Horsemanship
CLinics & Camps
We use the principles of psychology, communication and understanding in all of our horse development, rather than methods of force and fear based training that is often used in the horse industry.
No pretending, no shortcuts, and no backroom horse breaking. We love horses, we understand how they think, feel and behave. The world needs changing for horses, for their welfare and we are here to make a difference.
Horsemanship
CLinics & Camps
We use the principles of psychology,
communication and understanding in all
of our horse development, rather than methods
of force and fear based training.
We are genuine, certified
Natural Horsemanship professionals.
With a wealth of experience and passion.
We are owned and operated by a Licensed Parelli Professional and ambassador for animal welfare. Parelli Natural Horsemanship is a movement which focuses on education to fulfil the mission of making the world a better place for horses and the humans that love them.
We choose this because we believe in a better way — a way that puts the horse and the human on a path of mutual growth, trust, and understanding.
Horsemanship Clinics
2 half days $550/pp | 3 days $750/pp
Sue Edwards | 3 Day clinic
4-6 NOVEMBER 2025
This clinic will be a great chance to advance your horsemanship through exploring varied disciplines while in a supportive environment in a beautiful landscape.
Sue Edwards offers a unique blend of expertise as both a coach and a top-level competitor. Sue is a British Eventing Accredited Coach, has competed in Dressage at Grand Prix levels, showjumping at International levels, and was twice the national champion in combined training, along with 26 years experience.
A natural horsewoman, Sue’s passion and skillset across these disciplines has a strong foundation of working through natural horsemanship principles while focusing on competitive success. Blending the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of riding, ensuring horse and rider work together in harmony.
Not able to bring your horse with you, but still wish to attend?
Options to lease a horse and equipment. Please contact us to discuss finding the best possible equine partner for your course.
HORSE GRAZING:
We will have yards available for participants bringing their own horses. You will be required to keep the stalls clean and feed and water your own horses.
EQUIPMENT:
You will need to bring any equipment needed for your horse, feed for your horse, feed and water buckets, brushes, hoof picks, etc.
– Notebook and pen
– Camp chair
– Hat and sunscreen
– Water bottle
– Clothing for all conditions, the clinic will continue regardless of weather
CAMPING:
Camping may be available on site, but there are no showers, or book your own accommodation. There are a great many lovely Airbnb’s and lodges in the Glenorchy region to choose from, with a variety of budget options. If you would like our assistance with booking accommodation or recommendations, please call 021766437 or email, bookings@lighthorseadventures.com
CATERING:
Tea, coffee and water available. You are welcome to BYO lunches and snacks, OR order them through Lighthorse at an additional charge.
DRIVING YOURSELF:
We are located in the Dart Valley, Glenorchy. You will need to allow 1 hour to drive from Queenstown.
Our address is, 2 Swamp Road, Glenorchy, Otago, 9372.
HORSE ARRIVAL:
Horses should arrive the day before the clinic so that they are settled in by the start time of the clinic. Please call to discuss your arrival time.
If a participant cancels more than 30 days from the clinic date, they are able receive a refund for any fees paid.
If a participant cancels less than 30 days from the clinic date, but more than 14 days before the clinic date, they will lose their deposit but will be refunded the other 50% paid.
If a participant cancels less than 14 days from the clinic date, they will not receive any refund.
All terms and conditions can be found here: https://www.lighthorseadventures.com/terms-conditions/
Level 1 ~ officially assessed | $900/Pp
Neil Pye | 3 Day clinic
MARCH 2026
The Art of Liberty can be summed up as: “When you take the halter and lead rope off, all that’s left is the truth” This is the ultimate test of your connection.
Neil Pye will set you up to achieve your HORSEMANSHIP goals and dreams.
FOR THE HORSE:
This clinic helps your horse work on his gymnastic improvement and overall athletic capability. By creating good self carriage without a rider, a horse develops better posture and movement overall, which translates very well to the saddle.
FOR THE HUMAN:
Playing at Liberty helps you develop more control over your energy. As your horse learns to follow your suggestion, you learn how to be more effective and clear in making your suggestion. You learn the exact amount of energy it takes to get your horse out at a trot and at a canter, you also learn how to be more precise in your body language when you want your horse to back up, come forward, change direction, or make transitions.
Experience how your connection on the ground sets you and your horse up for Freestyle Riding, with or without a saddle…. a strong connection at Liberty can be the difference that makes the ‘difference’
This event will be followed by 2 days of advancing horsemanship for levels 3+. These two days will be a smaller, more exclusive clinic. Please talk to us if you’d like to book all 5 days!
