Schooling — Dressage & Jumping

At Brookby Heights, we offer professional schooling services for horses at all stages of their education, with a focus on both flatwork and jumping. Whether you’re looking to fine-tune your horse’s dressage foundations or advance their jumping technique, we bring decades of hands-on experience and proven results.

FLATWORK & DRESSAGE

Building Understanding Before Adding Complexity

Many riders find it easier to learn a new movement when their horse already understands what’s being asked. That’s where we come in.

We’re happy to introduce new movements—such as leg yield, shoulder-in, travers, half-pass and flying changes—so your horse develops the correct muscle memory and understanding.

Once these “buttons” are installed, we then work closely with you so that you can confidently ride and apply them yourself.

Dressage training at Brookby Heights
Karen Teague schooling a horse over a jump

SHOW JUMPING & FREE-JUMPING

Developing Confidence, Rhythm & Technique

With extensive backgrounds in competitive Eventing and Show Jumping, we’re well-equipped to develop your horse’s talent over fences.

Whether it’s Show Jumping or Cross Country, we focus on producing horses that are confident, rhythmic and technically correct.

Many of our horses benefit from time in our free-jumping lane, which allows them to develop confidence and enthusiasm for jumping in a relaxed, pressure-free setting.

When Confidence Has Been Lost

We also specialise in correcting issues such as refusals or loss of jumping confidence.

Our thoughtful, horse-first approach involves identifying the root cause—whether physical, mental or training-related—and then working patiently to rebuild trust and technique.

When the horse is ready, we encourage owners to join us for in-hand lessons to re-establish the rider-horse connection and move forward as a confident team.

More About Confidence & Problem Horse Training →

POSITIVE EARLY EXPERIENCES

Cross-Country Schooling

Our Cross-Country schooling is particularly popular with clients looking to introduce their horses to XC in the right way.

Early experiences over ditches, banks and water jumps matter, and we ensure they are positive, progressive and enjoyable.

This allows horses to develop the confidence and enthusiasm that carries them forward successfully through the grades.

WORKING TOGETHER

Helping Horses & Riders Progress

We are passionate about helping both horses and riders progress with clarity, trust and enjoyment.

Whether your horse needs refining, re-schooling, or simply a confident introduction to new challenges—we’re here to help.

Horse and rider training at Brookby Heights Auckland

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY

Feedback & Reviews

Ruth Lucas

“I have sent several mares to Karen to be served by Mighty Heights and have always been delighted with the care that they have received. She has always kept me informed of their progress and I have been confident that they have been treated with respect and understanding. The resulting offspring have also been exceptional and I will certainly be returning mares for the coming season.”

Shelby Cooper

“I bought Steve from Karen as my first hack a couple years ago. Steven is such a placid and kind natured horse. Karen has been helpful to me ever since I first saw him and still is to this day with maintaining my gorgeous boy. I feel very lucky to have him and from such a great place where he was able to mature and be ready to become my best mate!”

Sue Dunmore

“I just wanted to write to say thank you and how privileged we feel to be the owners of a Mighty Heights horse.

The transition from ponies to hacks can sometimes be quite problematic. The amazing nature of the Mighty Heights progeny and the training you have put into them has made this transition for my daughter not only seamless but an absolute delight.

It has completely rebuilt her confidence and reignited her passion; something I am eternally grateful for.”

Want to Take Your Horse’s Performance to the Next Level?

Contact Brookby Heights to book your horse in for schooling or to discuss a personalised training programme.