Grey sport horse jumping a white upright in the show jumping ring

Equestrian

Sport horse training and rider coaching

Schooling for eventing, dressage and show jumping, and coaching for riders who want to progress with their horse.

Sport horse schooling

Schooling for sport horses at any stage

Balmoral Stables provides schooling and competition preparation for sport horses at different stages of their development.

Each horse is treated as an individual, with a programme designed around its existing experience, physical condition and future direction.

Schooling may include

  • Dressage and flatwork
  • Pole exercises
  • Jump training
  • Hill work
  • Beach conditioning
  • Fitness and physical development
  • Competition preparation
  • Sale preparation

Suited to horses being developed for eventing, dressage, show jumping, hunting or pleasure riding. Balmoral Stables also breeds a small number of European sport horses for eventing and dressage.

Sim Kann riding a dapple grey horse out along a farm track

Rider coaching

Coaching built around you and your horse

Sim coaches riders looking to improve their skills, develop their horses and build greater confidence in their partnership.

  • Dressage and flatwork
  • Jumping
  • Rider position and effectiveness
  • Competition preparation
  • Rider mentoring and confidence building

Lesson formats

Three ways to work together

Private lessons

One to one at Balmoral Stables, focused on what you and your horse need most right now.

Group lessons

Small groups at Balmoral Stables or at other locations around South Auckland.

Clinics

Held elsewhere in New Zealand, for riders and groups who want a longer block of coaching.

Enquire

Talk to Sim about your horse

Tell Sim about your horse, where you are riding and what you are working towards, and she will let you know what is available.

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