St. Peter’s offers a unique opportunity to be able to combine school and horses all at the same facility. We are excited to have you join the equestrian programme and look forward to being a part of your journey at St. Peter’s.
St. Peter’s Equestrian Centre offers a comprehensive horse and rider training programme for all levels of rider ability, from those establishing the basics to riders competing at a high level.
From daily riding lessons and farm rides to horse management and care theory sessions, our programme ensures that students can both ride and care for their horse to a high standard. Lessons include both private and group sessions, focusing on dressage, poles, jumping, cross country, games, drilling riding and horse fitness.
Additionally, students can join guided farm rides and participate in inter-school competition and practice days. Horse management sessions cover various topics ranging from health care to turnout, and everything in between.
We have experienced quality resident coaches to assist students in their learning journey, as well as bringing in additional coaches. In-house activities and competitions are available as fun events for students to gain competition experience and get to know their fellow riders.
St. Peter’s also hosts sanction Inter-schools events open to other schools and various competitions for the public at their facilities, allowing students to participate in competitions without having to travel off-site. Events cover a range of disciplines including dressage, show jumping, show hunter, and cross country as well as ribbon days.
A range of facilities are available to help students to excel in their riding and training:
• 90m by 80m Treadlite arena
• 70m by 30m sand arena
• Trotting track, and large grassed area for riding
• Cross Country paddock with a range of jumps
• Secure Tack and Feed room and classroom facility
• Safely fenced paddocks with automatic troughs.
We provide an inclusive environment that allows students to progress confidently though the levels of riding and horsemanship.
Our experienced coaching team work with each student to work on their personal riding plan to ensure goals and outcome are reached.
Dna Wells Head of Equestrian
EQUESTRIAN PROGRAMME
We aim to ensure that all students regardless of their chosen discipline learn a range of skills that demonstrates safe handling skills, capabilities of care for their horse and, safe and successful riding in a varied environment.
Based on the riding foundations on dressage, show jumping, cross-country, fitness and conditioning, we have developed levels from introductory to advanced. Once competence is reached by the student, they are awarded a certificate and progress to the next level. All students start at the same level and those more competent quickly move though the levels, gaining certificates along the way.
Horse welfare is very much in the forefront of what we do. Therefore, we aim to progress students from being competently able to care for their own horse to caring for a variety of horses to a high standard, identifying illness and injures, treatments, as well as travel and competition care. These skills are also recognised, and certificates awarded as they achieve each level.
It is also important to us that students get a firsthand experience of the wide range of equine related industries within the surrounding area, which can lead to an equine career pathway. We have termly field trips which showcase the racing, breeding, yearling preparation, veterinary and sport horse opportunities.
Emphasis is placed on student safety, and to provide an environment that is safe, supportive, and positive for students so that they can be successful in their learning experience.
We ensure St. Peter’s Equestrian Centre students have a quality equestrian experience supported by facilities and coaching that will help reach their long and short-term goals.
Our experienced and qualified coaches work with each rider to set goals and design a programme where progress can be monitored, and objectives or goals are worked towards and modified as required.
Booking and Monitoring
St. Peter’s Equestrian uses an online software system iClassPro. The link for our new site can be found here: iClassPro
Further details regarding iClassPro can be found on page 22.
Top tip:
Use iClass Pro to monitor your child’s progress and book lessons. iClassPro
EQUESTRIAN PROGRAMME CONT’D
Dressage
Tailored to suit you and your horse, private dressage lessons are available with our experienced coaches. With a 20m x 60m dressage arena full time, students can develop their test riding skills as well as complete practice dressage tests to prepare for competition. Lessons cater to those wanting to learn the foundations of dressage or the seasoned dressage competitor, as well as jumpers wanting to improve their flatwork for jumping.
Poles
A great way to build strength and improve the horse’s way of going, poles sessions provide riders the opportunity to learn a variety of skills including rhythm control, balance and rider position.
