Norton Equestrian

02/09/2024

Cross Country training this coming Saturday at Eyreton grounds. Groups at 65 and 80. Cost is $50 per rider plus groundfee. PM heights you're comfortable at.

26/08/2024

Is anyone else wanting a lessons with Sally Clark this coming weekend? Sally is an Olympic Silver Medalist as well as a qualified teacher. It's not over you find a top rider who's also a brilliant instructor. Spaces available Saturday afternoon, Sunday and Monday. First group lesson is $90, the second $80. First private is $115, the second $105. Groundfee is $15. Please m me if you are interested as I'm sorting groups and times in the next few days. Sally will cater for all levels, ages and stages. So if green, start as you mean to carry on with good training techniques.

25/08/2024

💥Come and join us for some Equine socials tomorrow!💥
Monday social group at the Rangiora showgrounds, 11:30am tomorrow. Come and join us for group lessons in a fun and social environment. Focus is on building confidence, finding motivation after winter and of course, having fun! Cost is only $40 plus groundfee. PM for more information

24/08/2024

Course looking good for the ESNZ 2DE at Eyreton this morning. Good luck to all the competitors. Hope you all enjoy the ride.

23/08/2024

Tx Julia

20/08/2024

Clipping in the following areas next week:
Monday 26th: Rangiora
Tuesday: Rolleston
Wednesday: Bottle Lake, Marshlands
Thursday: Oxford
If you'd like your horse clipped please get in touch to arrange.
Also planning a trip to Ashburton soon, so please PM if you'd like to be included in that round.

13/08/2024

🐴☀️🫏🦄Is there an interest in starting up our Fun Playdays in Rangiora again? Is there a day that suits you best? Let us know and we can make a plan to start in the Spring time. The best way to get motivated to bring our horses back into work after winter. Find your mojo, find your tribe and lets begin social sessions back in Rangiora! 🐴☀️🫏🦄

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13/08/2024

💥Come and join us for some Equine fun in the sun!💥
Friday social group session on this coming Friday at the Oxford A&P grounds, 10am start. Come and join us for group lessons in a fun and social environment. Focus is on building confidence, finding motivation after winter and of course, having fun! Cost is only $30 plus groundfee. PM for more information

12/08/2024

Next visit Saturday 31st August to Monday 2nd September.
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08/08/2024

August is the time for clipping in time for spring. And we are offering this special to our repeat customers.
If we have clipped your horse already this year and he/ she is due for a repeat contact us now. We are offering $20 off your next clip.
PM to find out when we are next in your area and to make a booking.

03/08/2024

But the winning shot from today would have to be this one. You will make it to Norton Equestrian's new profile pic! Well done Emma Allan! Followed by Cate Love a very close second.

03/08/2024

Such a fun bunch today cross country training at Roydvale Pony club grounds. A few good action shots. Which picture won the challenge today...?

30/07/2024

Cross Country Training
This Saturday 3rd August
Roydvale Pony Club Grounds
Groups as follows:
First Start up to 65cm: 10am
65-80cm: 11:30am
80+: 1pm
Please let me know which heights you you feel comfortable in to ensure you are placed in the correct group.
Cost is $60 plus $15 groundfee

30/07/2024

I will be in the following areas next week:
Thursday 8th August: Amberley,Waipara, Culverden, Hanmer
Friday 9th August: Reefton, Greymouth
Available for clipping, lessons and assessments. Registered ESNZ Coach and Assessor. If you are in or near any of these areas and wanting to arrange a clip or a lesson, please get in touch.

28/07/2024

Thank you so much to Lisa Wilson from Pinoaks Park for putting together such a well planned out event. Such a great annitiative with the support of LOVERACING.NZ.
I met some amazing horses and some incredible owners looking for the best start for their Off The Track Thoroughbreds. Lisa is passionate about the future of our OTTB's. If you are looking for an OTTB then get in touch with Lisa from Pinoaks.

23/07/2024

Zara is progressing leaps and bounds. Saddled, bridled, happy with flag, nothing is an issue. Such a good girl. If anyone is looking for a lovely natured quality horse, Zara will be available once backed. 8yr old Friesan cross. Cruizy, easy temperament. Will suit any discipline.

