Trinity Valley

Welcome To Trinity Valley
Our Happy Place!
Lessons · Holiday Programmes · Therapy · Horsemanship

Here at Trinity Valley we offer time with horses.

Being around horses gives us opportunities for confidence building. learning and growth, mindfulness, play and exploration and physical exercise- who needs the gym when you have a horse!

We offer horse lessons, horse therapy sessions and holiday programmes for all ages and abilities in our outdoor arena and surrounding facilities.

Our lesson barn is located in rural Pyes Pa, on the outskirts of Tauranga, in the beautiful Bay of Plenty.

Our goal is to provide a safe and supportive environment for everyone.

About us...

Trinity Valley was established over 20 years ago by Pete and Carla Townsend, growing their business into what is now a trusted equine learning facility in the Bay Of Plenty. In recent years Anne McNabb has taken over as barn manager and instructor along with a small team. Whilst Pete and Carla have taken a step back from the day to day running of the barn, they still play an active role in the business.

Meet our small team of friendly staff...

Anne McNabb

Barn Manager and Instructor

About: Anne has been an instructor with Trinity Valley for 7 years and is now also the barn manager. She's had a love for horses ever since riding as a child in the UK. After moving to NZ with her family, she has gained years of experience working with children and those with special needs in the education sector. Anne is a mother of 3, with 2 dogs and a cat. She is particularly interested in equine body work.

Fun fact: Loves singing and interior decorating.

Horse bestie: Grady

Amelia McNabb

Equine and Media Manager

About: Amelia has been part of the Trinity team since 2020 and was a former student of Pete's back in 2007. She takes care of the day to day jobs, horse care, lesson prep and runs our social media/website. She is Anne's eldest daughter. Amelia now owns Phoenix and Munro (former Trinity Valley lesson horses) and Meeko the rabbit who comes to visit and greets our guests.

Fun fact: Amelia is a singer and musician, and has released music online.

Horse besties: Her own horses

Roxanne Milson

Instructor

About: Roxanne joined us as an instructor several years ago. She is originally from the Gold Coast in Australia, where she learnt to ride and is a former Trinity Valley student. Roxanne has a love for bareback riding and is the proud owner of horses; Amarni and Remy. An equal small animal lover, she owns 2 cats.

Fun fact: She is an artist and art teacher, creating digital and mixed media equine and non-equine art.

Horse besties: Amarni and Remy

Pete Townsend

Business Owner

About: Pete founded the business with his wife Carla over 20 years ago and teaches occasionally as one of our instructors. Pete is an ex-showjumper and has worked professionally training horses in the USA and NZ.

Fun fact: He loves to tell a story

Horse bestie: Emma