Show Jumping
With a full set of show jumps on offer, students can practice and refine their show jumping skills in group or private sessions. Fortnightly practice evenings are run alongside the lesson programme to prepare students for competition. Lessons cater for students who are just starting to learn to jump, through to competitive riders.
Show Hunter
Show Hunter provides a solid foundation for correct and technical riding. A full set of Show Hunter fences are available to allow students to prepare for competition and practice their skills.
Cross Country
Our large cross country paddock boasts a variety of different fences to enhance cross country training. Whether you are an event rider or looking to add some variety to your horse’s training, cross country sessions are a great addition to a training programme.
Farm Riding
St. Peter’s is privileged to have access to farm riding on the beautiful Owl Farm, which offers farm tracks, and both flat and hill paddocks. Students can book in for guided farm rides, catering for those who want to enjoy a leisurely hack or those wanting to do fitness and conditioning work.
Horse Management
Being able to care for your horse safely and independently is an essential part of horse ownership. Our Horse Management programme has been developed to provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to be safe and confident around horses. Topics include handing, grooming, saddlery and equipment, health, and farrier care. Guest speakers are also brought in to expand further on different topics.
Practice Nights
Run fortnightly, practice nights offer students the chance to ride a dressage test in front of a judge and/or jump a show jumping/hunter course in preparation for competition. These are the perfect opportunity for those new to competing to learn the rules and processes involved, or for more advanced competitors to give their horses valuable competition training.
LESSON PROGRAMME
Students can choose from a variety of lessons available each weekday afternoon between the hours of 3:00pm and 6:00pm. These must be booked through our online booking platform, iClassPro, for all on-site and off-site riders. This timetable is subject to change with weather and daylight hours.
Monday
Dressage: Private Lessons
Jumping: Group 50-80cm and 80cm+
Poles: Group fitness
Tuesday
Dressage: Private Lessons
Jumping: Group 80cm+, private sessions
Drill Riding/Games/fun activity: Group Lesson
Wednesday
Dressage: Private Lessons
Cross Country: Group Lessons
Poles: Group Lessons/fitness
Thursday:
Horse Management: Group lessons take place in weeks 1, 3, 5, 7, 9
Practice Night: Dressage and Show Jumping take place in weeks 2, 4, 6, 8, 10
Each weekday, students may book to ride independently instead of taking part in a lesson, during supervised hours. Independent riding must be booked through iClassPro. Students can ride on any area that is not being used for a booked lesson. No jumping can occur without direct staff supervision in a lesson situation.
Students may jump train independently to the level of certificate they hold. However, this is to be approved by the Head of Equestrian before doing so.
ABSENCES AND CANCELLATIONS
Students are expected to attend all their booked lessons. If a student is unable to attend their scheduled lesson time due to sickness or another commitment, this should be notified via iClassPro and email by 12pm on the day of the lesson where possible. Where a student does not notify their absence prior to the lesson, this will be recorded as an unexplained absence. Further details of recording absences in iClassPro can be found on page 22.
WEEKEND FEEDING AND RIDING
The Equestrian Centre is open with supervision for advertised periods twice per day, once in the morning and once in the afternoon. Outside of these times, the centre is closed for riding to students who do not have an accompanying adult.
Weekend Riding
The staff member present is in charge, and all the students must always comply with the instructions of the staff member. In the event of an emergency all people on site must follow the instructions of the staff member in charge.
Riding may be limited to certain areas; the staff member in charge will advise you of this.
No student can ride without supervision. Parents wanting to supervise their child/ren to ride their horse outside of staffing time must complete the Parent Volunteer process.
If no riders or less than three riders book in for supervised time, the time advertised for riding may be reduced.
Weekend Feeding
Horses will be checked and fed twice a day by staff.
Students can request for their horses to be given hard feed during the weekends by premixing their feed and placing it in the allocated area in the feed room. Staff are also able to prepare feeds and care for horses if students are unwell or absent.
Leave Weekends
Horses can stay on site during leave weekends. Staff will be available to feed and check horses during this time. No riding supervision will be offered.
