Use of our grounds policy - terms and conditions

Waikanae PC has amazing grounds and facilities right in the middle of Waikanae.

We have a huge all-weather arena, a cross-country course (although not all of it is currently accessible), and our rally area. We also rent our clubrooms to other groups.

WPC financial members can use our facilities at Waikanae Park, including the arena and XC course, for free, but you MUST book by using our online booking app. You can apply for access to the booking calendar by emailing [email protected]. 

There is, however, a $5 fee if you use the grounds for a lesson. 

For non-WPC members it is $15 per horse for casual use. 

You must read these conditions before you use any of our facilities

General

• Riders ride at their own risk – Waikanae Pony Club or affiliated associations accept no responsibility for any accident, loss or injury whatsoever.

• Pony Club approved gear and helmets must be worn at all times while riding. Back protectors must be worn at all times on the cross country.

• All riders must have another responsible person present while riding, for any jumping riders must have a supervisor on the grounds aged 21 or over. This is for your own safety.

• Welfare of the horse is paramount – horses only to be schooled/ridden over jumps within their capabilities and appropriate to their age.

• The applicable ground levy must be paid prior to riding on Waikanae Grounds.

• Please remove all poo & hay etc from the car parking area and arena.

• Any request to bring a Stallion onto club grounds must be approved by commitee prior to you riding. 

• Please ensure you are ready to ride at the booked time. 

Arena

• Booking the arena does not give sole access to it, others may be using it at the same time. If you are wanting to book the arena for private use only, please contact [email protected].

Jumps

• If jumps are in the arena, they can be used.

• Please ensure you leave all jump poles off the ground when you leave.

• No one may use any show jumping or show hunter jumps that have been set up prior to a show, or jump any cross-country fences in the one month prior to an ODE or Jump-X event. You will be notified of course closures on Facebook or when you try to book.

Cross country

• If jumping any cross country jump, you must wear an NZPCA approved standard body protector.

• Grazers may be on the cross-country course – It is the rider’s responsibility to avoid them.

• Some cross country jumps will be fenced off. Please do not take these down.

• Shut all gates behind you – no exceptions.

• It is the rider's responsibility to look out for any hazards around jumps - walking the course is highly recommended. We have a large rabbit population in the area and there are often new, unmarked holes.

• At this stage the Basin and banks in/around the arena are not to be jumped.  

Email [email protected] to be sent the link to make your own bookings.