Awatuna Horses

2026 XC Training / Bootcamp details below.

Please get in touch with either Penny Craig Jones or Candice Robinson if you have any questions or to book.

Looking forward to seeing you there.

📣 SAVE THE DATE 📣

The MNWC Area Pony Club is proud to be hosting the 2026 Solly’s Contracting & Golden Bay Dolomite TOT’s Teams ODE and Moana Johnsen Memorial ODE! 🐴🏆

📍 Marlborough Equestrian Park, Blenheim

📅 Saturday 22 August & Sunday 23 August 2026
📅 Postponement Dates: Saturday 5 September & Sunday 6 September 2026

The TOT’s Teams ODE will run alongside the Moana Johnsen Memorial ODE, with individual riders welcome to compete in the Moana Johnsen Memorial classes.

✨ Heights ranging from 65cm – 105cm ✨

A huge thank you to our amazing sponsors, Solly’s Contracting and Golden Bay Dolomite, for supporting this special event.
More details, schedules and entries coming soon — keep an eye on this page! 👀

Winter Boot Camp

Any enquiries or questions, feel free to reach out 🐎 🐴

What a way to finish the Coast A&P Circuit 2026 🏆🌿

📍 Whatarora Show 2026
• Champion Riding Horse
• Champion Paced & Mannered Horse
• Supreme Paced & Mannered Exhibit of the Show

To then take out the West Coast A&P Aggregate Champion Show Horse across Buller, Westland, Inangahua/Reefton and South Westland A&P Shows is incredibly special.

As someone usually found in the jump ring, stepping into the show ring and achieving this was a completely different — and very cool — milestone in my riding journey.

🏆 Show Horse Aggregate Champion 2026
Tash Boyer & Awatuna Peggy Sue

Peggy, thank you for always trying your heart out for me. I’m so proud of the partnership we’ve built 🤍

Huge thanks to the organisers, volunteers and sponsors — Dunstan Horse Feeds and Aratuna Freighters — for supporting the 2026 West Coast Aggregate series.

SUPER SHOW JUMPING FUNDRAISER
🌟🌟🌟Proudly hosted by Greymouth Pony Club🌟🌟🌟

📅 Sunday 22nd February

⏰ Start 9am

📍 Greymouth Pony Club Grounds

Ribbon Day with Spot Prizes

All funds from the show jumping phases will go towards:

Rebecca Wardle who is travelling to Adelaide to compete at the Adelaide Equestrian Festival 16-19 April 2026, at CCI4*-S level

and

Sierra Julian who is travelling to Hawkes Bay to compete at the NZPCA Eventing Championship competition 18–20 April 2026

Come join us for a fun, low-key and friendly day of show jumping. The perfect opportunity to brush the dust off our good jumps while enjoying our lovely horses at a great venue 💚💛

Fun & supportive atmosphere

Great jumps

Riders of all ages & abilities welcome

Support young riders

Class 1: Poles on the ground

Class 2: 25cm

Class 3: 40cm

Class 4: 50cm

Class 5: 60cm

Class 7: 70cm

Class 8: 80cm

Class 9: 90cm

Class 10: 100cm

Class 11: 105cm

Class 12: 110cm

Class 13: 115cm

Class 14: 120cm

Class 15: 125cm

Higher classes available on request

💰 Entry Fees:

$5 Ground Fee

$5 Admin Fee

$10 per round (Max 3 rounds per combination)

Entries close Saturday 21st — $5 late fee applies Sunday

Entries to Candice Robinson, [email protected] or via Facebook Messenger

Rider Name

Horse Name

Height(s) entered

Please direct credit payment to account 12-3168-0042953-02 with your name as reference.

*Payment in full is required before competing.

If you have any queries, contact Candice 0211308651

A casual membership form will need to be completed if you do not belong to NZPCA or an Adult riding club.

