Kate Cavanagh Equine Trainer

09/10/2026

What a beautiful day!!!

09/10/2026

Be great day tomorrow, look forward to seeing you all there!!

Starts at 1230pm so arrive abit earlier and get a great seat !!

08/10/2026

GIVEAWAY TIME! 🎉🐴

To celebrate the launch of our NEW Orion® S-Guard® Summer Rug, we’re giving one lucky horse owner the chance to WIN an Orion® combo valued at $169.95! ☀️

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Good luck! 🤍
T&Cs apply. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by or associated with Meta. Winner will be drawn Monday 12th Oct.

26/09/2026

Nice sunny day to get out for outing. Stuart jumping around here very relaxed and happy 😃

23/09/2026

Job opportunity! Looking for someone to come work for us from mid Oct to end of Nov.
Paid position, could be open for right person to bring a horse.

Must be very confident handling young horses!

Good attention to detail, you won’t survive if you can’t clean a paddock fast and correctly….

Fast walker, someone idling around doesn’t please me much🤣

Happy to help teach the rope”s somewhat but we really need basic experience to be responsibly good.

Please ring me on
02102628915

14/09/2026

We have a stunning self contained studio available for those wanting to escape to the country with or without a horse!! Whether you want to come stay the night and have several lessons or traveling from a far for the up coming young horse demonstration clinic !

Pm for more details

12/09/2026

06/09/2026

Xc lessons!
Will be at Rangiora pc grounds Wed 9th, have space available at 1pm and 330pm .

04/09/2026

What Does Your Monthly Board Actually Pay For?

I recently saw a comment in a local horse group suggesting that boarding rates are far higher than the actual cost of caring for a horse. From the outside looking in, it can be easy to assume that board simply covers hay, feed, bedding, and basic daily care. In reality, operating a safe, well-maintained equine facility involves many additional expenses.

Along with the direct care of each horse, monthly board helps cover:

• Property rent or mortgage
• Business and liability insurance
• Electricity and utilities
• Facility, arena, and equipment maintenance
• Fuel for the equipment used around the farm
• Manure removal
• Repairs and replacement of items damaged through normal wear and tear
• Water and feed buckets, hoses, pitchforks, cross-ties, and automatic-waterer parts
• Cleaning supplies and everyday necessities for shared areas
• Payroll for the dependable people who help provide daily care

The list is nearly endless—and many of these expenses continue to rise.

Board is not simply payment for a stall and a few bales of hay. It supports the people, equipment, facilities, and behind-the-scenes work required to provide consistent, professional care while maintaining the safe and comfortable amenities horse owners expect.

There is an enormous amount of time, responsibility, and expense involved in properly caring for horses and operating a quality facility. Boarding rates reflect the true cost of providing that level of care—not just the items that are easiest to see.