Waikato Equestrian Centre

Day 2 of the McKenna King Winter Express Eventing series is open for entries on Evo now.

Competition date - 28 June (closing 22 June).

This is a super popular series and we look forward to bringing you day 2 in the sun once again (finger's crossed).

50cm - sponsored by Equissage NZ Debbie
65cm - sponsored by Radix Nutrition
80cm - sponsored by Equine Muscular Therapy NZ
95cm - sponsored by Garrards Horse and Hound, Cambridge

Such a great way to keep training and motivation through Winter so you're ready to hit the ground running when the season of Horse Trials start (ours is the 3rd and 4th of October).

Look forward to seeing you there.

Class 18: Leg Up Equine - Working Equitation - Test TOC
1 - Sally Linton (Cambridge) Good George 65.18%

Class 17: Leg Up Equine - Working Equitation - Test TOC
1 - Sally Linton (Cambridge) Good George 63.89%
2 - Briar Watson (Ohaupo) Indiway's Mississippi 47.62%

Day 2 of the Fiber Fresh Equine - New Zealand Winter Show Jumping and Show Hunter series is open for entries on Evo now.

Show Jumping
* Training rounds at 40cm and 50cm (ribbons only).
* Competition rounds from 60cm-1.00
* Separate Pony and Horse classes.

Show Hunter
* Training rounds at 40/50cm (ribbons only).
* Competition rounds from 40/50cm - 90cm
* Separate Pony and Horse classes.

Topscores across all heights and a WECT Member Topscore too (awarded on the final day in August)

Super opportunity to keep going through Winter.

See you there!

Crickey - I think I say this every time, but here come school holidays again!!

6th - 9th of July (Monday-Thursday, Friday is Matariki Public Holiday).

9am-3pm each day.

Providing children with a taste of what it’s like to own their own horse/pony in a safe and fun environment. The programmes are based in the Riding School which is situated on the beautiful Pukete Farm Park. The children will enjoy riding in the indoor sand arena and hacking over the Farm Park while exploring the facilities next to the scenic Waikato River.

What can you expect?
Children have a full-on experience with fun instructors and complete activities such as:
* Catching the horse/pony and leading it to the covered yard area
* Brushing and horse/pony care
* Put on a saddle and bridle (with supervision)
* Riding in small groups doing a mixture of riding in an arena, farm riding, games and even a ribbon day
* Caring for the horse/pony after riding
* Leading the horse/pony back to its paddock
* A basic introduction to paddock care and skills

All participants must wear sturdy footwear (preferably with a heel), sun hat or raincoat, bring their own lunches, drinks and sun screen.

Choose 1 day, 2-days or more.

Each day is catered for the rider's ability.

How to book - https://horses.net.nz/index.php/riding-school/school-holidays/

Winter Dressage Day 1 Photo collection by LJ Photography

Class 10: Superior Rubber Surfaces New Zealand - Elementary & Medium - Test 3B or 4B
1 - Kyle Calder (West Auckland) Tamburo 71.33%
2 - Billie Hughes (Kumeu, Auckland) Apteryx 65.33%
3 - Ailene McLaren (Cambridge) Izabell M 64.00%
4 - Sarah Stone (Te Kowhai, Waikato) My Hallelujah 63.63%
5 - Mia Barrowcliffe (Cambridge ) Sir Oakridge SF 62.25%
6 - Kiri Fletcher (Opunake) Tiraumea Bola 58.25%

Class 7: Harcourts, Cambridge - Novice - Test 2A
1 - Shelby Davys Olsen (Whatawhata) Pinewood Cincinati 73.65%
2 - Anita Bain (Otorohanga) Owaikura Russet Gold 63.85%
3 - Millie Al Khalaf (Auckland) Catori Mistress 63.65%
4 - Alex Mitchell (Puketaha) Las Vegas 62.12%
5 - Grace Gower (Kihikihi) The Sprog 60.58%
6 - Richard Bleakley (Cambridge ) Oranoa Fletch 59.23%

Cassie Emmett II Harcourts Real Estate

Class 12: Superior Rubber Surfaces New Zealand - Open/Advanced - DNZ TOC L4-L9
1 - Rachael Le Miere (Te pahu) Patrianna 64.87%
2 - Leanne Smith (Cambridge) Glamour Star 56.47%

Class 11: Superior Rubber Surfaces New Zealand - Open/Advanced - DNZ TOC L4-L9
1 - Rachael Le Miere (Te pahu) Patrianna 64.74%
2 - Sarita Kennedy (Matamata) FIS Lacoste 63.61%
3 - Maree Lynch (Cambridge) Don Carlo FE 60.59%
4 - Katie Graham (Pukekawa) Tarras Reiver 57.92%
5 - Leanne Smith (Cambridge) Glamour Star 53.24%