Kate Cavanagh Equine Trainer

06/09/2026

Xc lessons!
Will be at Rangiora pc grounds Wed 9th, have space available at 1pm and 330pm .

04/09/2026

What Does Your Monthly Board Actually Pay For?

I recently saw a comment in a local horse group suggesting that boarding rates are far higher than the actual cost of caring for a horse. From the outside looking in, it can be easy to assume that board simply covers hay, feed, bedding, and basic daily care. In reality, operating a safe, well-maintained equine facility involves many additional expenses.

Along with the direct care of each horse, monthly board helps cover:

• Property rent or mortgage
• Business and liability insurance
• Electricity and utilities
• Facility, arena, and equipment maintenance
• Fuel for the equipment used around the farm
• Manure removal
• Repairs and replacement of items damaged through normal wear and tear
• Water and feed buckets, hoses, pitchforks, cross-ties, and automatic-waterer parts
• Cleaning supplies and everyday necessities for shared areas
• Payroll for the dependable people who help provide daily care

The list is nearly endless—and many of these expenses continue to rise.

Board is not simply payment for a stall and a few bales of hay. It supports the people, equipment, facilities, and behind-the-scenes work required to provide consistent, professional care while maintaining the safe and comfortable amenities horse owners expect.

There is an enormous amount of time, responsibility, and expense involved in properly caring for horses and operating a quality facility. Boarding rates reflect the true cost of providing that level of care—not just the items that are easiest to see.

21/08/2026

13/08/2026

Lock it in!!
This is a wonderful opportunity to improve your knowledge on building a better foundation working with young horses. Even if you’re not breeding young stock, you can still learn something to help establish a better relationship with your horse!!! Come along and make the most from this great horseman.

09/08/2026

What’s the hardest part about living near Rangiora??
Driving past the The Rider Shop regularly. If you have no self control maybe keep driving 😂 but if you want to enjoy the experience of finding the most luxurious horse and rider requirements go in or get online!!

03/08/2026

What does it take to compete at top level! Steve and Molly still going even in this weather!

31/07/2026

Beautiful setting on a beautiful horse!!

15/07/2026

Love my Bow Horse covers. For my ridden horses I personally choose a 100g and when our horses are clipped I add the liner. Our special broodmares go into a 250g for winter. They fit great and no mane rub!👍

11/07/2026

You can’t beat a good tb! This was a lovely horse I called Striking! Found off the track for $1500 … by Stark South . He moved like a dream ! Massive hock action with beautiful expression. He was a big horse and know one would ever notice him at the truck. But turned heads under saddle. I sold him
after he won his first novice start very comfortably! He attracted attention from many international riders but sadly the circle of dealth he never did well. It never affected his career so many lessons learnt!