Sport horse schooling and pre-training
Programmes built around a horse's existing experience, physical condition and intended direction.
Karaka · South Auckland
From Strong Foundations to Competitive Performance
Equestrian training and sport horse development led by advanced event rider, trainer and ESNZ certified coach Simone Kann.
Balmoral Stables
Individual programmes for horses and riders, built around the horse in front of you.
Young horse starting and development
A progressive introduction to ridden work, with the emphasis on confidence and correct foundations.
Rider coaching and mentoring
Tailored to your experience, goals and chosen discipline, privately or in small groups.
Dressage and flatwork
Systematic, correct flatwork as the foundation the rest of a horse's training is built on.
Pole and jump training
Gymnastic and jumping work that develops balance, technique and confidence over a fence.
Hill work and beach conditioning
Conditioning away from the arena to build fitness, soundness and a willing attitude to work.
European sport horse breeding
Quality European-bred horses raised for disciplines including eventing and dressage.
Young horse preparation and sales
Horses produced and presented for buyers in New Zealand and the international market.
The trainer
Simone Kann
Simone is an experienced New Zealand equestrian professional, advanced event rider, horse trainer and coach. She has competed in eventing and dressage, and has held international coaching and equestrian management roles.
- ESNZ Certified Coach
- Competed to 4-star eventing
- Competed to Prix St Georges dressage
- FEI eventing and show jumping record
- Equestrian manager and head coach in China
Training approach
How horses are developed here
Individual horse development
Every horse develops differently. Temperament, experience, physical maturity and intended future all shape how a programme is planned.
Varied schooling
Arena work is supported by pole exercises, jumping, hills and beach conditioning, developing balance, fitness and confidence.
Horse care and nutrition
Training is considered alongside nutrition and overall condition to support physical development and performance.
Confident partnerships
Horse and rider work focuses on clear communication and a sound foundation for continued progress together.
Enquire
Talk to Simone about your horse
Whether you are after schooling, coaching, a young horse started, or a sport horse to buy, get in touch to talk through what would suit.
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Phone+64 21 127 1997
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Emailbalmoral05@gmail.com
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Address840 Linwood Road
Karaka, Auckland