Fun Games on Horseback!

Teams for all ages and stages!
Suitable for assisted Kids and Minis (10 and under) 
Under 12, 15 and 18 as well as the super quick Opens.
There is also the very enjoyable Veteran (over 35) Class (parents and grandparents!)
Great fun, riding with friends, learning new skills and building confidence.
We hold camps, coaching sessions and competitions in Canterbury. We are also available to come to your group/pony club to run coaching sessions.

New members are welcome, and can attend regular (over summer) evening sessions and get discounted entry into competitions. Membership is only

$60 per year for riding members.

We have teams that compete at HOY each year, and a regional team that travels throughout NZ competing on loan ponies. We also support members who are selected to represent New Zealand!

Come along and enjoy the FUN and make new friends along the way.

See club contact email addresses below and subscribe to emails on the Canterbury MGA Noticeboard below.

Membership:

Riding Member: $60             Non-riding member: $35

Note that everyone under 18 years needs to have a Non-Riding or Riding Member guardian.

Everyone needs to fill out the membership form on the Membership tab.

Bank account is 03 0830 0641237 00. Please use family name and the word “Membership” as your reference.

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The AGM was held on 9 August 2023 and the following positions were elected:

President - Christine Lewis
Vice President - Dy Jolly
Secretary - Sue Zydenbos ([email protected])
​​​​​​​Treasurer - John Shanks

Operational roles

Coaching and Training Sub-Committee:  Sue Shanks (Convenor), Jane Gutry, Rick Zydenbos & Sue Zydenbos

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Competitions Sub-Committee: Sarah Molyneux (Convenor), Dy Jolly (Health & Safety), Jennie Kjelgaard (Gear Marshall), Sue Shanks,  Lou Beswick & Sue Zydenbos

​​​​​​​Equipment maintenance and development:   Graham Smith & Sue Robertson

Other NZMGA roles currently held by Canterbury MGA Members:

• NZMGA - Governance Board: Sue Zydenbos and Jane Gutry 
• NZMGA - International Rep: Sue Robertson
• NZMGA Canterbury Branch Committee Representative: Rick Zydenbos
• Refereee & Rules Committee:  Mary Stewart
• Selection Committee: Sue Shanks
• Competition Committtee: Sue Robertson
• Development Committee: Sue Robertson
• Complants Committee: John Shanks
• Grants & Sponsorship Committee:                                        Sarah Molyneux

FACEBOOK LINK

NZMGA Individuals

29-31 March 2024, Northern A&P Grounds, Rangiora

​​​​​​​Programme: Click here

Further details available on NZMGA Sporty site:

https://www.sporty.co.nz/nzmga/nzmga-individuals-championship-2024/individuals-schedule-and-entry-list-2024# 

Gala Dinner: 

Yeehaw - get your Gala tickets now: Click here

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  Canterbury MGA 2023 Award winners

CONGRATULATIONS to our 2023 CMGA Awards winners as voted by our members.

1. Most improved/consistent – Sue Robertson and Graham Smith Trophy: Frida Peltzer

2. Best Combination – Dwight Trophy donated by Jenn Bothwell and Ellen Jones: Dustin Rowlands & Max

3. Most outstanding Rider – CMGA Trophy: Dustin Rowlands

4. Best up and coming young rider – Stewart Family Trophy: Courtney Ashton

5. Best games pony – the Bobby Trophy donated by the Zydenbos Family: Amber – the Gutry Family

6. Sportsmanship award – CMGA Trophy: Ruby Stewart

7. Service to CMGA – CMGA Trophy: Bruce Pluck and Jennie Kjelgaard

8. Most spectacular fall: Christine Lewis at NZ Pairs

9. Naughtiest pony: Copper & Jane at our last competition

10. Cutest Combination: Jack Benjamin & Snickers (the manly pony)

Update about up-coming events:

2023-24 Proposed Competition Dates

January

27 & 28                        NZMGA Worlds Trials   

February

3 & 4                            NZMGA Nations Trial    

17 & 18                        Hi-Points Pairs – Round 2

17 (am)                        Prince Phillip Cup

March

4 - 10                           HOY – NZMGA Pairs and Teams Championships

29 - 31 (Easter)           NZMGA Individuals  

Pony Club Events

Otago and TotS comps regularly supported by CMGA members