22/07/2024

Clipping in your Area? I am planning a trip to Amberley,Waipara, Culverden, Hanmer and possibly Reefton depending on interest. If you are in or near any of these areas and wanting clipping, please get in touch so that I can organise dates and times.

22/07/2024

Tx Nikki

19/07/2024

Perfect sunny blue skies winter's day to kick a ball around at Oxford A&P grounds this morning. Friday Playdays are happening every Friday morning 10am. $30 plus groundfee. Come and join us for confidence building in a social fun atmosphere.

05/07/2024

Tx Cate

04/07/2024

Jumping Clinic
During the school holidays we will be running a 2-day jumping clinic, focusing on building confidence and improving technique.
Wed 10th July- polework and show jumping at The Swannanoa Arena
Thurs 11th July - cross country training at Eyreton grounds
Cost is $100 to attend both days, or $70 for one day. Groundfee for show jumping is $15, and cross country $20, unless you are already a member of the Eyreton grounds.
Group heights are first start to 65cm, 65-80cm and 80+. Please indicate which group you would feel most comfortable in. Times will be allocated once groups have been established. Private lessons can also be arranged seperately. Please ensure payment is made before Wednesday.

03/07/2024

Zara's first time with a saddle. Such a good girl. If anyone is looking for a lovely natured quality horse, Zara will be available once backed. 8yr old Friesan cross. Cruizy, easy temperament. Will suit any discipline.

26/06/2024

Tx Becky

19/06/2024

Clipping in the following areas next week:
Monday: Rolleston/West Melton
Tuesday: Cust/ Fernside
Wednesday: Ohoka/ Swannanoa
Please PM if you would like to book in any one of these areas or nearby.
Alternately, if you would like to schedule a clip in another area not listed, please get in touch so I can arrange a trip out.

17/06/2024

Cross country training at Kaiapoi Pony Club this Saturday. Coaching groups at 65cm and 80cm, or private lessonS available. Please PM to book. Cost is $50 in a group of $70 for a private leason, plus the groundfee which is payable to Kaiapoi Pony Club.
Please ensure payment is made prior to Saturday.

15/06/2024

XC training today. Thank goodness for some sunshine. Super new combinations getting prepared for the season ahead.

10/06/2024

Why does you horse need to be clean before clipping?

A washed, clean and dry coat is the best canvas for clipping your horse. A grease-free coat makes a massive difference to the quality of a clip – there will be less lines and a much smoother finish.
• Dirt, grit, and grease will blunt the blades much quicker than a clean coat would. When clipping clean horses, a professional clipper would expect to get between 5-10 full clips from one set of blades. If clipping a dirty horse, it could take as many as 4 sets of blades to complete ONE clip.
• Blunt and clogged blades can pull and ‘chew’ the hair. This is extremely uncomfortable for the horse – imagine having your legs waxed!
• Dirty, wet/damp hair will put excess strain on the clipper motor. When there is excess strain on the motor, it often overheats. The best case scenario is the safety switch will cut out the clipper, and you will have to wait for them to cool down before resuming. The worst case is the motor will wear out and break, this would mean paying for a new motor (which is NOT cheap!).

Professional clippers will always request that the horse is clean for clipping.
You will be advised to bath your horse the day before clipping – this is to allow ample drying time as a horse cannot be clipped when wet.
Many professional clippers will have a penalty charge if the horse is excessively dirty, and may even refuse to clip if the horse is too wet/gritty or muddy.
This is both for the comfort of your horse, and to look after their clipping equipment.
Make sure to bath the horse the day before clipping, this is to ensure ample drying time as a wet horse cannot be clipped.

It’s very easy to tell if your horse has been cleaned!

09/06/2024

About to finalise groups and times. Is there anyone else who would like to join us?
Cross country training at Okuku this Saturday. Groups as follows:
10am - First Start
11:30 - 65cm
1pm - 80cm +
Cost is $50 per rider, plus groundfee. Please PM which group you feel most comfortable in. Limited numbers per group so get in quick.

07/06/2024

Tx Charlene

16/12/2023

Lovely day judging at the Waimakariri Riding Club Ribbon Day. Fancy dress class was full with 13 entries. Alot of effort went into some of the outfits.