27/09/2026
Springston Trophy 2026
We're delighted to announce that Tinwald Pony Club will be sending a full team of six riders, plus one rider joining a Composite Team, to Springston Trophy 2026, taking place 2–4 October in Ashburton (Dressage and Show Jumping) and the Rakaia Cross Country course.
Meet our team
Senior (105cm)
• Hannah Thickett & Dixie
• Sami Mead & Fazioli
Intermediate (95cm)
• Mia Brook & Dingmac Fable
• Lucy Bennett & Village Gossip Girl
Junior (80cm)
• Amelia Brockhurst & Reid n Dale Special Edition
• Darcy Sinton & Goldridge Wi******er
We're also excited to see Heidi Quigley & CC Chocolate Eclair competing as a Junior in a Two Age Group Composite Team alongside riders from Methven, Northern Southland, Pleasant Point and Tinwald.
Our team is proudly managed and coached by Seija Parkkali-Glew, Susie Amos, and Phillippa Thickett.
Leading up to the event, our riders have had the privilege of training under Seija Parkkali-Glew of On Top Equestrian (www.ontopequestrian.co.nz) . As a current top-level dressage rider & coach, Seija brings a wealth of experience to the team, having competed in the Springston Trophy 10 times and coached it in previous years. We are incredibly grateful for the countless hours she has dedicated to training our kids and giving back to grassroots equestrianism. The growth in confidence and skill our riders have shown during training has been truly phenomenal.
We wish all of our riders and their horses the very best of luck—we can't wait to follow your journey and cheer you on throughout the weekend!
The Ashburton Pony Clubs—Mill Creek, Methven, Rakaia and Tinwald—have been working together to bring this fantastic event to life.
If your child isn't riding, we'd love for them to be part of the action by helping out over the three days. Volunteers are an important part of making Springston Trophy a success, so please get in touch if your child is keen to lend a hand.
