Catlins Horses

28/06/2026

Great opportunity

SUNDAY 12TH July 10am -1pm
Invercargill
Balance Equestrian

Limited spots!
‼️Just a few spaces left!‼️

🐴Join us for this special workshop about CONNECTION, LIBERTY, MIND +BODY, RELATIONSHIP based HORSEMANSHIP and more🐴

Horses will be provided!

Practical and informative, learn and connect with like minded people, enjoy something different, feel welcome and be excitet to explore the connection between human and horse🥰🐴

We explore and practise:

🐴 Relationship-Based Horsemanship
Learn how connection, trust, and communication create the foundation for a willing and responsive horse.
🐴 Introduction to Liberty
Experience the principles of working with your horse through connection rather than control.
🧘 Yoga for Equestrians ( standing practise)
Develop body awareness, balance, mobility, and relaxation to support your riding and everyday wellbeing
🧠 Mind & Body Coaching
Explore how your thoughts, emotions, and physical state influence your horse and your relationship together.
💛 Finding Connection
Strengthen the bond between you and your horse through practical exercises and mindful interaction.

Whether you are new to these concepts or looking to deepen your partnership with your horse, this workshop offers a supportive and welcoming environment to learn, connect, and grow.

No previous yoga or liberty experience required.

Sign up link in the comments😊

12/05/2026

Congratulations to Veronica of In Flow Equine Therapy who has recently completed her MM training to become Certified, a huge amount of time and effort goes into this. A couple of our horses were used for some of her many case studies. One of several body workers we use for our horses. We look forward to seeing her here again.

To celebrate becoming a Masterson Method Certified Practitioner (MMCP) im running a giveaway for 1 x Masterson Method Equine Bodywork Session.
To Enter:
🦄 Follow my Facebook and Instagram pages
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🦄 Tag someone who's pony/horse would benefit from a session.
Winner will be drawn on Saturday 16th May 2026
Winner must live in the Otago or Southland region.This giveaway is in no way associated with Meta. 🐎❤️

20/09/2025

Stay at Pounawea motor camp ride with us, handy location just across the river.

24/08/2025

Ride with us stay down the road. We'll be open from 1 October. Pre-season rides may be available for experienced riders only from 20 September. Bookings Essential Www.catlinshorseriding.co.nz

School holidays sorted ✅
Fresh air, sandy toes and family memories are waiting to be made at the Catlins New Haven Holiday Park.

Opening – just in time for the school holidays!

Book now and make unforgettable memories with us! https://www.catlinsnewhavenholidaypark.com/bookings

15/08/2025

Thanks to guidance from Horseyoga we'll be offering horse yoga this season lots to learn but hey you have to start somewhere. If your keen to stop and slow down book some time to practice yoga with our horses.

The oneliner on my t-shirt (inhale the good s**t exhale the bulls**t) and his halster; ( stretch and breath) Thats all folks, you can do it🤛 catch youre breath

04/08/2025

The biggest lesson I ever learned didn’t come from a textbook. It came from standing in a muddy field, holding the lead rope of a horse who wouldn’t move.

And suddenly, I realised—it’s never about getting there fast.
It’s about learning how to stand still without giving up.
It’s about taking one small step—then another.
It’s about not quitting, even when it feels like nothing is changing.

You wouldn’t rush a nervous pony.
You’d meet them where they are, every single time.
You’d speak softly. You’d give them space.
You’d celebrate the tiniest shift.

So why don’t we treat ourselves like that?

At Equimotional, we know this:
Progress isn’t always visible.
But it’s always happening.

Bit by bit.
Breath by breath.
Hoofprint by hoofprint.

Stop trying to gallop up the mountain in three months.
Be okay with grazing your way there over three years.
You’re not behind. You’re just becoming.

Keep going. You’ve already come so far.

03/08/2025

End of July snap shots . . . Enjoy

15/07/2025

Mid winter update
Over the last month we've
Had few rides.
All horses had dentals done
Dee and Nancy competed in 2nd Telford winter showjumping series bringing home a few ribbons.
Crystals been treated for ulcers and was scoped today more treatment needed.

Buy your vouchers for rides and activities next season to save $$ before prices go up and help us fund treatment.

Www.catlinshorseriding.co.nz