Rangitukia is home to Maori businessman and horseman Reg Kaa. We watch as he teaches Annabelle to break a horse and see his special gift when working with horses and people.
Wild horses have roamed the central plateau since the age of Te Heuheu IV 150 years ago. To some they are a taonga that roam free, but to others they're a pest.
The Whanau Horse Trekkers of Rangitane round trip of 200 km has been going strong for 30 years. We join them as they trek through the 18000-acre Owhanga Station.
Hoiho versus hoiho, iwi versus iwi. Opotiki hosts The Gambler, an invitation only mounted games day with the very best of the sport give it all they've got for tribal pride.
Jim Morice has bred and trained Naati horses for work, sport and movies for more than 30 years. We find out what makes the Maori Naati such a special breed of horse as we join him on a round up.
Join us on the East Coast as we go to the annual Tapuaeroa Valley Horse Sports day for a remarkable display riding and see what makes Ruatoria more than just a one-horse town.
Yeha! Grab your hats, boots and spurs and get ready for some furious riding as Annabelle enters the ring at the Waikato Rodeo to compete against the best Maori Cowgirls.
And were racing now! Join us at the historic Otaki Maori Race Club. Established in 1886, we hear from the biggest and brightest of the Maori racing industry and learn what makes this community tick
In the Hokianga, Rawene and Whirinaki play a mean game of polocrosse. We discover the value of a horse and their power to change a community as life lessons are learnt through their care.
From where the first horse landed in Aotearoa in 1814, we hit the trail of our journey across the country to discover Maori horse culture. Watch presenter Annabelle Lee-Harris race her horse.
Puni Tiakiwai is a man with a deep connection to Te Urewera forest and horses. He trains horse there and heals horse using his knowledge of bush medicine.
Savanah Larsen Church comes from rodeo royalty but has decided to pursue a showjumping career along with teaching, training and working in the family business.
Turangi is the host town for the Four Nations Polocrosse Cup. Will New Zealand beat those Aussies will Zambia triumph over Ireland tune in for all the action.
Down south the 180 Degree Trust takes city kids for the trek of a lifetime in the high country of Te Waipounamu. Hoping to change lives for the better.
Yeehaa it’s rodeo in Raetihi. The Waimarino two day rodeo in Raetihi is the longest running rodeo in the country and the Waara whanau have been there since the beginning.
Laly and Sharley Haddon of Ngati Wai run one of the most successful beach treks in the country. Taking local and international tourist over their tupuna whenua and showing them the delights of Pakiri.
Place your bets as we join the fun on the beach for the annual Tolaga Bay Beach Races held at near by Kaiaua beach. It’s a chance for locals and townies to see who has the fastest horse on the coast.
Horseman Taukiri Te Whata from Kaikohe learnt his craft from the masters of natural horsemanship. He now trains horses and riders from all over New Zealand and wants to pass on his knowledge.
Amomai joins in on the Great New Zealand Trek with Hepa Paewai, Manahi and Ray. They traverse the beautiful mountains of Te Wai Pounamu raising money for multiple sclerosis research.
The tiny village of Taharoa on the King Country West Coast hosts Amomai for a trek across their whenua. Its a place that rarely gets seen by outsiders.
Ambury Park located in Mangere is the home to the Riding for the Disabled and Ambury Park School. Amomai meets the dedicated staff and students of this special place.
Hoiho returns with new host, Amomai Pihama, who takes a trip to Matakana Island for the event 'Ra Hoiho'. Amomai meets Hone Ngatai and his heavy horses. (PREMIERE)
From the wilds of Hicks Bay to the elite equine academy of Nga Tawa Diocesan School. Lizzie supports young up and coming showjumper Rangihou McClutchie.
Lizzie spends time with her cousin, champion horse starter, Tui Teka. Riding through town and jumping fences Lizzie learns how Tui is inspired by the legacy of his tipuna.
In the kingdom of Porangahau Lizzie meets the Queen of polo Harriet Te Kuru. And plays a few chukkas of beach polo with the Fresh Prince of Polo Wirihana Kururangi.
Master farrier and multiple world equestrian mounted games champion Dee Cherrington charms Lizzie as they pit their ponies head-to-head on the game field.
On the final leg of her journey Lizzie returns to her turangawaewae of Te Araroa spending time with her uncle Jack Brooking. She learns how to start a horse from her master horseman elders.