Overdale Riding Centre

About Trudy Head coach owner operator:

I was 12yrs old when I got my first pony, brought for me by my lovely grandparents. I was lucky as a young rider for my mother to value good riding tuition and I went to a variety of excellent coaches on a regular basis. Pony Club, Ribbon Days and One Day events followed

As a adult rider ESNZ Eventing was my main passion, with success, fun and friendships a

long the way. I fell into teaching by luck at a local riding school here in Cambridge. During this time as Head Coach I helped the business reach the highest target of clients at their 5th year of being open and this is something I am very proud of. It was there I started my NZ Pony Club coaching qualifications and joining coaching clinics. What I offer here at Overdale Riding Centre is a unique experience of pure riding. Keeping it real helps riders understand working hard to ride can be hugely rewarding. What I see in my riders is a boost in confidence, increase in self esetem and a feeling of empowerment. I often get told by parents of the riders that this increased confidence crosses over to other areas of the riders life in school and social situations. Being intuitive helps me know when the riders are ready to push for more or when to wait for a better time. I find the riders learn to trust me quickly which encourages them to strive, set and achieve goals

I enjoy getting to know the parents and riders on a more personal level and this creates a community vibe at Overdale, where everyone is encouraging and helpful to others. Safety is paramount at Overdale and being a NZ Pony Club qualified coach means following the NZPCA curriculum for safety procedures while riding and handling our pony. And lets not forget my wonderful herd of safe children's schoolmaster ponies. Each pony offers something different to learn in the safest possible way. All have been owned and competed by children prior to purchase. I hope to see you in the saddle soon;_-)

Overdale Riding Centre provides horses and ponies for riding lessons, developing skills at a pace to suit

We cater for ages 4+ and all abilities on very well schooled ponies

Lessons by the school term or pay as your go

All enquiries to Trudy Lyles 0211279361 or email [email protected]