Welcome to the Waikato Equestrian Centre
Home of the Waikato Combined Equestrian Group Inc. (WCEG)
The Waikato Equestrian Centre (WEC) is an equestrian event centre, park and competition venue, cross country, Western and English multi-discipline training facility. We also operate a Riding School and provide instructors that are focused on developing horse and rider to the highest level.
We are located within Hamilton City beside the beautiful Waikato River.The Group is a not-for-profit organisation and puts all revenue back into supporting and building our equestrian community.
We are listed as a charitable trust and are proud to include a Riding for the Disabled (RDA) Programme.
Riding Beside the Beautiful Waikato River!
Situated 15 minutes from the CBD, the Waikato Equestrian Centre offers
Horse Treks to all ages and abilities from "non-riders" to the experienced. We provide well cared for, well trained horses, matched to the rider's ability. Whatever your needs our friendly trained professionals will look after you. Individuals, families, groups and businesses are all welcome.
Bookings are essential ph 07 849 6756
WEC Training Facilities
Visiting riders wishing to use the grounds, arenas, SJ or XC jumps to school their horses are welcome.
Please pay $20 at the Riding School office, 1340 Pukete Rd, before you ride. Members ride free. Bookings not essential but please call the Riding School ph 8496756 to check availability of the facilities.
Become a Member by paying an annual subscription and ride for FREE!
WEC Membership - it pays!
The Waikato Equestrian Centre is Waikato's premiere equestrian training facility. Dressage arenas, showjumps and cross country are available all year round. With resident and visiting instructors, a riding school, livery, overnight grazing and stabling - it is an equestrian's dream. Meet other riders by joining one of our many affiliated clubs, or simply come and enjoy the stunning Riverside scenery and experience the pleasure of riding in the Pukete Farm Park. Whatever your riding interests, becoming a WEC member is the affordable way to get the most out of the Centre. Find out why you should be a member.
WHAT'S ON----
Dressage Waikato Autumn Tournament
Sponsored by St Peter's School Equestrian Academy.
Venue: St Peter's School Equestrian Park, Cambridge.
Date: 27 March 2010 (Entries close 5 March 2010).
Registered and unregistered classes.
Click here for flier and entry forms.
NZ Hack & Pony Council
The NZ Hack and Pony Council reformed after a five year recess, with the intention of holding an annual
Championship Show in the Northern/Waikato area. The show is known as the
North Island Premier Showing Championships, and provides a venue for elite show horses and ponies to compete in the upper North Island.
This year the event will be run on 6-7 February 2010.... more info
To see more of what is coming up view
upcoming events
or for ALL EVENTS in the
Waikato and surrounding districts
check out our
event calendar
If you are an event organiser send us an email to add your event to the calendar. We will add your programme and entry forms for riders to download.
NEWS FLASH!!
Special General Meeting
Notice is hereby given that a Special General Meeting will be held on the 6th of February 2010 at 7pm in the Hall to discuss/review the 2008/2009 financials. These were not available at the AGM held in 2009 due to delays beyond our control. These delays related to the Accountants engaged by the WEC. We are pleased to announce that they are now available for presentation to the Members. Go to Member's Noticeboard
H.O.R.S.E. Club host North Island Teams Event
Eighteen teams were entered in the North Island Teams Event hosted by the HORSE Club during the weekend of the 2nd and 3rd January, 2010 held at the Waikato Equestrian Centre. After months of meetings by the Organisers and preparation to put all the programme together, the day finally arrived. Luckily the weather was good and the teams started to arrive early to camp for the weekend. The HORSE Club had entered a team consisting of Christine Pratt, Annette Bardsley, Louise Keesing, Debbie Stevens and Susan Brennan.
Everything was in place for the start on the Saturday morning with the grounds looking fantastic, riders up early for the "Turn Out" phase, judges in place and it was all on... More
View video of NITE
NITE Results 2010
2009- 2010 NZ Hack & Pony Council
Showing Performance Competition - Great Prizes!!!
Collect points throughout the season and be in to WIN! Great prizes up for grabs!!!
2009-2010 competition starts on the 1st October 2009 and finishes on 10th April 2010.
Qualifying shows for points for the showing performance competition are ALL A&P Shows, Premier Show (Hamilton) National Horse & Pony Show (Dannevirke) and Grand National Show (Christchurch). Find out more
Bill Noble Available Tuesdays and Thursdays at WEC
Top dressage trainer
BILL NOBLE is now available for lessons at the Waikato Equestrian Centre on Tuesdays and Thursdays, on other days by arrangement. Well known for his recent consistent success with Vincent St James, winning Dressage Horse of the Year three years in a row, and National Grand Prix Champion two years running, Bill also has many successful pupils around New Zealand, from Preliminary level through to Grand Prix. Click for bookings and more info
Riding for the Disabled News
As of the 1st March 2009 the Waikato Combined Equestrian Group Inc. RDA has changed it's name to become the Hamilton Group RDA. This will better differentiate the group from other RDA's based in the Waikato. The group was started by the Waikato Equestrian Centre as a way of giving back to the community. However, in response to the rapid growth of the group, a decision has been made to let the RDA stand alone.
The Waikato Equestrian Centre is very proud to continue as the venue for the Hamilton Group RDA and looks forward to working closely with them in the years to come. The Hamilton Group RDA will be added to the growing list of clubs affiliated to the Waikato Combined Equestrian Group Inc.
