Matapouri Accommodation & Horse Riding
Luxury Glamping & Equine Experiences
Your Hosts
Kiley, Dylan Pullman and family are your hosts at Sandy Bay, along with 12 horses and 3 dogs - Bolt, Roxy and Bluey.
Originally, the property was a dairy farm owned by Dylan's Grandparents and Great Grandparents. Kiley and Dylan and their children are the 4th and 5th generations to live on the land.
Over the last 14 years, Kiley and Dylan have been reestablishing the native trees and plants that once would have covered the property. Of particular pride to the family are the kuwharuwharu tuna (long-fin eels) that thrive in their valley. They're an ancient species and are very much cherished and protected by the family. You might like to try one of the guided horse experiences open from Dec-May. For the Equine Nature Learning Centre please enquire as these can run through most of the year.
Kiley and Dylan love their beach locality, the beauty and the warm climate of their Northland location.
Setting up glamping & the Equine Learning Centre on their land has been a dream for a long time and they look forward to welcoming you to enjoy it!
Meet Kiley...
Starting at a young age Kiley has enjoyed trail riding, jumping, eventing, dressage, and now focuses on Equitation Science when training her horses, she is a qualified Equitation Science Coach (ESI.dip). She opened her equine business in 2011. Later with husband Dylan they opened Glamping on the property, which was a dream of theirs. Kiley encourages people to come and experience horses and nature with a lesson or out on a trail, or just enjoy the scenery from your glamp site. All the horses have their own character, follow them and enjoy their day to day life on instagram! (glampingandequine_nz).
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"Training in welfare based Equitation Science developed my natural instinct to communicate with horses further. A method to understand horse ethology and communicate in a way that makes sense to horses, strengthening our bond. When horses understand they have controllability of the pressure we as humans put on them, such as riding, they have more confidence to try what we ask safely and comfortably. Ultimately lowering stress and confusion resulting in enjoyment from a rub, it's all about effective communication - Combined Reinforcement! Private and small group lessons are available on request teaching Equitation Science with our horses or with your own horse."
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