Craig Stables

06/11/2024

Mark your diaries…Training day 16th November 🙌🏼

03/11/2024

How lucky are we to have one of the best farriers in New Zealand…Ryan has been our farrier for over 10 years now 🙌🏼

02/11/2024

Mornings spent training in Dada Sport 🙌🏼

Love this Dada Sport Consul Funnel Collar T-Shirt not only does it look smart on, the long sleeves in soft, breathable technical fabric keep you protected from the sun all day long

Shop the boutique range of Dada online or in store and use discount code ANNA10 for a 10% discount 💃

13/10/2024

Enjoy the photos from todays training day ✅

12/10/2024

Draw is up ✅

Quiet training day tomorrow, but great for the young ones!

Please be on time or slightly early for your class as we are trying to beat the rain ☔️

No dogs please and stable cross ties are off limits 🤗

03/10/2024

Mark your calendars…entries open soon 👏🏼🤗

06/09/2024

A few of the Craig Stables riders competed at the recent NISS show in Taupo last week. My riders all came back with super results and great learning experiences 🙌🏼

Dali parsons and Lets tango placed 2nd in 90-1m AM5 class and 6th in 90cm-1m show hunter. They also placed 6th overall in the 90-1m jumping category

Tori cousins and TDC Star girl had clear jumping and were 12th out of 150 in the Arena Eventing, they also placed 6th in the 70-80cm show hunter.

Novah Parsons and Airtime RSNZ placed 5th in the 90-1m AM5 class and 5th in the A2 90-1m class, 7th overall in 90-1m category.

Zaria Carter and Benrose Silver shadow won the 1.05m arena eventing, won the 90cm-1m AM5 showjumping and were in the top 10 in their respective show hunter category

Stella Brick on The Normanator won the 70-80cm A2 class, were top 10 in the AM5 and 9th in the Showjumping.

I’m so proud of my riders and all the work they have put in on their ponies. They continue to produce great results and show improvements 🤩

01/08/2024

That shine from 👌🏼

12/07/2024

Super photos of pony CS Millificent jumping some fences in the 1.20m with Molly 🙌🏼

This pony is one to watch for the future at only 7yrs old, she has the biggest heart 🤩

06/07/2024

Jeff McVean lessons at Craig Stables 🤩

Wednesday 17th July

Pm for details or to book in, spaces will full fast

14/06/2024

Looking forward to getting back into the ring on the #1 🤩🦄

01/06/2024

Everyone needs to read this 🙌🏼

We love this meme!

It's rare to find an experienced jumping rider who regrets consolidating a horse at lower heights and allowing both horse and rider to build confidence before moving up the grades.

Here’s what some top riders have to say:

1. **Scott Brash** (Great Britain, Olympic gold medalist):
- “You have to give horses time to learn and develop at each level. Rushing them can lead to mistakes and loss of confidence. It’s about building a strong foundation.”

2. **Nick Skelton** (Great Britain, Olympic gold medalist):
- “It's essential to be patient and ensure your horse is solid at every stage. If you push them too quickly, they can lose confidence and it can set them back significantly.”

3. **Edwina Tops-Alexander** (Australia, Olympic competitor):
- “Horses need time to develop both physically and mentally. Making sure they are confident and capable at each level before moving up is crucial for their long-term success.”

These quotes highlight the importance of a measured, patient approach to training, ensuring horses are fully prepared and confident at each stage of their journey.

26/05/2024

Get in touch for info or to book in 🙌🏼

04/05/2024

03/05/2024

Times are up 🙌🏼

29/04/2024

Love these gorgeous head shots of these two by 🍂

17/04/2024

TRADE 📢

Interested in joining our Trade Village at our Winter Shows? Connect with a passionate equestrian community! Applications are now open:

https://www.takapoto.co.nz/trade-stand-winter-shows

Show Dates:

10 - 12 May
7 - 9 June
12 - 14 July
9 - 11 August
13 - 15 September

Note: The Trade Village will be open on the official competition days (Saturday and Sunday) of each event.

Photo Credit: Cornege Photography

09/04/2024

Lovely pic of Cruz at series finals 😎