Canterbury MGA Spooky Pairs

Saturday 31st October 2026

Ellesmere A & P Grounds

Leeston

Classes for Under 12, Under 15, Under 18, Opens, Veterans and Novice / Senior

If you havent organised a pair we will do our best to pair you up with someone suitable.

MGA members $25 non-members $35

(No charge for 2nd ponies in training, but please do a separate entry)

PC / ESNZ approved helmets allowed.

Entries close Monday 26th September

Bank account is 03 0830 0641237 00. Please use family name and “spooky26” as reference.

Enter here: https://www.sporty.co.nz/viewform/535015

CMGA Calendar for 2026/27 Season

August

31 – 4 Sept South Island Schools Pairs (run at the Schools Equestrian week) – will run as one heat each day with the final on the third day.

September

5 Spring Training

13 & 14 Canterbury Region Pony Club Games and CRPC Games Competition

19 Canterbury MGA Pairs 1

October

3 & 4 Outdoor Expo Promotional event

17 & 18 CMGA Individuals

31 & 1 Canterbury MGA Pairs 2 and Zone 5 Games

November

1 Zone 5 Games

7 & 8 NZ Worlds Teams Trials (North Island)

14 & 15 North vs South (North Island)

21 & 22 TOTS MGA Pairs Competition at Nelson A & P

28 & 29 Otago Individuals at Palmerston

December

12 & 13 Canterbury MGA Pairs 3

20 CMGA Xmas Competition – surprise!

January

6 to 9 SI MGA Camp & Teams Comp – Otago at Clyde

16 & 17 CMGA Camp, mini comp and PC Rally

19 – 21 NZPCA Championship Week SI – TBC

23 & 24 OMGA Pairs at Palmerston

30 & 31 CMGA Teams Championships

February

6 – 8 NZMGA Individuals Competition (South Island)

13 & 14 NZ Nations Team Trials (South Island)

21 NCMGA Pairs

20 Prince Phillip Cup

March

7-13 HOY – NZMGA Pairs and Teams Championships

20 & 21

26 – 29 Easter

April

3 & 4 TBC Swinging Pairs + Prince Phillip Cup

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CMGA Competitions

NZMGA Competitions

Otago and TOTS MGA comps regularly supported by CMGA members

Pony Club Events

School Competitions

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Welcome to Canterbury Mounted games, a branch of NZMGA. Mounted Games is a fast-paced equestrian sport usually played on ponies under 150 cm for riders of all ages. It features a series of games designed for teams, pairs, and individuals, emphasizing the athletic abilities, coordination, riding skills, and teamwork of both riders and horses. Mounted Games can be enjoyed as a friendly competition between friends or as a more serious contest at various events, with the ultimate goal for most riders being to participate in a fun and competitive atmosphere. CMGA has regular trainings and competitions, and we welcome all ages interested in having a go at this wonderful action-packed fun sport. Our aim is to provide riders access to a friendly, welcoming, and fun environment to learn or improve your games skills!

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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 $100 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!

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