Jane Hunt - Crusader Lodge

08/01/2025

Wee hee off we go 🚶🏻‍♀️ 🐕

06/01/2025

Hounds are back in work, summer is heating up, along with our showjumping outings.

Rabbit is really enjoying tripping around to these new competitions.

So much to learn for us both and such a supportive environment to do it in! ♥️

The Art Of Michelle Clarke photos from the
Queenstown Show Jumping Classic over the weeknd
1.30m 4th
Pro am 3rd
1.20m speed class 2nd
Great show thanks to the organisers and sponsors 🥳🎉

28/11/2024

Really looking forward to the auction this Sunday! We’ve had lot 5 “stag” for education and he’s been taking everything in his stride! Check out the auction page for the other listings 💜 https://www.facebook.com/share/p/19dyR4uJoq/?mibextid=WC7FNe

25/11/2024

Just a reminder that the Eastern Southland Hunt Auction, featuring some of Duke's progeny, is this Sunday. We had Duke visit for some education last season and he proved himself a lovely versatile type! https://www.facebook.com/share/18DZjW5sr5/

06/11/2024

Started off the show season strong this year despite the rain🥳

Southland Show Jumping, Rabbit - 3rd 1:20m, 2nd 1:30m and first Pro Am.

Lumston Pony Club Show, Brother - various wins and placings plus Champion.

Thanks to BetaVet NZ and Gregory Equine Covers & Saddlery 🦄

02/11/2024

Leaping into spring with a lesson update.

A lovely local has offered her arena for us to use for riding lessons, which we’re really grateful for 🦄

Availability every second Thursday, $50 per person 🐴🤩

05/10/2024

We’re so excited to be able to use and support New Zealand brands. Just received our first WoolGuard wraps and couldn’t be happier.

Now stocked at Gregory Equine Covers & Saddlery!

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/ei8bhzysFZzMeyWX/?mibextid=WC7FNe

30/09/2024

Looking for some riding or jumping tips? Jane also offers lessons 👩‍🏫

Either at her place in Otautau or she can come to you. Price is $50 for an hour long lesson, mileage $1.04 per km. Send a message or give Jane a call to arrange a suitable time ⏰ 📅 🦄

11/09/2024

Bit of cuteness for your Wednesday - our newest little friends making their outside debut 💕🐶

10/09/2024

Jane is fortunate to be supported by BetaVet NZ and she can now pay that support forward! Use the code Jane20 to receive 20% off their online products 🙌🏼🥳

Stocked up for the summer season with BetaVet NZ goodies.

What’s it all for? Well as an example, we use BetaVet Protect because it supports the body's natural inflammatory response for general mobility, wear and tear of training and the concussive impacts of hard ground. A helpful product for horses who’s careers are focused around jumping!

27/08/2024

Get those rips mended Waikato folk 🎉

Our repair shelves are looking pretty bare... The girls have been on fire this week getting everything done.

If you have repairs sitting there ready to bring us, please do! Or maybe it is a good job for a Friday to sort through your gear and covers and bring us anything that needs bringing back to their best.

Remember our machines do appreciate your gear and covers to be clean please.

27/08/2024

Stocked up for the summer season with BetaVet NZ goodies.

What’s it all for? Well as an example, we use BetaVet Protect because it supports the body's natural inflammatory response for general mobility, wear and tear of training and the concussive impacts of hard ground. A helpful product for horses who’s careers are focused around jumping!

15/08/2024

It’s a family affair at Crusader Lodge. Your horses will be looked after by Jane and Cyrille. Jane’s the Huntsman at Birchwood Hunt and Cyrille is an accomplished jockey who’s also adding training racehorses to his CV (get in touch for your pre-training and training needs). Megan’s a solicitor at Blackman Spargo Rural Law and she takes care of the admin behind the scenes while also juggling life with two under two, including Lachlan the new member of the team!

13/08/2024

Where will your horse stay in winter? We’ve got a variety of indoor and outdoor options!

10/08/2024

Hounds away and jackets hung up for the season - which means we’re back in full training capacity again!

If the slightly longer days are helping you see the light and you’re wondering what to do with your horse please get in touch. Lessons, breakers, general education and jump schooling along with sales on behalf of and anything equine inbetween ☀️ 🐎

05/06/2024

It’s been a busy time down here with Birchwood!

Horses and hounds have all settled well into their new roles 🧡

Jane’s getting a sore neck from checking out all the stunning views 😎

We are still open for business though (in case you were wondering what to do with your horse). We’re taking on schoolers, breakers, pre trainers and all things in between! 🙌🏼 🦄

16/03/2024

Today’s the day - Birchwood Opening Hunt!

The first official hunt with Jane leading the field 🎉

Thank you to all of those who have contributed to the journey so far, Tally Ho and happy hunting everyone 💕🐴