Callaghan Equestrian Centre is a family owned and operated, fully equipped indoor riding school at 507 Ohariu Valley Road in Ohariu, about 25 minutes' drive from Wellington City. It teaches beginners, experienced riders and competitive riders, including show jumping and dressage. Instructors are available six days a week for one-to-one and group lessons. A riding introduction lesson is needed before a private or group lesson, and riders can bring their own horse or ride one of the centre's. Group lessons have a maximum of five riders, and students must have had a private lesson first. Terms can be paid weekly or fortnightly.
The centre also runs a pony group for children aged three to seven, a holiday programme with a riding lesson, equine theory, games and pony care each day, and birthday parties. A parent of a three-year-old says the pony was gentle with her daughter, and a grandparent says the holiday team looked after a nervous five-year-old well. Reviewers describe the horses as calm and happy, and say the instructors are patient and encouraging. One rider who came back after a fear of riding says the instructors helped them regain confidence. One reviewer suggests the yard could use a small heater for cold days.