Karaka · South Auckland
Equestrian sport horses and thoroughbreds, trained and developed by advanced event rider, trainer and ESNZ certified coach Sim Kann, with a particular focus on starting young horses under saddle.
Balmoral Stables
Balmoral Stables works across equestrian sport horses and thoroughbreds, with young horse starting under saddle at the heart of both.
Equestrian & sport horses
Sport horses at every stage, from young horse starting under saddle through to schooling and preparation for eventing, dressage and show jumping.
Thoroughbreds
Thoroughbreds started quietly and progressively, then carried through pre-training and education for the track, a new discipline or a new rider.
Balmoral Stables also breeds European sport horses and produces horses for sale. See Breeding and Horses for Sale.
The trainer
Sim 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.
Training approach
Every horse develops differently. Temperament, experience, physical maturity and intended future all shape how a programme is planned.
Arena work is supported by pole exercises, jumping, hills and beach conditioning, developing balance, fitness and confidence.
Training is considered alongside nutrition and overall condition to support physical development and performance.
Horse and rider work focuses on clear communication and a sound foundation for continued progress together.
Enquire
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.