(can complete the morning of the event if easier).

https://www.sporty.co.nz/asset/downloadasset?id=78abe7fe-7705-4cdf-81bd-305309293649

RULES

RULE 1 Each and every competitor enters at his or her own risk

RULE 2 This pony club accepts no responsibility for any mishaps during the event

RULE 3 Organisers reserve the right to delete classes

RULE 4 80% refund will be given for obvious reasons – committee to decide

RULE 5 Dogs must be on a leash at all times

RULE 6 All competitors must wear NZ Safety Approved Hardhat - with yellow tags (or overseas equivalent) - at all times while mounted on the grounds

RULE 7 Enter no more than 3 SJ rounds on the same horse/Pony

RULE 8 The Marlborough/Nelson/West Coast Yellow Card will be in use at the Event for any abuse of the horse, rider or official, or via social media

RULE 9 Rider must be a member of a Pony Club or Adult Riding Club OR fill in a casual membership form and attach to your entry.

RULE 10 Please read the Health and Safety Policy on the Pavilion window

RULE 11 Please make sure manure and hay are left in the compost provided at the entrance gates and ensure yards are left clean and tidy

Thanks so much for supporting our fundraising event for our riders.

Inangahua A&P Show — Awatuna Team Update

We had a lovely morning at the Inangahua A&P Show with the girls all giving their best.

✨Awatuna Peggy Sue started the day beautifully, looking absolutely stunning and picking up placings in most of her classes. She felt wonderful to present and really shone in the ring.

✨Awatuna Scarlett Rose went very kindly for Grace, producing a soft, happy round and also collecting placings across her classes — always a pleasure to watch these two together.

✨Awatuna Rosemoor Luna with Sierra Julian aboard had a great show with plenty of placings and Gaining heaps of experience.
Congratulations also to Sierra who did some super jumping on her little fella Sarki. Taking out champion pony show jumper with a very snazzy jump off

Unfortunately, the day ended earlier than planned after Peggy caught her lead under the float, resulting in a cut near her eye. This came down to a miscommunication around the lead and, while upsetting, was an avoidable accident — a reminder for us all to stay extra mindful in busy show environments.
Peggy is comfortable and being well cared for.

Thank you to the show organiser's for putting together such a great event, and to the wonderful people who came to support and help our horse team throughout the day — your time, care, and encouragement mean so much to us.

Grateful for the good moments, the lessons, and our special horses — onward and upward for the Awatuna team 🤍

Awatuna team on the road again — Westland A&P Show 2026 🤍🐎

What an incredible show and a very proud outing for the Awatuna team.

✨ Awatuna Scarlett Rose
Champion Horse
Placed in most classes
Two beautiful clear show-jumping rounds with placings

✨ Awatuna Peggy Sue
Champion Paced & Mannered
Reserve Champion Horse of Show
Placed in every class and jumping exceptionally well

✨ AW Rosemoor Luna
First outing
Reserve Show Pony
Placed in most classes — a fantastic start to her showing career

We are extremely proud of how these horses performed and represented Awatuna. Results like this don’t happen without a huge team effort.

A heartfelt thank you to the Westland A&P organisers, judges, stewards, and volunteers for putting together such a well-run show. Thank you to all the supporters, helpers, family, and friends behind the scenes — from preparation at home to support on the day — it truly takes a awesome team of people, and we are very grateful to everyone involved in making this all possible.

SPRINGSTON TROPHY 2025

🌟 Awatuna Horses are proud to be sponsoring Springston Trophy 2025! 🐴

Over the years Awatuna Horses have travelled all over the South Island with their riders to compete at Springston Trophy, it is such a great competition, lots of preparation, and partnership between horse and rider. From hours of training to the trust built in the saddle, every combination showcases dedication, horsemanship, and teamwork.

Springston Trophy is also about the people and ponies that make it special – the friendships, the camaraderie, and the memories that will last a lifetime. 🩷

What makes this one extra special is that her oldest granddaughter will be riding in it. How cool is that!🏇

Penny and the committee have been working extremely hard behind the scenes to make sure this is going to be an amazing event.

If you want to come along the details are below.

📍 Marlborough Equestrian Park
📅 25 – 28 September 2025

Hi everyone,

🐴ENTRIES EXTENDED TO APRIL 21st 🐴

We’re thrilled to see all the fantastic entries rolling in!

There’s still time to enter—especially in the Non-Championship classes, which remain open to all riders. These classes start from 80cm and go up to 110cm, offering a great range for different levels. Whether you're looking for a fun, competitive outing or aiming to build experience, this is a perfect opportunity.

It’s also an excellent chance to get familiar with the venue—particularly useful for anyone planning to compete at Springston Trophy later in the season.

Don’t miss out on this exciting event—come and join us!