I have taught Hayley-Grace for the past few years; I don’t know about her facilities, but have huge respect for her abilities, integrity and work ethic, and feel that she would be more than capable of working with and training a Kaimanawa. (Application for the 2016 Stallion Challenge)
Bill Noble
Dressage Trainer
I was recommended by a friend to consider Wake Field when requiring training for my young colt. The horse was still running with his mother at 15 months, and had very little handling, for 5 months, over the winter.
Hayley-Grace was contacted and responded immediately with positive enthusiasm and genuine interest in my young horse.
With patience, kindness and non-emotive tactics, obviously well practiced, she caught the difficult horse, taught him to load so he could travel for more training.
At times he was difficult and quite trying.
With consistent prompts and handling she gained the colt's trust and he followed her.
I could see good horse handling practices used, very like Clinton Anderson from DownUnder Horsemanship and Buck Brannaman.
I am delighted the colt has enjoyed and responded well to his education. The method and handling was well thought out and kind.
I can't thank Hayley-Grace and of course Gareth, for taking on my horse at short notice, and following through, with excellent results.
Megan Colquhoun
Warkworth
We needed rehabilitation for our stallion. Satino Ladd, after he had his foot badly cut in a gate and needed major surgery.
He stayed at Wake Field Equestrian Estate in Warkworth for about 2 months in a confined stable with rehabilitation matting and then progressed to being able to go out during the day to a small yard. The facilities were excellent.
We were really impressed with Hayley - Grace and the personal care given to him and he made a wonderful recovery due to this. Each day she had to administer medicines and hard feed twice a day. She kept the surroundings immaculate which really helped the healing process.
The Vet from Warkworth had to call weekly to change plasters and then more frequently to change dressings and being so close was so convenient. The round yard proved very helpful for this.
We would definitely recommend their stables and services to anyone needing special care and rehabilitation.
Col and Rosie Downs
Kaiwaka
Our 8 year old daughter has been having weekly riding lessons with Hayley-Grace at Wake Field Equestrian Estate for approx 9 months.
During this time we have found Hayley-Grace to be a great instructor. She is very patient, calm and encouraging with her students. Her skill and knowledge with horses is clear in the way the animals respond to her. Not only has she taught our daughter to ride and become more confident on the horse but she has also taught Lainey how to collect the pony, groom and tack up, teaching her the skills she will need to care for her own horse/pony. She is really open to sharing her knowledge.
The facilities that Hayley-Grace and Gareth provide at Wake Field are excellent.
We wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Hayley-Grace to others looking for a riding instructor or trainer. Although we will miss our lessons with her very much we wish her all the best in her new venture.
Regards
Rachel and Damian Clayton
Warkworth
Teddy was for sale on behalf through Wake Field and I would just like to say Teddy has given my mother the confidence to hack out alone and even canter by herself. She feels safe on him and I am very grateful for this. Teddy got me back into showing and I could not ask for a safer, loving gelding. He is a credit to you and his previous owner and I look forward to the many years of fun ahead.
Upon arrival to Wake Field, Hayley-Grace had given me a lot of information regarding Ted. She took me for a hack around her grounds on Ted as well as letting me ride in her arena to see if he was right for my mother and I. When we decided to purchase him she made sure he was able to float comfortably and stayed with us when he was settling in at his new home. Fantastic communication and service! I highly recommend to anyone looking for their forever horse/pony.
Thanks again.
Bridget
Bill Noble
Dressage Trainer
I was recommended by a friend to consider Wake Field when requiring training for my young colt. The horse was still running with his mother at 15 months, and had very little handling, for 5 months, over the winter.
Hayley-Grace was contacted and responded immediately with positive enthusiasm and genuine interest in my young horse.
With patience, kindness and non-emotive tactics, obviously well practiced, she caught the difficult horse, taught him to load so he could travel for more training.
At times he was difficult and quite trying.
With consistent prompts and handling she gained the colt's trust and he followed her.
I could see good horse handling practices used, very like Clinton Anderson from DownUnder Horsemanship and Buck Brannaman.
I am delighted the colt has enjoyed and responded well to his education. The method and handling was well thought out and kind.
I can't thank Hayley-Grace and of course Gareth, for taking on my horse at short notice, and following through, with excellent results.
Megan Colquhoun
Warkworth
We needed rehabilitation for our stallion. Satino Ladd, after he had his foot badly cut in a gate and needed major surgery.
He stayed at Wake Field Equestrian Estate in Warkworth for about 2 months in a confined stable with rehabilitation matting and then progressed to being able to go out during the day to a small yard. The facilities were excellent.
We were really impressed with Hayley - Grace and the personal care given to him and he made a wonderful recovery due to this. Each day she had to administer medicines and hard feed twice a day. She kept the surroundings immaculate which really helped the healing process.
The Vet from Warkworth had to call weekly to change plasters and then more frequently to change dressings and being so close was so convenient. The round yard proved very helpful for this.
We would definitely recommend their stables and services to anyone needing special care and rehabilitation.
Col and Rosie Downs
Kaiwaka
Our 8 year old daughter has been having weekly riding lessons with Hayley-Grace at Wake Field Equestrian Estate for approx 9 months.
During this time we have found Hayley-Grace to be a great instructor. She is very patient, calm and encouraging with her students. Her skill and knowledge with horses is clear in the way the animals respond to her. Not only has she taught our daughter to ride and become more confident on the horse but she has also taught Lainey how to collect the pony, groom and tack up, teaching her the skills she will need to care for her own horse/pony. She is really open to sharing her knowledge.
The facilities that Hayley-Grace and Gareth provide at Wake Field are excellent.
We wouldn’t hesitate in recommending Hayley-Grace to others looking for a riding instructor or trainer. Although we will miss our lessons with her very much we wish her all the best in her new venture.
Regards
Rachel and Damian Clayton
Warkworth
Teddy was for sale on behalf through Wake Field and I would just like to say Teddy has given my mother the confidence to hack out alone and even canter by herself. She feels safe on him and I am very grateful for this. Teddy got me back into showing and I could not ask for a safer, loving gelding. He is a credit to you and his previous owner and I look forward to the many years of fun ahead.
Upon arrival to Wake Field, Hayley-Grace had given me a lot of information regarding Ted. She took me for a hack around her grounds on Ted as well as letting me ride in her arena to see if he was right for my mother and I. When we decided to purchase him she made sure he was able to float comfortably and stayed with us when he was settling in at his new home. Fantastic communication and service! I highly recommend to anyone looking for their forever horse/pony.
Thanks again.
Bridget