Wairarapa Pony Club

27/08/2026

Virtual Jumping 2026 - Compete Internationally Without Leaving Home

Expressions of interest are now open for the 2026 Pony Club International Alliance Virtual Jumping Show, hosted by NZPCA alongside Pony Club South Africa.

Open to all current financial NZPCA members, with classes from Trot Poles through to 105cm.

Represent New Zealand internationally from your own arena or local Pony Club.

Expressions of Interest close 1 September 2026

Full information, key dates and the Expression of Interest form are available on the NZ Pony Club website www.nzpca.org

17/08/2026

Hey team,

Pony scurry at Woodville 6th September - registration link here

No entry fee and go home with a hoodie and great new skills

LOVERACING.NZ Pony Scurry Series The LOVERACING.NZ Pony Scurry Series is an exciting initiative aimed at introducing the next generation to the sport of thoroughbred racing. The Series provides an opportunity for young riders to showcase their skills and compete in a fun and supportive environment,....

15/08/2026

Rally cancelled team stay warm !

15/08/2026

Rally is on tomorrow. Please be tacked up and ready to go at the Pony Club shed at 9.45. Nat will be there to gear check and put you in your groups with your coaches.
Email will be sent tonight with groups and lesson times.
Group 3 you do not need to be tacked up so just put ponies in yards and come to the shed.
Please keep off the grass and park on gravel and lime as it’s still pretty wet.
See you all tomorrow - bring a packed lunch and warm, waterproof clothes !

03/08/2026

Head over and check out all the gorgeous pics from our dressage day - it’s going to be hard to choose which ones to buy!

Corina Belliss Photography

Graeme Bowden Photographer

Jenny’s photos

02/08/2026

🏆✨ A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to our Points Prize Winners from our dressage show✨🏆

What an amazing bunch of riders! We’re so excited to celebrate our Points Prize winners and give a massive shout-out to the incredible sponsors who helped make these prizes possible.

🎉 Intro – 9yrs & Under
🥇 Olivia Patrick & Imogen Croad — 1st Equal!
These two lucky winners took home the awesome Go-Zone Wairarapa prize and a Corina Belliss Photography voucher

🎉 Intro – 17yrs & Under
🥇 Annabel McKenzie
Annabel won a bag of feed sponsored by NRM & Sonia Mckay, along with a Corina Belliss Photography voucher

🎉 Intro – 18yrs & Over
🥇 Emily Braithwaite
Emily scored an awesome Saddle & Canter voucher!

🎉 Level 1 – 17yrs & Under
🥇 Jane Shelton
Jane won a bag of feed from NRM plus a Saddle & Canter voucher

🎉 Level 1 – 18yrs & Over
🥇 Cooper Oborn
Cooper was lucky enough to take home an awesome voucher from Turtons Masterton

🎉 Level 2 – 17yrs & Under
🥇 Spencer Croad
Spencer won a photoshoot with the amazing Corina Belliss Photography — what a prize!

🎉 Level 2 – 18yrs & Over
🥇 Bex Presow
One of our awesome local vets took home my absolute favourite prize — a Tonik Hair voucher!

🎉 Level 3 – 18yrs & Over
🥇 Kallista Field
Kallista won a FREE dental with equestrian vet Alaina Tessier at Massey Equine

A massive THANK YOU to every single one of our generous prize sponsors for supporting our riders and helping us make these awards extra special. 💕 Your support of our equestrian community means so much!

And of course, huge congratulations to all of our winners! You’ve earned it!

01/08/2026

Huge congrats to our place winners 🏆

Class 1 OA 9yrs & under
1st~ Olivia Patrick
2nd~Imogen Croad

Class 2 OB 9yrs & under
1st~Taylor Prior
2nd~Taylor Prior
3rd-Imogen Croad
4th~Olivia Patrick

Class 3 OA 17yrs & under
1st~Chloe Warren
2nd~Annabel McKenzie
3rd~Mackenzie Boderick
4th~Milly Groves

Class 4 OB 17yrs & under
1st~Annabel McKenzie
2nd~Mackenzie Boderick
3rd~Sophie Laing
4th~Milly Groves

Class 5 OA 18yrs & over
1st~Kim Maude
2nd~Emily Braithwaite
3rd~Emma Wilson
4th~Rachel Kerr

Class 6 OB 18yrs & over
1st~Emily Braithwaite
2nd~Ana Edwards
3rd~Kim Maude
4th~Anna-Marie Howe

Class 7 1A 17yrs & under
1st~Jane Shelton
2nd~Jody Sutherland
3rd~Sadie Gleeson
4th~Demi Smith

