Dragon Equestrian Jump Park

31/03/2025

Clive's been busy making some baby XC jumps for those just starting out. We already had a few but have added some to the other XC paddocks.

24/03/2025

What a response ! Now Full. Waitlist running, contact Donna Smith Eventing direct 021 244 1245 [email protected]

15/03/2025

02/03/2025

Stop over for South Islander Riders on their way to HOY.
In a joint project with our equestrian neighbour's Grant Blackwell & Suz Bassett (Battle Hill Eventing folks), we were able to offer South Island riders in transit to HOY a place to stop overnight so drivers and horses could rest up after their Ferry trip.
Our Stable Venue facilities (kitchen. lounge area, toilets & showers), human accommodation, and horse yards & paddocks along with Suz & Grant's large paddock bordering our Stable Venue area, which they generously made available for parking, worked well.
Clive & Grant with help from local farmer Russell Williams put a double gate entry between our properties to make it easier for big trucks & floats to access the parking paddock from our Stable driveway.

21/02/2025

You'd think Autumn had come early by the amount of leaves on the ground but the trees lost them as stressed from the lack of rain. Nice to have a couple of showers this week.

Photo Credit - Xtreme Sport Horses

12/01/2025

Our apologies to riders & coaches who have been using our SJ arena over the past several months as the SJ poles have been looking very tatty. Today with the help of our neighbour Emma Blackwell, and her wonder woman Mum Suz Bassett, we renewed the coloured tape on half the poles (5 sets in all) - so a good start. The SJ stands and the red brick wall will also be repainted over the next few weeks.
Looking forward to having jumps we are proud to have riders use.

11/10/2024

Our XC is open 🥳 After several weeks of being closed due to persistent overnight rain, the last few days of sunny weather have dried out the XC Paddocks sufficently for riders to use the jumps.
🔹️ TO BOOK - Just fb message us.
🔹️ COST $30/horse (no time limit within reason).

08/10/2024

https://www.an-eventful-life.com.au/ride/abigail-long-henton-audacious-blenheim-palace-international-horse-trials-2024
Click the above link to see Abby Long & Henton Audacious' CCI4*-L XC round at Blenheim International Horse Trails in the UK Sep 24.
Clear XC jump round and clear Jump & Time in the SJ finishing 16/80 starters.

Abby became proficient at the XC phase of Eventing in part because she was able to take her young horses over a variety of jumps and heights, including banks, water & ditches, on a regular basis on her XC Course at Dragon Equestrian. Now Abby is in the UK "living the dream" she wanted her XC Course to still be available for local riders to use whether it is for pleasure or more serious training especially of younger horses. We try to be open 7 days/week all year around although there are times when the weather means the XC paddocks are not safe for jumping so we have to close the XC.

Blenheim XC Round 💪😬🥰❤️

Enjoy the full video of me and daph fighting our way round the CCI4*-L track at Blenheim Palace International Horse Trials. It was a proper course and serious questions, which she just answered!! I couldn't have been more proud of her 💕🦄✨️ life at the second to last, but that's XC for you 😬😂
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https://www.an-eventful-life.com.au/ride/abigail-long-henton-audacious-blenheim-palace-international-horse-trials-2024

28/09/2024

🔷 Amanda Pottinger XC Lessons at Dragon Equestrian Oct 2024
Wed 2nd & Mon 7th October.
Contact Elaine Bradley at West Wind Equestrian to book either date
027 652 8838

28/08/2024

17/07/2024

Can you tell by the smiles that Mollie & Darcy had some fun on their ponies earlier this week on our XC course. Mollie is particularly proud of herself and her pony having jumped the Key Hole for the first time 🤩

We are open during the winter months, our Dressage & Show Jumping arenas can usually handle the rain but the Cross Country grounds can get wet and therefore soft at times. Any time you want to come just fb message us and we'll let you know if the XC grounds are ok to use 🙂

31/05/2024

FOUND in our SJ Arena - Back Protector.
Have contacted people who have been here recently but can't find the owner. Email or PM me with a description if it is yours.

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03/04/2024

🔶️ DRESSAGE LESSONS 11 April by International Dressage Coach Nadine Francois . WHERE ? - Dragon Jump Park (Otaki/Levin)
If you're interested in booking or have any questions please contact the Clinic Organiser Marie Gough direct : (021) 434 311 [email protected]

🔶️ ABOUT NADINE:
Nadine Francois is a former student of Nuno Oliveira, whom she trained with for a decade at Quinta do Brejo, Portugal.
Nadine continues to closely mirror his methods and is best described as a classical trainer.
Whether it be riding, in-hand or lunging work, Nadine's approach is to respect the horse and his balance through your position.

🔷 ACCOMMODATION - Riders travelling from afar have the option to stay overnight in our Stable Venue $20pp/night and $10 for overnight yard. You just need to bring a sleeping bag and towel. To book accommodation and overnight yards please either fb message this page or email [email protected]

02/04/2024

🟥 XC CLINIC with Andrew Scott Sun 14 April at Dragon Jump Park. Andrew has coached all levels internationally and locally, and with a philosophy of athlete empowerment and keeping things simple his clinics are a real success.
🟡 If you are interested please contact Carolyn Dimond on 0274 899 401 or [email protected]

The Eventing season is coming to an end shortly so it's a good opportunity to get some "work-ons" from Andrew for the off season so you are better prepared for when Eventing starts again in Sept.

ACCOMMODATION : Accommodation available in our Stable Venue & Studio Rooms for riders who need to arrive the night before - email [email protected] for details and prices.

18/03/2024