RIDING PROCEDURES
At St. Peter’s Equestrian, we hold ourselves and our riders to the highest of standards. Therefore, there are a number of riding procedures that must be followed:
Leading Horses
Horses must be lead in a halter and lead rope which is in good working order. When being ridden, horses must be in a bridle – they are not to be ridden in a halter at any time.
Tacking Up
Horses can be groomed and tacked up in any of the top yards. For day students who have a float or a truck, horses can be tied to these, or in the top yards. Floats must be attached to a car if horses are being tied to them.
Student Attire
Students must be dressed appropriately and safely for riding and caring for their horses. While riding, students must wear a helmet compliant with current safety standards. Back protectors that meet current safety standards must be worn during cross country. Riding boots with a heel must be worn when riding a horse. Fully covered in shoes, such as riding boots or gumboots, must be always worn around horses.
When riding, students must wear long pants such as jodhpurs or riding tights, and a shirt with sleeves, such as a polo shirt or tee shirt. Singlets are not permitted for riding. The St. Peter’s Equestrian riding top is recommended.
Riding
During lessons or independent riding, horses must be wearing appropriate tack for the activity being carried out. Tack must be in good, safe condition. Bareback riding is permitted but a bridle must be worn at all times when riding. Students must always be considerate of the other riders and horses around them, particularly when riding in shared spaces.
Horses should be warmed up and cooled down appropriately before and after their lessons, for at least 5-10 minutes. After riding, horses should be washed, sponged or brushed to remove all sweat and dirt, and then appropriately rugged to return to the paddock. Students should check their horses over for any injuries, shoeing issues or ailments after their ride.
Supervision
All riding must occur under supervision from a St. Peter’s Equestrian staff member or supervised by their parent. Parents wanting to access locked areas must have completed all the steps required and seek approval from the Head of Equestrian. Riders may only be supervised by their own parents, unless permission is given from both parents and the Head of Equestrian.
HORSE CARE EXPECTATIONS
The welfare of the animals in our care is of high importance to us. This is why we have clear guidelines and expectations of all of our students when it comes to the care and management of their horse.
Daily Inspection
Students should undertake a daily inspection of their horse to ensure that it is in good health and free from injuries. A student must check the following:
• The eyes, nose and mouth of their horse are clean and free of any discharge
• Legs should be cool to touch and free of swelling
• There are no signs of lameness and/or discomfort
• A normal number of droppings have been passed
• That feed has been eaten and the horse looks bright and alert.
Feed and Water
Hay is fed out twice daily to horses as part of the equestrian fees. Hard feed is to be supplied by students at their cost if their horse requires it.
Students are expected to hard feed their own horse in the afternoon if their horse requires it, unless otherwise arranged by staff. The Equine Coordinator will distribute hard feed in the morning.
Water troughs should be checked daily, and students are expected to clean their troughs at least once per fortnight, although weekly cleaning is recommended.
Rugs
Horses should be rugged appropriately for the weather conditions. Students should monitor the temperature under the rug to ensure their horse is comfortable. Consult staff if you need assistance with choosing a rug for your horse.
Cleaning of Paddocks and Yards
Students are expected to keep their paddocks clean. This includes picking up manure and cleaning their troughs. It is advised that students muck out their paddocks daily, but this must be done at a minimum of once every three days. Troughs should be cleaned fortnightly, or weekly during summer when it is hot.
Yards are available for students to use. These must be cleaned of all manure and hay after they have been used.
Top tip:
Speak to a member of the Equestrian Team if you have any questions regarding a suitable rug to purchase.
WHAT TO BRING
We understand that you’ll have your own equipment for yourself and your horse. Below you will find a check list of our recommendations to ensure that you and your horse have everything you both need.
Horse Equipment
Horse Equipment
• Saddle and girth
• Saddle blankets x2
• Bridle
• Any additional gear such as boots, breastplates, martingales etc.
• Competition gear, such as white saddle blankets
• Whips and/or spurs.
Grooming
• Grooming kit – body brush, dandy brush, curry comb, mane and tail brush
• Washing kit – shampoo, sponge, sweat scraper, and bucket
• Plaiting kit for competitions – rubber bands, mane comb, plaiting thread and needle (optional).
