31/07/2025

happy birthday to all the ponies

Hi team unless we have cancellations we are looking pretty full for the weekend. Please call the office for any info on ...
30/07/2025

Hi team unless we have cancellations we are looking pretty full for the weekend. Please call the office for any info on availability

The weather is looking good this week. We have space to book in for pony rides Thursdays. Message for a booking
20/07/2025

The weather is looking good this week. We have space to book in for pony rides Thursdays. Message for a booking

Larry and anna out doing there thing today.
12/07/2025

Larry and anna out doing there thing today.

Just a reminder we are shut this weekend. Please let us know if you’re not returning as we have riders wanting to start....
11/07/2025

Just a reminder we are shut this weekend. Please let us know if you’re not returning as we have riders wanting to start.
Have a lovely weekend.
The girls yesterday afternoon showing their dedication.

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131 Bridle Path Road Heathcote Valley
Christchurch
8022

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