The purpose of RDA is to provide individually tailored therapeutic riding programs that help children with special needs to develop their:
-communication and concentration
-social skills
-self-esteem, confidence, achievement
& independence.
At present we cater for special needs children from Hamilton North, Waipa and Crawshaw Schools as well as an adult group. The Hamilton Group RDA now has a massive 114 riders on their role.
Join the team!! It would be impossible for this service to be provided without our extremely dedicated group of volunteers. Our volunteers are from all ages and come from many sectors of the community. They are a unique and valuable group of people who are very much appreciated. You do not necessarily need experience with horses.
Hamilton Group RDA is a registered charity and if you would like to join us in providing this amazing service to the community please contact our RDA coordinator,
Dna Wells.
New Affiliated Club
The Waikato Combined Equestrian Group is very proud to announce the addition of the South East Waikato Branch of NZ Mounted Games Association as a new affiliated group. Mounted Games are a fairly new addition to equestrian sports. They are the brain child of H.R.H. Prince Philip who was asked to devise more info
Livery Service
Talk to Kayleen Fooy at the WEC riding school about livery for your horse. Livery can be tailored to suit your requirements. Stabling, paddocking, schooling, excercising and feeding are some of the options we have available. Email the Riding School or ph 849 6756 and ask for Kayleen.
CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY ON HORSEBACK!
The Waikato Equestrian Centre Riding School is a great place to celebrate your special day with family and friends. Have FUN and learn! Find out more about our Riding School services....
Find Out More About WEC Riding School Lessons
Group Lesson, Private Lesson on your your horse or ours, with an experienced American instructor. More info
Ever Considered Hunting--
Hunting as a sport, reportedly was introduced by Alfred The Great (871) and has evolved over the centuries to become the great sport as we know it today with the fellowship, camaraderie, fun, pleasure and the thrill of the chase.
The Waikato Combined Equestrian Group Inc. is excited to welcome the
Waikato Hunt INC. on board as an Affiliated Club. This is a fabulous sport that quickly becomes addictive. There is always plenty of support and encouragement for the first timer and riding the gates at your first hunt is a good way to see if hunting is for you. In New Zealand hunting nearly always involves jumping wire fences (generally sparred or lowered) but also hedges and open drains, and the beautiful Waikato countryside offers a great variety of terrain.
Click here to find out more about the Waikato Hunt.
Looking to lease or buy a horse--
Check out our
Sale Ring
We also have saddles, vehicles and much much more fo sale.
Advertising is free to our WEC members.
Grazing Available
Places are available at the Ngaruawahia Ponyclub Grounds
Currently $80 month
Wormer and winter hay included
Contact:
Kara Lockhart - 07 824-9296
0274 834 328
see our Sale Ring for more classifieds
RDA Instructor Nominated for Sport Award
The Waikato Equestrian Centre was proud to have it's Riding for the Disabled coordinator, Dna Wels nominated for the Sport Waikato's Coach of the Year. The awards were held at Turangawaiwai Marae. Although not the winner this year, Dna lined up very well aginst the other nominees. International competitor and talented kickboxer, Cody Brooks, was the popular choice to take away the Sportsperson of the Year Award.
more about Dna
Jarrah Coffee Machine at Riding School!!
All coffee lovers out there will be ecstatic to know that a Jarrah coffee machine has been installed at the WEC Riding School. Now you can sit back, chat and relax after a hard lesson or just enjoy a good Latte, Brazillian or Hot Chocolate while watching your children learning to ride.
WEC Riding School gets Eftpos
The Waikato Equestrian Centre now has Eftpos installed at the Riding School. This is great news for those of us that enjoy living in a cashless society. Come on in and talk to the staff about discounts when you buy a concession card for six lessons with our new Equine Coach.
WEC Riding School introduces Kayleen Fooy
Kayleen Fooy is Californian born and holds the USA Pony Club "HA" and "A" National test qualifications. She has trained with top internationally recognized trainers in the United States and was assistant trainer for German FEI dressage Trainer, Christiana Noelting.
We are very proud to be able to welcome Kayleen to the Waikato Equestrian Centre
team. Kayleen instructs in both dressage and jumping and is now available for lessons at the Waikato Equestrian Centre Riding School. more about Kayleen
Member's Notice Board
News, information and important announcemnets for grazers and members will be posted our notice board found on the Membership Page. Keep and eye on this notice board to be in-the-know with what is happening at the Centre.
WEC wins NZ HORSE & PONY Giveaway!!
NZ Horse & Pony Magazine and Highline Equipment Ltd. have given this brand new Millcreek Spin Groomer to the Centre. The arena groomer was won in a givaway competition after so many letters arrived at H&P magazine nominating the centre for the prize. RDA volunteers Jane Forkert and Creaghie Beere (below) help John Guy, president of the Waikato Combined Equestrian Group Inc, assemble the groomer.
One Brave Little Girl...
In 1982, there were 900 horses living within the confines of the Hamilton City boundaries, many living in substandard conditions, and with the loss of the Claudelands Facility, there was a desperate need for facilities and space to support the Equestrian Sport. The WCEG (Waikato Combined Equestrian Group Inc.) was formed after one little girl was brave enough to write a letter to the Hamilton City Mayor. Click here to find out more....
