English + Horse Riding – 4 week course
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Improve your English language skills and ride horses. You can learn or improve any of the following skills:
- Riding
- Horse Care
- Feeding
- Dressage
- Show Jumping
- Cross Country Riding
Our qualified riding instructors can teach you the basics or improve your riding skills if you are already experienced. Any level of riding ability is accepted.
Horse Treks are also available
Course Hours:
Monday to Thursday 9am – 3.30pm
Friday 9am – 12pm (Friday afternoon is your own free time)
Students may choose to extend the number of weeks on their course.
Work Opportunities
If your visa condition allow we will refer you to an employment consultant who will assist you to gain either seasonal, part or full time employment.
Accommodation
Own Arrangements – If you wish to make your own living arrangements, you will need to inform us of the details on the enrolment form.
Note: The National Trade Academy is not responsible for and does not arrange your accommodation. You will be invoiced for your accommodation by the accommodation provider, not the Academy.
Student Visa
To enable you to study on this course you will need to apply for a Study Visa or Permit from NZIS. The following information is a brief outline of what NZIS will require from you.
To enter New Zealand you need:
- to have an offer of a place from a New Zealand education provider such as a school, polytechnic or university
- evidence that you’ve arranged accommodation through the education provider or through another person
- to be in good health and of good character. If your stay is longer than six months, in some cases you may need to complete a TB clearance. You may also need to complete a medical and police certificate depending on how long you intend to stay in New Zealand
- a passport that’s valid for at least three months past the date you are to leave New Zealand
- proof that you plan to leave New Zealand once you’ve completed your study
- proof that:
- you’ve paid any course fees that you’re required to pay,
or - you’re exempt from paying fees
or - you have a scholarship or an award that covers your fee
- you’ve paid any course fees that you’re required to pay,
- proof that you have enough money to support yourself during your stay
- to have the right visa for your visit.
The course is approved by the New Zealand Qualifications Authority under the provisions of the Education Act 1989, and the National Trade Academy Ltd is accredited to teach it.

