About
An individual approach to training horses and riders
840 Linwood Road, Karaka, South Auckland.
Balmoral Stables
The facility
Located at 840 Linwood Road in Karaka, Balmoral Stables provides an individual approach to training horses and riders.
Training programmes may include dressage, flatwork, pole work, jumping, hill work and beach conditioning. Each programme is developed around the horse's stage of training, temperament, physical development and intended future.
Balmoral Stables also breeds and develops quality European-bred sport horses for disciplines including eventing and dressage.
- Dressage and flatwork
- Pole work and jump training
- Hill work
- Beach conditioning
- Fitness and physical development
- Nutrition and general condition
The trainer
Simone Kann
Simone Kann is an experienced New Zealand equestrian professional, advanced event rider, horse trainer and coach.
She has competed in eventing and dressage, with experience at 4-star eventing and Prix St Georges dressage level. Simone has also held international coaching and equestrian management roles, including working as an equestrian manager and head coach in China.
At Balmoral Stables, Simone works with young horses, established sport horses and riders. Her approach focuses on building confidence, developing correct foundations and supporting the progression of each horse and rider combination.
- ESNZ Certified Coach
- Competed to 4-star eventing
- Competed to Prix St Georges dressage
- FEI eventing and show jumping record
- International equestrian manager and head coach experience in China
The principle
"Each programme is developed around the horse's stage of training, temperament, physical development and intended future."
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