Manawatu Western Riding Club Inc.

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Manawatu Western Riding Club Inc.

An active family friendly club that cater to all levels of riders. We hold monthly club days and run two shows throughout the year.

The club is family orientated and offer a family concession membership fee $60 per year for a family or $35 for a single. Shows have classes with the following events:

Halter
- A Halter Class is defined as a class where the horse is judged upon its conformation. The judge is looking for different characteristics when looking at each breed of horse. The handler has to walk and jog the horse to a

nd past the judge so the judge can look at the horses legs and movement. The handler is then expected to stand the horse square so it is balanced on all fours so the judge can look at the horses topline and stance. It is up to the handler to show the horse to accentuate its best futures. Showmanship
- An individual event that is judged on the competitor exhibiting the best ability to show a horse in a halter with precision and safety (without touching it). Performing a set pattern including walk, jog, halt/set up for inspection, pivots and back up. Western Pleasure
- Competitors show on the rail together. Horses are shown at the walk, jog, lope and are required to rein back. The horse is judged on performance, conformation, quality and substance.. The announcer will let competitors know what gait to show at. The winning western pleasure horse is a pleasure to ride, perform with smooth transitions without visible commands on a reasonably loose rein. Trail
- An individual event the horse is shown over a series of obstacles mimicking those commonly encountered on the trail which test the horse's ability to safely, calmly and willingly negotiate these obstacles. Obstacles may include opening and closing a gate, walking over a bridge, loping/jogging/walking or side passing over poles, backing though poles or weaving cones. Horsemanship

Reining
- An individual event performed using one of the 14 patterns and consists of mostly, loping with controlled speed demonstrating circles, variation in speed, flying lead changes, roll backs and spins. Western Riding
- An individual riding event using a set pattern at specified gaits. Horses are judged on the qualities of each gait, flying changes of lead, response to the rider, manners, disposition and intelligence. This event requires a high degree of training for the horse. It involves a number of flying changes of lead at a controlled pace. This event is one of the most challenging of the western events. Working Cowhorse
- Working cow horse classes test the horse's ability to work and control cattle and its maneuverability and control by the rider. The competition consists of two parts: prescribed reined work and actual cow work. Judging is based on good manners, smoothness, cow sense and ease of reining. During the cow working part, one cow is turned into the arena. The horse is required to hold the cow on the end of the arena, make at least one turn each direction along the fence, and circle the cow both directions. Ranch Riding

Hunter Under Saddle

English Equitation

Throughout the 'off' season (winter May - October ) Club Days are held once per month. The emphasis during these months is on training our horses for the forthcoming season, although many will have been turned out for a spell after completing a hectic show season. The 'off' season provides time to bring out young or up coming horses, and to continue training for more seasoned horses. We have also been continuing our club days throughout the summer months as well. The club holds a monthly meeting in Feilding and we welcome interested riders and NON riders to these meetings, and club days & events.

18/11/2024

We had a very successful show last weekend, and it was enjoyed by all 😊
Thankyou to all those who came supported it and for those that helped out on the ground with trail gear etc we couldn't have done it without you all!
Big thanks to Elaina Brown our judge and Jo Wakling our ring steward 😊 Keran on gate most of the time, and to our committe that were able to help in some way, what fabulous team 😀
Here's just a few pics

14/11/2024

Gold coast Show is being held at our grounds next weekend, poster says 22nd 23rd but it's Sat 23/24th
Get along and support 😁
If anyone would like a schedule emailed out please let us know

14/11/2024

Club day is this Sunday 17th November - Subject to rain/weather
All Welcome
Please comment if you are planning on coming as we need to know for number 🙂
Gates open 10.15 for 10.30 start till 12/1pm
Casual get together, all very welcome.
$10 arena fee for non members cash on the day or deposit into working account.
We appreciate knowing who is coming so we can plan for numbers attending if you could let us know by commenting on this post
Contact Nicola 06 3288828 🐎
Hope to see you there!
Any changes due to the weather will be communicated on here by 8.30am

04/11/2024

Reminder to get your entries in for this weekend 😊
Any entry received after this Wednesday the 6th will incurr a late fee 😉

31/10/2024

Hey Hey Hey!!

Our show is fast approaching, please remember to get your entries in sooner rather than later, if your intending to come.
It makes it so much easier our end to organise and plan.
If you need a schedule and entry form emailed please let us know.
You can also find it on our fb group page under files.