Spares and Miscellaneous
• Spare halter and lead rope
• Lunging equipment if required – lunge line, side reins, lunging whip
• Horse feed
• Feed and water buckets (feed bowls in paddocks are supplied)
• Your horse’s feed and supplements. Hay is supplied
• Feed can be ordered through Cambridge Grains via St. Peter’s by setting up an account with Cambridge Grains.
First Aid Kit
• Gamgee
• Vet wrap bandages x5
• Gauze pads
• Iodine wash
• Iodine spray
• Wound cream
• Duct tape
• Animalintex poultice
• Any medications your horse needs
• Medicated shampoo.
Covers (Seasonal)
• Summer sheet and/or fly sheet
• No fill rain sheet
• 100g waterproof rug
• 200g waterproof rug
• Doona/under rug
• Optional – fleece rug.
Riders Equipment
• Approved safety helmet with yellow tag
• Riding boots and/or chaps
• Suitable long pants e.g. jodhpurs, riding tights
• Short or long-sleeved shirts – singlets are not permitted
• Riding gloves
• Suitable closed toe shoes for wearing when not riding.
HORSE ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE
We relish the opportunity to welcome returning and new horses and riders to the Equestrian Centre. Please read the information below that will guide you through the arrival and departure process.
Prior to arrival
Before arriving at the Equestrian Centre, horses need to be wormed. Tetanus and strangles vaccinations are recommended but not compulsory. Horses must be well upon arrival to the best of the owner’s knowledge. Any horse showing signs of being unwell, such as coughs, will not be permitted to enter the Equestrian Centre.
Facility Entrance
When arriving with your horse, please enter via the two truck and float entrances. These are located on Hanlin road. Float parking for on-site students is available by the stables, through the entrance next to the Treadlite Arena.
Horse Movements
All horse arrivals and departures must be notified, this ensures staff are able to monitor horse welfare on site.
Horse Arrival: All horse arrivals at the beginning of the school term must be booked with Head of Equestrian and Equine Coordinator at least 24 hours prior to arriving. Horses must arrive between the hours of 8:00am and 6:00pm unless otherwise arranged.
Horse Departure: If you will be taking your horse off-site, Head of Equestrian and Equine Coordinator must be notified 24 hours prior to departure.
Arrival and departure must be notified via the STP Horse Arrival and Departure Form, which can be found on iClassPro under the news section.
End of Term or End of Year Departure
All departures must be notified to Head of Equestrian and Equine Coordinator at least 48 hours prior to departure.
Paddocks, yards and stables must be cleaned, and all manure removed to the satisfaction of the staff. Failure to clean the facilities will result in a $50 cleaning fee.
Top tip:
Paddocks, yards and stables must be cleaned, and all manure removed to the satisfaction of the staff. Failure to clean the facilities will result in a $50 cleaning fee.
SERVICES AVAILABLE
Caring for your horse can be complicated and we aim to support you to ensure that the services required are available to you.
Farrier
A resident farrier is available for student horses and comes once per week. Families are to provide an email for this service as they will be invoiced directly by the farrier. There is no oncharge service available for this. Students are to book in for the farrier one week in advance by completing a form in the office and putting their horse’s name on the board. You are welcome to arrange your own farrier to come on site.
Ordering Feed
St. Peter’s is affiliated with Cambridge Grains. Students can place an order via the school, to be delivered weekly as required. To utilise this service, families must have an account directly with Cambridge Grains to pay for the feed; there will be no on-charging via the school.
If students wish to purchase feed that Cambridge Grains does not stock, please do so via your own arrangements.
Weekday Feeding
Staff can feed horses for students before school. Feeds need to be mixed in advance by students. If students are unable to premix their feeds, please arrange with staff for this to be done.
Weekdend Feeding
Staff will be on-site to feed and check all horses twice a day. Hay will be given at the time an students can request for their horses to be fed by premixing their feeds and placing them in the allocated area.