To set you up for success in these subjects, you would need to have completed a minimum of level 1 in the Parelli Natural Horsemanship program and ideally be progressing through the level 2 course material.
This pathway can be found and followed step by step here: https://community.parelli.com/share/c9AyJ-QKXPMzjGLg
NO STALLIONS
Not able to bring your horse with you, but still wish to attend?
Options to lease a horse and equipment. Please contact us to discuss finding the best possible equine partner for your course.
HORSE GRAZING:
We will have yards available for participants bringing their own horses. You will be required to keep the stalls clean and feed and water your own horses.
EQUIPMENT:
You will need to bring any equipment needed for your horse, feed for your horse, feed and water buckets, brushes, hoof picks, etc.
– Helmet and riding apparel
– Saddle or bareback pad and saddle
– Blanket/pads
– Carrot stick and savvy string
– 12ft, 22ft and 45ft lines
– Halter
– Bridle or hackamore (depending on what you usually ride in)
We are riding out onto stones on the riverbed, your horse will need to either be shod, or have hoof boots. Cavallo hoof boots can be purchased through us if desired.
* If you do not have any of these items please let us know and we may be able to arrange lease or loan of these.
– Notebook and pen
– Camp chair
– Hat and sunscreen
– Water bottle
– Clothing for all conditions, the clinic will continue regardless of weather
CAMPING:
Camping may be available on site, but there are no showers, or book your own accommodation. There are a great many lovely Airbnb’s and lodges in the Glenorchy region to choose from, with a variety of budget options. If you would like our assistance with booking accommodation or recommendations, please call 021766437 or email, bookings@lighthorseadventures.com
CATERING:
Tea, coffee and water available. You are welcome to BYO lunches and snacks, OR order them through Lighthorse at an additional charge.
DRIVING YOURSELF:
We are located in the Dart Valley, Glenorchy. You will need to allow 1 hour to drive from Queenstown.
Our address is, 2 Swamp Road, Glenorchy, Otago, 9372.
HORSE ARRIVAL:
Horses should arrive the day before the clinic so that they are settled in by the start time of the clinic. Please call to discuss your arrival time.
If a participant cancels more than 30 days from the clinic date, they are able receive a refund for any fees paid.
If a participant cancels less than 30 days from the clinic date, but more than 14 days before the clinic date, they will lose their deposit but will be refunded the other 50% paid.
If a participant cancels less than 14 days from the clinic date, they will not receive any refund.
All terms and conditions can be found here: https://www.lighthorseadventures.com/terms-conditions/
Level 1 | $400/pp
Parelli Natural Horsemanship | Level 1 | 4 Day Clinic
Level 1 – The Partnership level, focuses on safety on the ground. We will cover the 7 Games and how to play them to create a language, respect and trust. Parelli Natural Horsemanship is known for building safety and respect between horses and their humans through love, language and leadership.
Learn the Natural Horsemanship program that has created more horsemen and women worldwide than any other.
Famous for helping ordinary horse lovers to get extraordinary results with their horses and changing the way we communicate and interact with our horses.
In this clinic will cover level 1 and 2 of the Parelli Program with a half day format over 4 days.
The morning will be level 1 and the afternoon for level 2. Join in for both classes with your horse, or watch for the half day you’re not attending.
Level 1 – The Partnership level, focuses on safety on the ground. We will cover the 7 Games and how to play them to create a language, respect and trust.
Not able to bring your horse with you, but still wish to attend?
Options to lease a horse and equipment. Please contact us to discuss finding the best possible equine partner for your course.
HORSE GRAZING:
We will have yards available for participants bringing their own horses. You will be required to keep the stalls clean and feed and water your own horses.
EQUIPMENT:
You will need to bring any equipment needed for your horse, feed for your horse, feed and water buckets, brushes, hoof picks, etc.
– Helmet and riding apparel
– Saddle or bareback pad and saddle
– Blanket/pads
– Carrot stick and savvy string
– 12ft, 22ft and 45ft lines
– Halter
– Bridle or hackamore (depending on what you usually ride in)
We are riding out onto stones on the riverbed, your horse will need to either be shod, or have hoof boots. Cavallo hoof boots can be purchased through us if desired.
* If you do not have any of these items please let us know and we may be able to arrange lease or loan of these.
– Notebook and pen
– Camp chair
– Hat and sunscreen
– Water bottle
– Clothing for all conditions, the clinic will continue regardless of weather
CAMPING:
Camping may be available on site, but there are no showers, or book your own accommodation. There are a great many lovely Airbnb’s and lodges in the Glenorchy region to choose from, with a variety of budget options. If you would like our assistance with booking accommodation or recommendations, please call 021766437 or email, bookings@lighthorseadventures.com
CATERING:
Tea, coffee and water available. You are welcome to BYO lunches and snacks, OR order them through Lighthorse at an additional charge.