Hope to see you all there 😁
Regards Rachel 🤠

25/10/2024

POSTING ON BEHALF OF GOLD COAST WESTERN RIDING CLUB

Hey all, the weather looks good for Saturday so we're planning on holding a casual "club day" style get together from 10am - 2pm. For anyone that was keen on the Mock show, we can still learn about the classes and practice patterns - or work on whatever you like. If you'd like to come, it will be $20 per rider (to cover ground fees and support our club). Message Dan Carlisle with any questions. We hope you can join us!

20/10/2024

Great weather for club day today
Quiet but a nice relaxed day
Next clubday will be November - Date TBC

18/10/2024

Club day is this Sunday 20th October - Subject to rain/weather
All Welcome
Gates open 10.15 for 10.30 start till 1pm
Casual get together, all very welcome.
$10 arena fee for non members cash on the day or deposit into working account.
We appreciate knowing who is coming so we can plan for numbers attending if you could let us know by commenting on this post
Contact Nicola 06 3288828 🐎
Hope to see you there!
Any changes due to the weather will be communicated on here by 8.30am

15/10/2024

We had a fantastic clinic over the weekend.
Catherine Ladd was amazing as to be expected. All riders were super happy with the progress made over the 2 days and we had lots of positive feedback 😊
The weather was also amazing and the rain held off right to the end, which added to making this clinic enjoyable and successful.
Thankyou to all who supported it, you were incredible,
Big thanks of course to Catherine Ladd Performance Horses for giving us your time and sharing your expertise and also a shout out to Peter Drake who came to the rescue sorting out new taps, so we had water after we discovered them missing😬
Thanks Keran Chinery-Tompkins for bringing the shower key and sweeping out the shower block so it was all tidy, you are all very much appreciated 👏 Thankyou 💕
Just a few photos, sorry, I was abit busy 😅 Cheers Rachel

12/10/2024

📣📣Important Announcement📣📣

We have seen a lot of our favourite competitors book tickets to Luke Combs and without you our Premiere combined show is just not the same also with AQHA NZ nationals now pushed out a month We have decided ….

To move our combined GCWRC and MWRC to March 14th - March 16th with an international judge locked in.
More details to come re programme and clinic but we just wanted to let you know of this change and hope to see you all there 🐴😊

Thanks GCWRC and MWRC

24/09/2024

If you'd like to come and watch and learn during our Catherine ladd clinic, the fence sitters online form is below. ALL WELCOME 😉

Please click the link to complete this form.

22/09/2024

We have I more spot left for Catherine's clinic if anyone is keen 😊 Such a great opportunity, Catherine's excellent in all disciplines!

08/09/2024

We are very excited to be offering this clinic, Catherine is amazing! It is limited to 10 riders so get in quick, just use the link below to book 😊

https://form.jotform.com/241881934097063

08/09/2024

Good September club day, weather held off, good turn out with 6 horses and 9 riders, worked on horsemanship and ring etiquette

05/09/2024

Club day this Sunday 8th September - Subject to rain/weather
All welcome
Gates open 10.15 for 10.30 start till 1pm
Casual get together, all very welcome.
$10 arena fee for non members cash on the day or deposit into working account.
We appreciate knowing who is coming so we can plan for numbers attending if you could let us know by commenting on this post ☺️
Contact Nicola 06 3288828 🐎
Hope to see you there!
Any changes due to the weather will be communicated on here by 8.30am

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Nelson Street Johnston Park
Feilding
4702

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Sunday June 19th Club Day Weather permitting All welcome Gates open 10.15 for 10.30 start till 1pm Casual get together, all very welcome. $10 arena fee for non members cash on the day. Membership forms will be available on the day for those that want to join 😊 We appreciate knowing who is coming so if you could let us know by commenting on this post ☺️ Contact Nicola 06 3288828 or comment on this post 🐎 Hope to see you there! Any changes due to the weather will be communicated on here by 8.30am

Club day this Sunday December 19th Come along all welcome Gates open 10.15 for 10.30 start till approximately 2pm Casual get together, all very welcome. $10 arena fee for non members cash on the day. Membership forms will be available on the day for those that want to join 😊 We appreciate knowing who is coming so if you could let us know by commenting on this post ☺️ Please keep your distance from others and scan in with QR code Contact Serafina 021 1545211 or comment on this post 🐎 Hope to see you there! Any changes due to the weather will be communicated on here by 8.30am