Simone Kann and a client with a chestnut sport horse at Balmoral Stables

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
Simone Kann leading a rugged bay horse at a competition

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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