Littleriver Equestrian

24/09/2026

The count down is on, only 6 days before camp starts!
A big thank you to our camp sponsors!

Our Spring Littleriver Auction Camp (Sept 30 to Oct 2) is packed with challenges, camp cash and an auction full of goodies. These legends help make it happen, so please go and show them some love.

Saddlery Warehouse Wellington
New Zealand's largest saddlery retailer, From saddles, bridles, rugs, and grooming essentials. Our amazing local store is located in Upper Hutt!

Punk Ponies Tack Shop
A NZ online tack shop with colourful gear, including loads of saddle pads and horse boots in every colour. Perfect for matchy matchy riders.

HERDD bedding
NZ made, low dust pine bedding for horses and farm animals, with compostable packaging.

HERDD pet care
Natural NZ made shampoo bars and balms for pets, from the same team as the bedding.

Pony plaits nz
One of our wonderful riders runs her own paracord business, our go to for reins and neckropes!

Charlie Road
NZ made home fragrance and bath and body products as well last custom made crochet ponies with a portion of profits going to equine charities.

Heart Horse Books
Equestrian fiction and creative companion books from NZ author Dee Jamieson. Great for horse-obsessed readers.

Paxx Equestrian
Enrichment toys that give horses a safe, fun way to nibble, explore and play, like the Nibble Rope.

Vetpro
NZ supplements and health products for horses and dogs, developed by a vet and a nutritionist. Looking after our horses from the inside out.

Living Rural Pāuatahanui
A local, family owned farm supply and feed store located in Pāuatahanui, Wellington. They also do local deliveries!

Thank you all for supporting our riders!

23/09/2026

ONLY A FEW SPACES LEFT!

October 9th: Games Day
9AM – 3PM each day - $120
A day full of laughter, ponies, and games! From ridden games to unmounted group games, we learn best when it's fun!

All our other full days are now full!

Perfect for beginners and intermediate riders aged 5-14!
Find more info on our holiday program on our website https://www.littleriverequestrian.com/programs

23/09/2026

The perfect way to try us out before you join!

We have two lesson spaces available this Saturday!
10am and 11.30pm

Our 30m trial lessons give you a solid idea on what it's all about and whether we're the right fit for you.
One-off trial lessons are $70.

Get in touch to book

22/09/2026

I grew up with horses, but most of my childhood was spent riding on our property, mostly just me and Mum.

I had horsey friends here and there, and Pony Club later on, and I loved so much of it. Camps, hacks, helping set up for shows. But I was a nervous rider, and I remember feeling not good enough more often than I'd like to admit. When lots of people love the same thing, there's always a bit of comparing and I'd experienced my fair share.

I never really found the community I was looking for, so we built it. Littleriver is the place I wish I'd had. A good day here is swimming in the river with the ponies. Nobody's worth is measured by how high they jump, and kindness to each other and to the ponies is non-negotiable. Every rider belongs, whatever their level.

Turns out it's what our riders love most too. Ask them their favourite part of camp and it's the river, the ponies and their friends. ❤️

-Tayla (featuring baby me photos!)

21/09/2026

ADULT DAY PROGRAM
Saturday 10th October 10-3pm
Whether you are a complete beginner, you ride all the time or you're getting back into it, come join us for a relaxing horse filled day!
Great chance to learn some new things, get your pony out and about or ride one of our lovely school ponies!

18+ $100
Contact us to book

20/09/2026

Equine Science course
Join us for term 4!
Fortnightly Saturdays | 1–2pm (Second week fortnight)

Ever wondered what's actually going on inside that horse brain?
Wet explore the biology, behaviour, history and psychology behind the horses we love. We look at how horses learn, how they communicate, how their bodies work, and why understanding all of that makes you a more thoughtful, effective rider and handler.
Aimed towards intermediate to advanced teens and adults who are interested in learning more about the horse.

$100 for the term (5 sessions)

This term we have learnt things like:
how the first horse ancestor had four toes on its front feet
how there are no muscles below the knee or hock, only tendons and ligaments
how Lucerne (alfalfa) is a legume, so it's much higher in protein and calcium than grass hay like timothy or ryegrass
and how two black horses can have a chestnut foal if parent can carry a hidden copy of the dilute chestnut gene.

18/09/2026

Meet Willa, one of our regulars at Littleriver.

She's currently working hard on her level 4 with the aim to pass in next term. She's part of pony group, has private lessons, and is a Big Buddy in our buddy program who never says no to helping out around the yard. She is super smart and is always keen to learn more, whether its camp, equine science or spending a teachers only day at the barn.

Next weekend she's off to her first offsite comp on Winter and we could not be prouder. Hardworking, caring, and switched on, Willa is the kind of rider Littleriver is built around.

17/09/2026

What some of our amazing campers say about our Littleriver camps!

We've been running camps every holidays for over 10 years!
This Spring our 3 day camp is a mix of taskmaster meets horse camp, with challanges galore and an auction to finish it off!!

17/09/2026

SOME OF OUR FAVE HORSE CRAFTS!
Whether it's a pony group, a holiday program or a camp, you'll likely see us running horsey crafts at some point! It's a great way to build teamwork, motor skills, and communication, all while quietly teaching kids about horses!
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Whether it's a pony group, a holiday program or a camp, you'll likely see us running horsey crafts at some point! It's a great way to build teamwork, motor skills, and communication, all while quietly teaching kids about horses!

17/09/2026

The Littleriver learning pathways are designed to help our riders grow into kind, confident all round horse people.
It allows riders and their support crew to see where they are on their journey, gives them clear goals and ensures no foundations are skipped!

Our level two is the second step on our pathway.
Riders who pass their level two can trot by themselves, understand basic horse communication, gear up independently and more!