Our History and Mission
At Silverstream Clydesdales, we are passionate about preserving the history and the unique features of this rare breed. Our team is dedicated to providing a hands-on experience that includes a Teamster's refreshment alongside harness demonstrations, educational discussions, and the opportunity to get up close to these magnificent horses for photos and a sensory experience. We take pride in offering an unforgettable experience that allows visitors to connect with the beauty and strength of the Clydesdales, making us stand out in the equine industry.
Our Clydesdale Story
At Silverstream Clydesdales, we are passionate about preserving the history and unique features of this rare breed. Our hands-on experience includes teamster’s refreshment alongside harness demonstration, educational discussion, and the opportunity to get up close to these magnificent horses for photos and a sensory experience. Come and be a part of our journey to celebrate the beauty of Clydesdales.
Silverstream Clydesdales is the realisation of a dream for artist Susie Izard and her daughter, rural contractor & animal technician, Cate Smith. As a young girl living in Tekapo with her family, Cate was a horse trekking guide and after much saving and pleading for her own, she got her warm blood horse, Pete. Susie wanted to keep her company & got their very first Clydesdale - the beautiful gentle Billy. Two very sensibly named horses that started a journey that, at times, didn’t seem sensible!
After many years of hard work, challenges, learning and developing their knowledge of these gentle giants they are now building their own herd of beautiful Clydesdales. They can now share their respect and love for this beautiful rare breed with visitors to New Zealand.
From small beginnings, where they were only going to ride their two horses in the mountains, they now have four Clydesdales; are active members of the Clydesdale Horse Society of NZ, the Canterbury Clydesdale Club and are on the Mackenzie A&P Show Committee. They both travel and show their horses at South Island horse shows (A&P)
They regularly take their horses on multi-day pleasure rides in the mountains of the South Island and try a range of low level riding disciplines as well as harness work; and aim to expand their breeding interests to contribute to the future of this rare breed of horse. They are hugely supported by the NZ Clydesdale community and continue to keep learning but, most importantly, have a lot of fun.
You May Need To Know ..
Visiting us:
Visits are on a pre-booked basis - please email, phone or message us via our social media pages
Minimum age: suitable for all ages.
Abilities: We are on an even and flat ground surface and medium sized coaches can park close to the yards - so suitable for differently-abled visitors.
Toilet facilities are not yet available, please visit the new Fairlie public toilets prior to arrival.
This is not a horse riding experience, you’ll see and interact with Clydesdales up close.
First aid trained host.
Health and safety briefing at the beginning of your visit.
We operate in all weathers, wear warm clothes or a sun hat!
Sustainability:
Our horses are vegan! All their feed is either produced on our farm or sourced in South Canterbury.
We recycle with our council and compost leftovers for our vegetable garden.
Our merchandise is designed by us and sourced locally where possible.
The horse yard timber is oregon and milled at Ashwick Flat - the fencer lives locally.
Pricing:
Deluxe Package
$550 inc GST for up to 4 guests
$130 inc GST per person for up to 12 guests
Rate negotiable for more than 12 guests.
Express Package
$30 per person, minimum number 4 guests for booking
We accept cash and credit cards (visa & mastercard) - a deposit may be required to secure your booking
Cancellation policy:
All booking cancellations 7 days prior will be refunded in full.
50% of booking cost will be refunded between 7 days and 24 hours of your cancellation request.
No refund is available within 24 hours of your departure time.