Class 8 1B 17 yrs & under
1st~Lily Butler
2nd~Sadie Gleeson
3rd~Jane Shelton
4th~Farrah Smith

Class 9 1A 18 yrs & over
1st~Cooper Oborn
2nd~Francesca Silver-Carter
3rd~Sophie Frew
4th~Cooper Oborn

Class 10 1B 18 yrs & over
1st~Cooper Oborn
2nd~Cooper Oborn
3rd~Vanessa Robertson
4th~Francesca Silver-Carter

Class 11 2A 17 yrs & under
1st~Spencer Croad
2nd~Isla Carver

Class 12 2B 17yrs & under
1st~Spencer Croad

Class 13 2A 18yrs & over
1st~Rebecca Presow
2nd~Wendy Jeffery
3rd~Sara Hilhorst
4th~Brooklyn Rankin

Class 14 2B 18yrs & over
1st~Brooklyn Rankin
2nd~Rebecca Presow
3rd~Sara Hilhorst
4th~Wendy Jeffery

Class 17 3A 18yrs & over
1st~Kallista Field
2nd~Debra Cartmell
3rd~Jenna Coumbe Ewart

Class 18 3B 18 yrs & over
1st~Kallista Field
2nd~Debra Cartmell

01/08/2026

What a wonderful day of Dressage!

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped make today such a success. ❤️

To all our competitors — you were amazing! We really noticed the patience, kindness and positive attitudes throughout the day. Even when we didn’t quite run to time, everyone took it in their stride and continued to support and encourage each other. That wonderful sportsmanship is what makes days like today so special.

A very special thank you to our wonderful judges. You did an amazing job and we are incredibly grateful for the time, knowledge and expertise you gave to us today. We truly couldn’t run these shows without you.

And to our incredible volunteers — what can we say? You survived a long day, some of you out in the cold, and kept everything moving with smiles and dedication. We appreciate every single one of you and all the time and effort you put in behind the scenes.

We are so lucky to have such great facilities and to be able to come together and enjoy fun days like today with our horses, friends and riding community.

Thank you to everyone who played a part, big or small. Days like today are a reminder of what a fantastic community we have.

Well done everyone, and thank you!

31/07/2026

Amazing achievement Helen! And we are so excited to have you onboard as a coach 🩷

Congratulations to Our Latest NZPCA Qualified Coaches

Please join us in congratulating the latest coaches to complete the NZPCA Equestrian Coaches Training Programme (ECTP).

Every coaching qualification represents hours of learning, planning, practical coaching and assessment. By investing in their own development, these coaches are helping create safe, enjoyable and inspiring learning experiences for Pony Club riders across New Zealand.

C Level

Anna Wilson – Hamilton Pony Club, Waikato Area Pony Club Incorporated
Helen Haslett – Wairarapa Pony Club, Wairarapa Wellington Area Pony Club public page

D/D+ Level

Neeve-Rose Dickinson – Henderson Valley Pony Club Public Page, Waitemata Rodney Area Pony Club Inc
Naomi Button – Kapiti Pony Club, Wairarapa Wellington
Anika Myers – Kapiti Pony Club, Wairarapa Wellington
Ella Ross – Kapiti Pony Club, Wairarapa Wellington
Anna Kennedy – Upper Valley Pony Club, Wairarapa Wellington
Sophie Young – Upper Valley Pony Club, Wairarapa Wellington Area
Ryder Poulton – Onslow Pony Club, Wairarapa Wellington
Kendra Johnston – Onslow Pony Club, Wairarapa Wellington

Thank you for your commitment to Pony Club, your riders, and your ongoing coach development. We wish you every success as you continue your coaching journey.

Interested in becoming an NZPCA coach?

Visit our ECTP page to explore the coaching pathway, course information, resources, and our full list of qualified coaches:

https://www.nzpca.org/coaches-hub/equestrian-coaches-training-programme-1

💚 Stronger Coaches. Stronger Pony Club.

31/07/2026

The arenas are up and ready for tomorrow’s Dressage Show!

We’re all set and looking forward to a fantastic day of dressage fun!

Bring your warm clothes — it looks like it might be a chilly one!

Bring your smiles and your encouragement — let’s make it a fun and supportive day for everyone, both horse and rider.

A few little reminders to help keep our grounds looking their best:

Please try to stay off the grass where possible.
Pick up all horse poo!!
And most importantly, please remember to thank our wonderful volunteers.They give up their time to help make these days happen, and we couldn’t do it without them! ❤️

We can’t wait to see you all tomorrow. Have a safe trip, enjoy your rides, cheer each other on and let’s make it a great day!