Equestrian
Horses are for many people the essence of Waimate District. From pony club to high-level equestrian training, from the race course to the hunt, our connections with the horse are grounded in tradition and also look to the future.
Adventure Horse Trekking
Rated in New Zealand's top 15 attractions by Destinationz Magazine, December 2017. Ride quiet, sure-footed horses over the breathtaking snow-capped Southern Alps and high country stations, through snow-fed rivers and alongside alpine lakes. Trekking on time-worn trails that pioneers and goldminers used. Accommodation in 100 year old musterers huts, shearers quarters, historic cottages, or the oldest and most haunted pub in New Zealand!
Address: 562 Pentland Hills Road, Waihaorunga, Waimate 7979
Phone: 03 689 2838
N-Lee Downs Indoor Arena
N-Lee Downs Equestrian Center has a full size indoor arena and a 70m x 70m outdoor jumps arena for hire. Awesome horse and rider friendly facilities, and a place to have a heap of fun while you are learning. Lynley is at the top levels competing herself, so there's no better person to learn from.
Address: Corner Deep Creek and Adams Road, Waimate
Phone: 03 689 7043 Mobile: 027 629 3930
Southern Canterbury A&P Showgrounds
Purpose built with a show jumping or dressage arena, and a full service or DIY livery at Waimate just west of the town. The whole complex is new and has been purpose built as an agriculture and equestrian complex/livery and has available wash down and tie up facilities for vets and farrier use. One of the only places in South Canterbury offering full horse measuring services at reasonable cost.
Address: 26 Hakataramea Highway, Waimate
Phone: 027 523 7878
The Waimate District Hunt
Established in 1882, the Waimate District Hunt is now in its 135th year. The Waimate District Hunt maintains a pack of 18 couple harrier hounds. There is a hunt or ‘meet’ once or twice a week during the season, which extends from March to mid July. To hear first hand about the thrill of the hunt, read this blog.
Contact: Robyn Davis
Phone: 03 689 2285
Waimate Pony Club
South Canterbury Pony Club is the organising executive to three locally based branches - , Geraldine, Waimate & Pleasant Point. New members are welcome to join the club in range of events and fun days during the year.
Contact: Maureen Chamberlain
P. 03 689 7579