DRIVING YOURSELF:
We are located in the Dart Valley, Glenorchy. You will need to allow 1 hour to drive from Queenstown.
Our address is, 2 Swamp Road, Glenorchy, Otago, 9372.
HORSE ARRIVAL:
Horses should arrive the day before the clinic so that they are settled in by the start time of the clinic. Please call to discuss your arrival time.
If a participant cancels more than 30 days from the clinic date, they are able receive a refund for any fees paid.
If a participant cancels less than 30 days from the clinic date, but more than 14 days before the clinic date, they will lose their deposit but will be refunded the other 50% paid.
If a participant cancels less than 14 days from the clinic date, they will not receive any refund.
All terms and conditions can be found here: https://www.lighthorseadventures.com/terms-conditions/
Level 2 | $390 PER PERSON
Parelli Natural Horsemanship Level 2 | 4 Day clinic
Level 1 – The Partnership level, focuses on safety on the ground. We will cover the 7 Games and how to play them to create a language, respect and trust. Parelli Natural Horsemanship is known for building safety and respect between horses and their humans through love, language and leadership.
Learn the Natural Horsemanship program that has created more horsemen and women worldwide than any other. Famous for helping ordinary horse lovers to get extraordinary results with their horses and changing the way we communicate and interact with our horses.
In this clinic will cover level 1 and 2 of the Parelli Program with a half day format over 4 days. The morning will be level 1 and the afternoon for level 2. Join in for both classes with your horse, or watch for the half day you’re not attending.
Level 2 – The Harmony level, is both on the ground and ridden. Now we are safe, we focus on really starting to have fun with our horses and we learn how to be a leader and dance partner for them. You will build more connection on the ground and begin your journey of Freestyle riding (riding without contact building to bridle-less).
Cost
Level 1: $400
Level 2: $390
Both levels: $700
Horse and equipment hire available. This clinic is instructed by graduate of the Parelli Program and 3 star licensed Parelli Professional Lynetta Schionning.
For more information on Parelli and what it can do for you and your horse, visit https://shopus.parelli.com
Not able to bring your horse with you, but still wish to attend?
Options to lease a horse and equipment. Please contact us to discuss finding the best possible equine partner for your course.
HORSE GRAZING:
We will have yards available for participants bringing their own horses. You will be required to keep the stalls clean and feed and water your own horses.
EQUIPMENT:
You will need to bring any equipment needed for your horse, feed for your horse, feed and water buckets, brushes, hoof picks, etc.
– Helmet and riding apparel
– Saddle or bareback pad and saddle
– Blanket/pads
– Carrot stick and savvy string
– 12ft, 22ft and 45ft lines
– Halter
– Bridle or hackamore (depending on what you usually ride in)
We are riding out onto stones on the riverbed, your horse will need to either be shod, or have hoof boots. Cavallo hoof boots can be purchased through us if desired.
* If you do not have any of these items please let us know and we may be able to arrange lease or loan of these.
– Notebook and pen
– Camp chair
– Hat and sunscreen
– Water bottle
– Clothing for all conditions, the clinic will continue regardless of weather
CAMPING:
Camping may be available on site, but there are no showers, or book your own accommodation. There are a great many lovely Airbnb’s and lodges in the Glenorchy region to choose from, with a variety of budget options. If you would like our assistance with booking accommodation or recommendations, please call 021766437 or email, bookings@lighthorseadventures.com
CATERING:
Tea, coffee and water available. You are welcome to BYO lunches and snacks, OR order them through Lighthorse at an additional charge.
DRIVING YOURSELF:
We are located in the Dart Valley, Glenorchy. You will need to allow 1 hour to drive from Queenstown.
Our address is, 2 Swamp Road, Glenorchy, Otago, 9372.
HORSE ARRIVAL:
Horses should arrive the day before the clinic so that they are settled in by the start time of the clinic. Please call to discuss your arrival time.
If a participant cancels more than 30 days from the clinic date, they are able receive a refund for any fees paid.
If a participant cancels less than 30 days from the clinic date, but more than 14 days before the clinic date, they will lose their deposit but will be refunded the other 50% paid.
If a participant cancels less than 14 days from the clinic date, they will not receive any refund.
All terms and conditions can be found here: https://www.lighthorseadventures.com/terms-conditions/
Private Lessons
Whether you’re working through a challenge with your own horse or simply want to deepen your understanding of Natural Horsemanship, we offer one-on-one coaching to meet your specific need.