Holidays and Leave Weekends
Students are welcome to leave their horses on-site during the school holidays and on leave weekends. Feeding, care, schooling and exercise of your horse can be arranged. Please contact a staff member to book this in.
Equine Specialists
Equine specialists such as dentists can be organised to come and treat horses. These services will be advertised when available or can be requested by students. Students can organise for an equine specialist of their choice to come and treat their horse.
Paddock Care
Staff are able to muck out paddocks for students when they are away or otherwise unable to muck out their paddocks. There is a charge for this service.
Stables
There are four stables available for students to hire. Please contact the Head of Equestrian to arrange this. Bedding is supplied and students are responsible for keeping the stables clean and mucked out.
Horse Exercising and Schooling
Staff can exercise and school horses on behalf of students on request and for an additional fee. Please contact the Head of Equestrian regarding this service.
SERVICE INFORMATION
The purpose of Health and Safety, along with policies and procedures, is to ensure the safety and welfare of all students, parents and members of staff, and to ensure statutory law requirements are met.
Health and Safety
All students, parents and visitors should observe the Health and Safety requirements of the Equestrian Centre and take all necessary steps to protect themselves and others by noticing/ reporting any hazards and following the instructions of the staff. A safe environment is the responsibility of everyone and is to be considered always as part of everyday life.
St. Peter’s Equestrian align with all St. Peter’s School policies and procedures, and best practice procedures within the Equestrian Industry, mainly ESNZ, NZPCA, and Horse and Donkey Animal Welfare Act.
These are, but not limited to:
• Helmets must be approved and have the correct ESNZ/NZPCA sticker. Helmets must be always worn while riding.
• Uphold horse welfare standards as per the Act.
• Abide by the Change of Rein campaign.
Horses are a creature of flight and can be easily startled, therefore utmost respect is required when handling and riding horses.
Common workplace hazards include but are not limited to:
• Horses and ponies
• Contour of property
• Weather conditions
• Equipment and obstacles
• Buildings and gateways
• Water and water troughs
• Movement of vehicles
• Internal and external road crossings
• Spectators
• Adjacent sports events causing noise and flying objects.
Policies and Procedures
St. Peter’s has a full set of policies and procedures that can be provided on request; however, we do have on display the following:
• Health & Safety Policy
• Disputes and Complaints procedures
• Sport Code of Conduct for Student Athletes
• Sport Code of Conduct for Parents
• Child and Young Persons Protection Policy
SERVICE INFORMATION
CONT’D
Team Events
Representing St. Peter’s at equestrian events is open to all St. Peter’s students. There are over nine North Island Secondary School events over the year, with St. Peter’s Equestrian Centre hosting five of them.
Carnival events are open to all levels, and we encourage all riders to give these ago. For Cup and Championship events we follow our team selection policy. For more information regarding the application process for all events, please contact the Head of Equestrian.
For events hosted on site we welcome help from all parents. We aim to use these events as fundraising opportunities to father support the growth of the equestrian centre. Help can be given on set up or on the day with the baking, cooking or selling of the food, scoring or writing, picking up poles, and gate stewarding.
Extra costs are associated with entering team events, these will be notified as soon as they are known to us. These costs can include and are not limited to: entry fee, yarding, ground fee, staff and coachcosts, administration, medic, evo fees, etc.
Parent Volunteers
To obtain access to the facility so that you can supervise your child/ren ride on the weekend outside of supervised riding time, parents must sign up as a Parent Volunteer with the Head of Equestrian.
This ensures the safety of all on site at the time and involves competing a police vetting, health and safety and site induction, once this is all done, we can issue you a key to gain access to the feed and tack rooms.
Parents are then responsible for the safety of their child during this time, all booking for this are to be made through iClassPro, you will be given a code to warier the ground fee charge.
All accident and incidents need to be report as soon as possible to the Head of Equestrian.
Top tip: Parents and Caregivers can sign up as Parent Volunteers to supervise their child.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF ALL
Many of the responsibilities listed below have been covered throughout this handbook. However, below is a handy list to ensure everyone understands their responsibilities at St. Peter’s Equestrian.
