Young Horse Start School 4th - 14th January 2027
Each year Russell hand picks four students to attend the Young Horse Start School at Brumby Farm where under his guidance they start their own young horses under saddle. Attendance is by application to russellhigginsnz@xtra.co.nz.
If you are fit, have attended at least our Stage 1, 2 and 3 Foundation Clinics and have a great attitude to learning then please apply.
The cost is $3000 which includes board for your horse, camping and lunches.
Foundation Series
Stage 1 - Essential Ground Skills - 23rd/24th January
Stage 2 - Control & Confidence in the Saddle - 27th/28th February
Stage 3 - Progressing your Horsemanship - 3rd/4th April
Stage 4 - Beyond the Basics - 8th/9th May
These are progressive courses so you need to have done the ones before, but you can book any number.
$440 per clinic
Email Ruth to book brumbyfarm@xtra.co.nz
Focus on Foundation Experience Week 25th - 29th January
Perfect if you are starting out with our foundation programme and really want to accelerate your learning over five days or if you have a young horse that would benefit from the experience. Mornings are spent in clinic-style learning and afternoons are your own time for individual lessons (at extra cost of $100/hr) or to practice.
Cost is $890 (includes horse board, camping and lunches)
Working Equitation, Naturally Camp 17th - 21st February 2027
This camp has been a favourite since we launched it in 2025. Five full days to immerse yourself in the growing sport of Working Equitation. The first three days are taught by Russell and the last two days are taught by Jo Bard from Mystery Creek Lusitanos who competed for the UK Working Equitation team during her time over there. Open to students who have attended our Stage 1 and 2 clinics.
$1390 (includes horse board, camping and lunches)
Versatile Horse Camp 10th - 14th March 2027
This is a "have a go" week where you can try your hand at a variety of purposes for your horsemanship from liberty to Working Equitation to La Garrocha to obstacle tournaments. It's a lot of fun and a great chance to have a week away with your horse. Open to students who have completed our Stage 1 and 2 clinics.
​
$1390 (includes camping, horse board and lunches)