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Height:
15.3hh Colour:
Bay with white blaze Sex:
Mare Breed:
Thoroughbred x Clydesdale Vachi is the queen of our herd. Vachi is Denise’s horse, used
for stock work, trekking and the odd Dressage lesson; she joined the team in
October 2003. Vachi and Denise have taken part in two Otago Goldfields
Cavalcades in 2005 and 2006 and other treks around Otago and Southland. Cara
is currently developing Vachi’s jumping confidence. Vachi is used for
clients when not away cavalcading but is not a horse for anyone, more suited
to those with some experience or a kind relaxed personality suits her, as she
is a very kind and sensitive horse. |
Racy (Funtime) Height:
16hh Colour: Sex:
Gelding Breed:
Thoroughbred (Racing
is Fun x Cheverly) Racy has been with us since August 1995
and is a great asset to the team.
He was Cara’s Pony Club mount and stock horse for many years,
but is now used for clients and pony club riders. Racy is a very versatile
horse and has competed successfully in A&P Shows, Gymkhanas, One day
horse trials (up to Open PC level), Dressage, Show Jumping, Side-saddle and
Western events, with us. Cara achieved her Pony Club B Certificate on
Racy. Racy is a great mount for
almost anyone beginner or experienced, good with children. |
Pam (Pandora) Height:
14.1hh Colour:
Bay with white
markings Sex:
Mare Breed:
Pam
is our great little horse (Pony) with a great big personality. Pam was a new
addition to the team Dec 2005 to replace Lani. Pam is great fun for children
and small adults and adapts well to riders ability. She has a varied
background from some Pony Club to trekking and is a great asset to our team.
Pam is very safe but enthusiastic so the timid beginner may feel the need to
start on the lead. Great pony to have lessons on whether you are learning to
ride or wanting to build confidence after years out of the saddle, she can
also jump. |
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Height:
17hh Colour:
Black Sex:
Gelding Breed:
Thoroughbred (Statutory
x Double Flight) Sam is our gentle giant, lovely gentle sweet natured horse
with lots of character. He competed in our local (Owaka Pony Club) gymkhana
in 2004. Sam is a great trekker,
can be enjoyed by many, particularly good horse for taller people, teenagers
and a great blokes horse. |
Height:
16hh Colour:
Liver chestnut with white markings Sex:
Mare Breed:
Thoroughbred (Nokomai
Station bred, Sire:
Dandyman) Tammy has been with us since May 1998 and was
Heidi’s Pony Club mount and stock horse. She is another very versatile
mount who has competed successfully in many equine disciplines again up to
open pony club level. Another
great mount for any level rider including children and nervous beginners. |
Height:
15 hh Colour:
Black Sex: Mare Breed:
Standardbred New addition October 2005. Poppy has a kind natured and is sweet
little horse with a fantastic walk, but will also trot and canter, when
asked. She is a good team horse, safe and energetic horse for the experienced
rider or a relaxed confident beginner.
Many children get on very well with Poppy, responsive and willing. |
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Height:
16.1hh Colour:
Liver chestnut with flaxen mane & white markings Sex:
Gelding Breed: Stationbred ClydeX (Beaumount
station bred) Beau is owned by John Burgess and has been a valuable
asset to our team. He joined our team October 2005 when John was unable to ride,
and may continue living at Te Taunga and be used part time when he’s
not away with John. Beau is an
experienced musters hack and trekking horse, he has been on many cavalcades
and treks. Beau suits many riders and is a great steady horse for nervous beginners. |
Height:
15.3hh Colour:
Dark Bay/Black with small white markings Sex:
Gelding Breed:
Thoroughbred Wez, more affectionately known as ‘the little
weasel’, is king of our herd. Loads of character, keen jumper. He is
currently Cara’s top stock horse and ridden by her as the guide horse
for his willingness to go first anywhere he is asked, but is equally happy to
ride anywhere in the group as Cara moves around to help when needed. Great to
lead other horses off. Wez has been with us since May 2004 and has
successfully competed in ODHTs & Show jumping. |
Height:
15.3hh Colour:
with white markings Sex:
Mare Breed:
Stationbred ClydeX (Glenary
Station bred) New addition May 2006, Debs has spent the winter getting
used to her team mates and exploring Te Taunga as she took part in mustering
sheep and cattle, riding down the beach which was something new for her and
going on family rides. Reliable steady horse for the beginner with plenty of
getup and go for the more experienced rider. Debs is an example of the New
Zealand Stock horse type. |
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Height:
16.2hh Colour:
Chestnut with white
markings Sex:
Gelding Breed:
Throughbred Blue is another 2006 winter addition we are pleased to add to the team. He has had a varied past and is another been there done that horse, with competition history. Great fun relaxed horse with no-nonsense for those with some experience or confident learner. Good horse for lessons whether it is first time riding or learning to jump. |
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Height:
16.1hh Colour:
Dapple Grey Sex:
Gelding Breed:
Anglo Arab (Sire:
Ravenscliff Totara) |
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Our horses have a great life here at Te Taunga living
outdoors as they would naturally
in the wild, with room to move, trees and hills for shelter and fresh
water troughs or creeks. The
majority of our horses are very rarely or never covered so we do not interfere with their natural ability to regulate their own
body temperature. In the winter
our horses enjoy some time-out on
a 70 acre hill to roam around in their herd as they naturally would in the wild. |
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We try our
best to provide our horses with a stress free life, we believe keeping
our horses in a natural environment
(as often as possible for domesticated horses) helps them live a happy healthy life free from diseases
and viruses that can be common amongst horses that are kept in close confinement,
this fits in well with our organic
farming system and our belief of working with nature not against it. |
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Here at Te Taunga we believe we have a good team of horses. They all have
plenty of personality and character
so there’s sure to be a horse to suit you. They are not follow the
leader trail riding horses, they are riding
horses, stock horses, Pony Club Mounts and many have been or still are ribbon winning competition horses so
are great all-rounders. Our horses are versatile
and get used on the farm as stock horses as well as being used as riding
horses for clients on adventure rides and for lessons, some still go to
pony club with local children and teenagers, and some still go to the odd
competition. We try our best to match riders with a suitable horse. Not every
horse will suit every person like people some personalities do clash. The
majority of our horses are big but are very placid and gentle with children. |
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Beau taking good care of Connor |
Racy
checking out what Rya has to offer |
Racy investigating Cindy’s pet lamb |
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Bookings and
Enquiries Cara McGill Te Taunga Adventures The Catlins, Mobile/Text
+64 (0)27 629 2904 Please leave a
message , we may be out riding Email
classiccharm@hotmail.com |
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