St. Peter’s Equestrian
• The Head of Equestrian is responsible for overseeing of all equestrian activities
• St. Peter’s will maintain facilities to ensure that they are fit for purpose and oversee a capital development programme for the Equestrian Centre with plans to update facilities
• Supervision and coaching of riders tending to and riding their horse is given each afternoon between 3:00pm and 6:00pm on weekdays
• Supervision of riders tending to and riding their horse is given over the weekend when events are not held for a limited time; this time is arranged mid-week though a booking system during termtime
• To provide a variety of coaching and supervision experiences each weekday afternoon during term times, sessions include, but are not limited to, flatwork, show jumping, show hunter, cross country schooling, fitness, hacking and horsemanship
• To work with the student and implement strategies to achieve their equestrian goals.
Parents and Caregivers
• Must sign in on each arrival; the sign in device is in the front room of the Equestrian Centre building
• Must seek approval to be on site outside of student riding times
• Must communicate with the Head of Equestrian, in advance, if a parent/caregiver wants to be involved in their child’s supervised riding times after school.
Parent Volunteers
For those who wish to be involved in their child’s supervised riding times outside of staffed hours and gain access to the tack and feed room, please contact the Head of Equestrian to complete the volunteer process.
This process requires parents/caregivers to complete Police Vetting, an online Health and Safety skills training and test and a site induction.
A key is then issued, and you are required to supervise your own child tending to and riding their horse at all times when staff are not on site.
All Students
• Are to follow the instructions of the coaches and staff at the Equestrian Centre
• Are all required to book lessons in advance via iClassPro
• Must be on time for scheduled sessions and communicate if unforeseen circumstances arise that result in students unable to make their riding session
• Must wear appropriate footwear that protects the whole foot at all times when working with horses e.g. yard boots or riding boots
• Must wear safety approved helmets – refer to ESNZ and NZPCA standards (yellow tag)
• Must wear safety approved body protectors when jumping a cross-country jump - refer to ESNZ and NZPCA standards.
• Must not ride alone
• Horses are not to be approached by a nonEquestrian Programme student without permission from the coach or staff
• Appropriate riding attire to be worn, jodhpurs, short or long-sleeved shirts, no singlets
• No cell phones to be used while riding –emergency use only
• Students may be asked to dismount their horse at the coaches or staff discretion if they see the situation becoming unsafe
• It is recommended that gloves are to be worn, sunscreen applied and a sun hat to be worn when not riding
• To report all hazards, concerns, and issues to either the coach or Head of Equestrian, as soon as possible
• To communicate and record all movement of horses to and from the St. Peter’s equestrian facility via the Google Form
• To ensure the facility is clean, tidy and free of hazards at all times, all students are required to do a weekly duty and are responsible for their yards and tack area.
On-site Students
• Paddocks are allocated to students at the start of each term
• Are responsible for moving their horses around their allocated paddock. Staff are happy to advise students on how to manage their grass.
• Are responsible for mucking out their paddocks. It is recommended this is completed daily and left no more than 2-3 days. The Paddock
Care charge will apply if this is not done
• Are to leave their paddock mucked out and clean when moving to another paddock, taking horse away for holidays and leave weekends The Paddock Care fee will apply if a staff member is required to clean the student’s paddock
• Clean the troughs when moving into a new paddock and then once a week.
Off-site Riders
• Arrive in time for your lesson and in correct riding attire for the session booked
• Clean area you use before leaving.
Unmounted Riders
• Arrive in time for your lesson you have booked in to.
USING ICLASSPRO
iClassPro is a comprehensive online system for lesson booking and streamlining communication. Both students and parents can use the system to book lessons, notify absences and change classes easily from their device. Parents can support students in all areas if needed.
iClassPro also has the added benefit of skill tracking, through this we can measure and monitor riding progress, report directly to students and parents and award certificates of completion through the student portal.
Creating an Account
Click iClassPro to create an account. Please read and familiarise yourself with the privacy policy and terms of use before agreeing to them. A verification code will then be sent to your email address.
