Nicola Urquhart Equestrian

About

Schooling, training, lessons, competing horses,
turnout and presentation. 0276318134
[email protected]

Story

My passion for horses started when my father brought my first pony at the age of three. Being brought up in a racehorse family meant that horses was part of everyday life and I soon became a very competitive horse rider. I started Pony Club at five and have been apart of many teams events from Mounted Games to Springston Trophy's.
From a young age I started eventing and show riding for Kathryn Kirk of Willowspring Stud. I was lucky to begin the training and first season under saddle of the young ponies of Willowspring Stud and learnt very quickly how to get the best results in the training of young ponies to get success. I also rode for many other owners around New Zealand at various shows and events. I moved on to horses off the racetrack very quickly and before long was out competing in the hack ring at 15 years old. During my school holidays and weekends I would also work many long hours in the harness racing stables getting workout drives and going on to gain a National Certificate in Harness Racing in 2004. These hours in the stables taught me a lot about stable management, feeding requirements, training regimes and exceptional horsemanship skills. I further went on to train as a Veterinary Nurse and have worked full time for the last eight years in a Veterinary Clinic while successfully producing and competing many Show Hacks and Eventors from Thoroughbreds to Warmbloods. Now that I have started a young family I have decided to work from home with the support of my lovely partner who also has many years of equestrian experience with breaking in horses and farrier work. I am looking forward to the season ahead and working with my clients to get the best from their horses as well. For any of my services please contact me directly so I can work out something best suited to you and your horses needs.