Mctavish Horsemanship

Mctavish Horsemanship Hey Rory here, how can I help? This site is to give you information and updates about our business and to help promote our new venture!
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I’ve made my living through horses for almost 30 yrs now - I’ve started thousands of horses and helped almost as many troubled ones, I also travel New Zealand handling youngsters, advising owners and solving problems. We are now offering week long residential courses in horsemanship unlike anything else available! Come and stay upstairs in our fantastic barn accommodation with your horses below in

our ultra-safe pens. During your stay you will see Rory working with horses at different stages of training, from Week 1 where they have never been saddled to their final week preparing to go home. You will also receive a daily lesson, have access to our facilities and accompany us on your horse as we ride down the forest and beach. If you're interested in working cattle from your horse or learning to throw a rope we can customise your stay. Helping us a little with daily chores will help you feel like part of the team and make for a good nights sleep !

12/04/2026

Forward is my favourite.

I’m opening up a limited number of spots for horse starting and handling this season.This isn’t a full-time return to it...
30/03/2026

I’m opening up a limited number of spots for horse starting and handling this season.

This isn’t a full-time return to it — just taking on a few horses where I can do it properly and get them set up right.

If you’ve got:
• A young horse needing a solid start
• One that needs groundwork or a reset
• Behaviour issues that aren’t getting better

I can help.

My focus is simple — build a horse that’s safe, responsive, and actually usable long-term. No shortcuts, no fluff.

Spots open from May.

If you’re interested, flick me a message and we’ll have a chat about your horse.

Come along - It will be fun!
30/03/2026

Come along - It will be fun!

23/03/2026

This is a good clip, Ike gets some learning done 😉

There’s a couple of spaces still available.
26/02/2026

There’s a couple of spaces still available.

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19/02/2026

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Welcome to our website

18/02/2026
17/02/2026

A bit of fun behind the scenes, I was assistant Horsemaster, horse trainer and stunt performer on this show, It was a great time!

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57 Waikuku Beach Road
Christchurch
7402

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