Next, please add your child (students) and fill in their details. Repeat if you have more than one child. You will also need to agree to the student and family policies.
Booking a Class
Lessons can only be booked via the My Account tab, where you will see a summary of your student. Each student must purchase a punch pass before they can choose a class to enrol in. Once the punch pass has been purchased they can click Punch In to join that class..
A pop-up will appear once a class has successfully been booked. You can return to the My Account page, select the blue enrolments icon to see a summary of all the classes.
Notifying of Absences
Select Future Absences from the My Account tab, to unenrol from the class. From here you can notify your absence from one or all classes booked in for during that period. You can also select the attendance option to get a summary of lessons attended and missed.
Should a student be unwell, away from school or otherwise unable to care for their horse, staff are able to take care of the horse. This should be notified via iClassPro and email by 12pm on the day of the lesson where possible.
Monitoring Progress
There is a full list of the skills students have been evaluated on and the date they were evaluated. This gives a clear picture of the skills each student has achieved.
Certificates
These are awards via email and at the beginning of each term once all the skills are achieved in that level.
Merchandise
You can purchase the equestrian riding shirt, riding tights and embroidered saddle blankets and other items under the fees and merchandise tab.
Payment
Term payments for the Equestrian Programme are taken through iClassPro, along with booking the arena outside of the programme time.
Get in Touch
If you have any questions or challenges with signing up or using the system, help can be provided.
EQUESTRIAN PROGRAMME ENROLMENT PROCESS
If you would you like to find out more about the Equestrian Programme and or to understand the process for enrolment, please contact Dna Wells, Head of Equestrian.
Upon contacting Dna, she will arrange a mutually convenient time for an interview to take place.
Following the interview, Terms and Conditions, along with rider and horse information paperwork will be sent to parents.
Once received, confirmation of your place in the programme will be emailed to you.
Enrol Today
Contact Dna Wells, Head of Equestrian, to arrange your interview.
Email Dna
FEES SCHEDULE FOR 2025
Student Fees
On-site Riders - student horses living onsite, fee includes: Paddock grazing and day yard, full facility use, full programme access, certificates of completion, group and individual lessons, daily horse check and feeding, hay supplied, field trips, social events, STP ground fees and help, support and advise at all times.
Off-side Riders - students transport horses in for lessons, fee includes: Full facility and programme access, certificates of completion, group and individual lessons, field trips, social events, STP ground fees and help, support and advise at all times.
On charge costs will be for team events (entry fee and school team fee), equestrian uniform, saddle blanket and specialist instructors. Other external costs are the responsibility of the parents and caregivers and are to be paid through their own arrangements; these can be for: drenches, horse treatments, farrier, hard feed and extra hay.
For students who enrol in either the On or Off- side Equestrian programme for the full duration of the year, there will be a rebate of 100% on your Term 4 fee.
Unmounted Riders - Students who do not have a horse or those students who are not enrolled in an equestrian programme, fee includes: Access to horsemanship class, certificate completion, field trips and social events.
St. Peter’s Alumni, St. Peter’s Outside Students
yard fee
per horse Overnight stable fee
Payment of Fees
All fees are to be paid termly in full.
Availability is dependent on number of enrolments.
Leasing a horse
An option of leasing a horse for those students who don’t have their own can be arranged. We will work with you to find a suitable match.
Equestrian Withdrawal Process
If a student wishes to withdraw from the Equestrian Programme permanently, parents must provide four weeks’ notice in writing to the Head of Equestrian to qualify for a refund.
For those wishing to leave the Equestrian Programme for short period of time, the full terms fee will apply. This will guarantee your place in the programme and a paddock for grazing.
Refunds
Refunds may be available for students who are unable to attend the Equestrian Programme for over a 3-week period and have a medical certificate. A refund may apply and is at the discretion of the Head of Equestrian.
Enrolment Process
See page 23
All Enquiries
Contact Dna Wells, Head of Equestrian, to arrange your interview.
