Meraki Equine | Horse Training & Young Horse Development
Feilding, Manawatu
At Meraki Equine, based in Feilding, Manawatu, we offer professional and ethical horse training services, including starting young horses, schooling, sales preparation, mileage, and further development programs tailored to each horse’s needs. Our approach is calm, consistent, and grounded in science and compassion.
Supported by on-site experts in horse welfare, with regularly visiting specialists in hoof care and equine bodywork, we provide a well-rounded, enrichment-based training experience for horses and their owners across the Manawatu region.
Local & Experienced
Located in Feilding, we proudly serve horse owners in Palmerston North, Ashhurst, Marton, surrounding areas and beyond.
Young Horse Training Services
We offer a structured, ethical approach to starting horses under saddle, giving them confidence, softness, and responsiveness from the very beginning.
Biomechanics-Informed Approach
Understanding the horse’s movement allows us to train with balance, soundness, and long-term physical wellness in mind.
Patience Meets Expertise
With years of experience handling green horses, sales prospects, and complex cases, we adapt every program to suit your horse’s individual temperament and learning style.
Our Philosophy
At Meraki Equine, showing up for your equine companion is the bottom line. We’re driven by a deep respect for the horse, blending traditional horsemanship with modern, evidence-based training methods. Our goal is to build trust, nurture confidence, and help horses and riders grow together — whether your dream is the show ring or a confident ride at home.
We produce soft, responsive horses that reflect your long-term goals, no matter how big or small.
Schooling & Sales
Starting & Further development programmes
Mileage
At Meraki Equine we specialise in starting young horses. Offering horse training services based on Equitation Science principles. Our training is designed to ensure your horse becomes responsive, confident, and safe under saddle, whether you're preparing for competition, pleasure riding, or sales.
Meet Peta
Hailing from Whakatane, I was absolutely spoilt to have such an incredible playground for both me and the horses that came into my life. I was privileged enough to have my first pony provided by my parents, but equally humbled enough at the fact that she was green broke, had a few tricks up her sleeve, and the reality of the logistical nightmare that was getting your saddle to your horse on a bike quickly set in. Luckily, kids bounce and gravel doesn’t hurt too much through leather boots! Regardless of the few scrapes, dings and questionable ways to fall off- I felt like the luckiest kid in the world, and that feeling never left.
My devotion and huge learnings throughout my career have led me to the success I have in working with horses and their people. Meraki means to put a piece of yourself into what you do, and I am proud that each horse I work with leaves with a little piece of myself and my work when they depart.
