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Come and stay at Kowhai Residential School of Riding's farm stay in the Canterbury foothills and enjoy riding a well-schooled horse with a helpful instructor. You can stay in your own private room with all meals provided, and your evenings can be spent relaxing in the farmhouse, with free Wi-fi. Enjoy a mix of horse riding lessons and guided farm trekking to suit your riding skills and abilities!
You will stay in a private single, double, or twin cabin with all bedding provided. Evenings can be spent relaxing in the large sitting room with air conditioning, TV, and free Wi-Fi.
Note: This schedule is to be used as a guide only and will change due to weather, rider's ability, and number of guests. Horseback riding is only available subject to fine weather and safe operating conditions. Kowhai reserve the right to cancel any horse riding on days when circumstances beyond their control would affect the safety of horses and riders. There is no reduction in the farm stay fee should this take place.
Liz started Kowhai in 1969. Liz holds ESNZ GRADE II - Performance coach in Show Jumping, Dressage & Eventing. She also holds NZPCA ‘A’ certificate and a Workplace First Aid Certificate. In 2017 Liz was awarded a gold bar for long service to New Zealand Pony Club. In 2019 Liz was awarded a QSM for services to equestrian sports and the community.
Becci holds NZPCA ‘A’ & ‘H’ certificate, was the 2017 NZPCA coach of the year and is our farrier, cook and instructor. Becci also hold's a Workplace First Aid Certificate.
During your stay, you will be provided with daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner. All meals will be eaten in the homestead with the family.
Kowhai is 11km from Oxford town - from boutique shops, cafes and restaurants, markets, local arts and craft through to jet boating on the Waimakariri River, playing golf, or testing your skills on the mountain bike trails. The mountain valleys and ridge lines offer opportunity to enjoy alpine and forest environments for those who love to hike or short bush and village walks are close by for those who prefer a leisurely amble.
Christchurch International Airport
44 km
Transfer included
Please book your flight to arrive at Christchurch International Airport (CHC). Transfers from and to this airport are included. Kowhai Residential School of Riding will pick you up from the airport.
The airport is located 75 kilometers from the farm, about one-hour drive away.
Arrival and departure times are flexible to suit your flights and transfers are available 24 hours / day.
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