Sessions are tailored to you and your goals. Maybe you’re building confidence, refining your communication, or looking for that breakthrough with a horse who’s been misunderstood. We create space for real learning—patient, practical, and focused on partnership between horse and human.
Private Lessons
Private riding and Natural Horsemanship coaching with Licensed Parelli Professional Lynetta Schionning.
Private riding and Natural Horsemanship coaching with Licenced Parelli Professional Lynetta Schionning. Receive tuition on one of our awesome horses. Lessons are for 1 hour, longer lessons may be available to be booked by contacting Lighthorse Adventures on 021766437.
Our horses are not machines, and they have been trained with particular cues and communication. We don’t kick or yank our horses and you’ll be asked to use the methods that they are familiar with when you ride with us.
Our rider weight limit is 105kg, allowances for riders outside of this weight limit may be granted for experienced riders or for shorter rides, depending on the riders’ weight. Any allowances made by Lighthorse must be granted in writing and will be checked on the day.
We have different sized horses for different sized people. But at the end of the day, horse riding is still an athletic activity and you need to be able to get on and get off safely without hurting yourself or the horse. Please be honest about your weight and ability as there will be no refunds if you’re turned away from your ride because inaccurate information was provided. If in doubt (call us) to discuss your needs prior to booking.
Cancellations must be made with a minimum of 24 hours notice prior to the day of your booked ride to qualify for a booking re-schedule or refund. Cancellations and booking changes made after 30 days, but prior to 24 hours will incur a 10% of the total booking fee, cancellations made within 24 hours of the day of your booked ride are non-refundable.
All terms and conditions can be found here: https://www.lighthorseadventures.com/terms-conditions/
PrivatE Lessons – 10 package
Master your skills and save with 10 private coaching lessons with Licensed Parelli Professional Lynetta Schionning.
Private riding and Natural Horsemanship coaching with Licenced Parelli Professional Lynetta Schionning. Receive tuition on one of our awesome horses. Lessons are for 1 hour, longer lessons may be available to be booked by contacting Lighthorse Adventures on 021766437.
Our horses are not machines, and they have been trained with particular cues and communication. We don’t kick or yank our horses and you’ll be asked to use the methods that they are familiar with when you ride with us.
Our rider weight limit is 105kg, allowances for riders outside of this weight limit may be granted for experienced riders or for shorter rides, depending on the riders’ weight. Any allowances made by Lighthorse must be granted in writing and will be checked on the day.
We have different sized horses for different sized people. But at the end of the day, horse riding is still an athletic activity and you need to be able to get on and get off safely without hurting yourself or the horse. Please be honest about your weight and ability as there will be no refunds if you’re turned away from your ride because inaccurate information was provided. If in doubt (call us) to discuss your needs prior to booking.
Cancellations must be made with a minimum of 24 hours notice prior to the day of your booked ride to qualify for a booking re-schedule or refund. Cancellations and booking changes made after 30 days, but prior to 24 hours will incur a 10% of the total booking fee, cancellations made within 24 hours of the day of your booked ride are non-refundable.
All terms and conditions can be found here: https://www.lighthorseadventures.com/terms-conditions/
We are located in the Dart Valley, Glenorchy.
You will need to allow 1 hour to drive from Queenstown.
We’ve partnered with Evolve Rentals to offer an exclusive offer. Simply mention Lighthorse Adventures when booking with them directly via email and you’ll get a flat rate of $100 per day with any hatchback vehicle booking with them!
Yes, our rider weight limit is 105kg, allowances for riders outside of this weight limit may be granted for experienced riders or for shorter rides, depending on the riders’ weight. Any allowances made by Lighthorse must be granted in writing and will be checked on the day.
We have different sized horses for different sized people. But at the end of the day, horse riding is still an athletic activity and you need to be able to get on and get off safely without hurting yourself or the horse. Please be honest about your weight and ability as there will be no refunds if you’re turned away from your ride because inaccurate information was provided. If in doubt (call us) to discuss your needs prior to booking.
Cancellations must be made with a minimum of 48 hours notice prior to the day of your booked ride to qualify for a booking re-schedule or refund. Cancellations and booking changes made after 30 days, but prior to 48 hours will incur a 10% of the total booking fee, cancellations and changes made within 48 hours of the day of your booked ride are non-refundable.
All terms and conditions can be found here: www.lighthorseadventures.com/terms-conditions
RIDE THE GLACIAL RIVERS
WHERE MIDDLE-EARTH COMES ALIVE.
We offer tailor made custom day rides and package experiences.
Perfect for private groups, couples, surprise proposals, advanced horsemanship
or any adventure you can dream up through the stunning surrounds of the Dart Valley.