About
Ardlussa Equine is a horse riding school located in the beautiful Ardlussa area, just 10 minutes outside Riversdale, New Zealand. With a team of highly skilled and qualified instructors, Ardlussa Equine is dedicated to providing safe and practical equine experiences for the whole family.
The school boasts a variety of top-notch facilities to accommodate riders of all levels. With acres of farm riding, well-schooled lesson horses, a large round pen, grass jumping arena, low-level cross country course, and a fully fenced sand riding arena, riders have everything they need to learn and achieve their equine goals.
One of the main focuses of Ardlussa Equine is providing riding lessons in a safe and structured programme. Qualified instructors ensure that riders of all ages and experience levels receive the necessary skills and knowledge to become confident and competent horse riders. Lessons include not only riding time but also essential horse handling skills, ensuring a well-rounded education in horsemanship.
For younger riders, Ardlussa Equine offers hour-long meet-a-pony sessions, allowing children of any age to have a hands-on experience with these magnificent animals. Additionally, the school offers school holiday camps throughout the spring, summer, and autumn vacations, with a variety of themed camps catering to different experience levels.
In addition to riding lessons and camps, Ardlussa Equine also specialises in horse training and sales. The team utilises equitation science to apply equine learning theory to training, whether it be problem solving, competitive training, or developing young horses from the ground up. With qualified trainers, the school offers ship-in sessions, sale on behalf, and training on a case-by-case basis to help riders achieve their goals for their horses.
The dedicated team at Ardlussa Equine is made up of Jamie Meilach and Katie Sutherland. Jamie, a show jumper and dressage rider from Canada, brings 12 years of coaching experience and an honours degree in equine management to the school. Her extensive background in various equestrian disciplines allows her to help riders realise their individual goals and find what works best for each horse. Katie, a local Kiwi equine enthusiast, has 6 years of coaching experience and 10 years of experience producing, training, and selling horses.
With a strong passion for equine science-based training, Katie provides engaging and productive lessons to start new riders on their equestrian journey.
Whether you're a beginner looking to learn the ropes or an experienced rider seeking to further your skills, Ardlussa Equine is the perfect place for you. With a focus on safety, education, and a love for horses, the school provides a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. Contact Ardlussa Equine today to start your equine adventure!
