Anzac Mounts
Rehab Unit
We utilise the calm, willing and accepting nature of our horses to deliver a programme that focuses on building trust, open communication, and resilience.
Our activities are centred around the caring and joy of being with an animal that in turn gives immediate feedback - the way we know animals do. These learnings are powerful and allow an individual to reflect, adapt and try again - the growth in positive mindset is immeasurable.
We are a small but dedicated team delivering an equine therapy programme aimed at men and older boys suffering from mental health difficulties, especially those suffering from Post Traumatic Stress after serving in the military.
It takes a village to heal.
We give purpose to our work and offer clients every opportunity to showcase their newfound skills. Our Trust and its team of horses is strongly connected with community and is invited to attend ANZAC Services and other National Remembrance events on behalf of service personnel. Our clients often ride with us.
The Trust's horses have also ventured onto the movie set. This has given purpose to our client's connection and time spent with our horses, as they too get to be thrown in the deep end with their four-legged mates. River crossings, gun-fire desensitisation or sand dune adventures, it makes for lifelong memories.
Programme participant Eythan, proudly standing with his horse after taking part in the Pegasus Adult Riding Club’s Ribbon Day at the Rangiora Showgrounds.
Photo Credit - North Canterbury News
Devils on Horses premiered in July 2025 and its Producer Terry Kingi and his horses played a significant role in storytelling.
"I think that you (Terry Kingi) and Edward (Director Edward Simpson) brilliantly depicted the heart and soul of the New Zealand Mounted Riflemen, and the extraordinary role they played as a unique force against the Ottoman and German forces in the Middle Eastern theatre of WW1. " Historian Chris Archer
Erewhonfilms is a small, independent production company based in Te Waipounamu, Aotearoa New Zealand. We specialise in horse-led productions and in creating pathways for young actors, riders, and emerging crew who wish to experiment, train, and enter the film industry—opportunities that are often inaccessible within large corporate productions.
We maintain our own stables, with a diverse range of well-trained horses, alongside a pool of actors and extras who are competent riders and capable of performing stunt work safely and professionally. This allows us to deliver authentic equine performances without reliance on external providers.
Erewhon Films operates a fully self-contained logistics unit capable of establishing mobile camps anywhere across the South Island and North Island. Our camps support horses, cast, and crew on location, enabling productions in remote and challenging environments while maintaining welfare, safety, and operational efficiency.
At the core of Erewhonfilms is a commitment to mentorship, experimentation, and practical experience—supporting the next generation of filmmakers while delivering grounded, physically authentic storytelling.
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