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Waikite Valley · Rotorua · New Zealand

Dajata Equine

Stronger horses, better partnerships

Training · Care · Connection

Helping horses reach their full potential

Whole-horse care

Dajata Equine brings together training, massage therapy and energy work, because a horse that is comfortable in body and settled in mind learns, performs and connects better.

Services

Tailored services to suit you and your horse, at our Waikite Valley base, at your place, or by distance.

from $95

Equine Massage Therapy

Improve comfort, mobility and performance.

Hands-on soft tissue work to release tension, restore range of motion and help your horse move and feel their best.

1 hr 15 minLearn more
from $80

Energy Healing & Emotion Code

Release what’s held. Restore calm and connection.

A gentle session combining energy healing with the Emotion Code to help your horse let go of stress and “trapped emotions”, settle, and reconnect.

1 hrLearn more
from $70

Riding Lessons

Build confidence, skill and correct basics.

Private lessons on your own horse focused on position, feel and clear communication, from first steps to competition goals.

45 minLearn more
from $65

Schooling

Develop balance, suppleness and confidence.

Jess rides your horse to build strength, rhythm and understanding, as a one-off tune-up or a regular part of their week.

45 minLearn more
from $70

Groundwork

Better communication, respect and trust.

Build clear communication on the ground, from leading and lunging to liberty foundations and in-hand work.

1 hrLearn more
from $75

Horsemanship

Build a true partnership based on trust and feel.

Coaching for owners on reading your horse, timing and feel, so you can solve problems together and enjoy every day with them.

1 hrLearn more
On enquiry

Green Horse Development

From foundation to final polish.

Structured programmes for young and green horses, covering groundwork, backing, early rides and first outings.

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Thoroughbred Retraining

Give ex-racehorses a second career.

Patient transition programmes for off-the-track thoroughbreds, covering letdown, groundwork and retraining for a new job.

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Sales on Behalf

Professional presentation, handling and support.

Marketing, presentation and viewings for your horse, matching them with the right new home.

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Distance sessions

Energy healing and Emotion Code sessions are also available remotely, anywhere in New Zealand.

Energy healing & the Emotion Code

Calm from the inside out

Horses remember. Weaning, transport, a change of herd, injury or hard training can leave an emotional imprint that shows up as anxiety, resistance or a horse that just seems stuck.

Energy healing helps your horse settle and let go of stress, while the Emotion Code uses muscle testing to identify and release “trapped emotions”. Together they make one gentle session. Pair it with massage therapy for true whole-horse care.

  • Anxious or spooky horses
  • Float loading & separation stress
  • Ex-racehorses settling in
  • Deepening your bond

Better together

Bundles

Combine services and save. Choose a curated bundle or build your own combo when you book.

Save $26

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Whole Horse Reset

Body and mind, in one visit.

Massage therapy followed by an Energy Healing & Emotion Code session for horses carrying physical and emotional tension.

  • Equine Massage Therapy
  • Energy Healing & Emotion Code

$175

$149

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Save $50

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Confidence Builder

For riders and horses finding their feet.

Three groundwork sessions and three lessons to build trust on the ground and confidence in the saddle.

  • 3× Groundwork
  • 3× Riding Lessons

$420

$370

Use within 60 days

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Save $35

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Competition Ready

Peak comfort and performance for event season.

Pre-event massage therapy, two schooling rides and a lesson to fine-tune before your next outing.

  • Equine Massage Therapy
  • 2× Schooling
  • Riding Lessons

$295

$260

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Meet your coach

Jess Haskins

Jess has spent her life around horses, from green youngsters and off-the-track thoroughbreds to competition partners. Dajata Equine is built on a simple belief: that horses do their best when they feel good, understand what is being asked, and trust the people around them.

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Rotorua / Waikato

Based in Waikite Valley, serving Rotorua, Waikato and surrounding areas.

Mobile & on-site

Bring your horse to us, or we come to you. Distance sessions for energy work.

Horse-first

Kind, correct methods that work alongside your vet, farrier and saddle fitter.

Let's get started

Ready to help your horse reach their full potential?