West Wind Equestrian

20/10/2026

Arden and Jo doing some fitness work tonight ready for Arran at the weekend. We mapped out our canter track and then got Arden to ride Jo at a canter and learn what speed he needs to go round the xc without getting time penalties or going too fast to get pinged by TD.
Recommended rate for 80/95cm course is aprox 300/350metres per minute. Arden is part of our Eventing Development Squad and has worked her way up from a 50cm first start 2 seasons ago to doing her first 95cm class at Arran this weekend.

18/10/2026

We now have available a 2 bedroom apartment for rent above the stable block at Kyrewood Equestrian Park.
Utilities are extra to rent.
Can come with 1 grazing spot also
Contact Elaine 027 652 8838 to book a viewing

17/10/2026

Practise Days and Development Squad alternative
For all those riders heading to Arran Station next weekend - we will have dressage / showjumping and xc open and available on Tuesday 20th and Thursday 22nd from 4.30pm to 6.30pm.
Come and practise your test or pop a few jumps to build you and your horses confidence - water jump will be full.
Those interested in our DEVELOPMENT SQUAD come along and have a chat. If you sign up you will be eligible for discounted usage fee on the night and also squad membership fee.
Contact me if interested in coming just so I have idea of numbers.

17/10/2026

We are nearly finished. Just one more levelling and a groom and we will be Open for business.
Watch this space for the Grande Opening Date - you can also comment below on whether you think showjumps or dressage should go on it first.

14/10/2026

EVENTING DEVELOPMENT SQUAD - Casual Training Session THIS EVENING
Due to the bad weather and the forecast stating it will continue all day we will unfortunately have to POSTPONE tonight's training.
If you are keen to register your interest in becoming a squad member then please contact me on 027 652 8838 and we can discuss various options .

14/10/2026

SALE PRICE at Kyrewood Saddlery.
For those that cant make it to Equifest this year - we are holding our own Equifest special sales
20kg bag of Dunstan Low GI =$50/bag
4 bags up for sale
20kg bags Dunstan Old Horse = $47/bags
4 bags up for sale.
Lots more sale items at Kyrewood Saddlery - OPEN tomorrow from 10am to 6pm

13/10/2026

Sunday 18th October at Kyrewood Equestrian Park - this event is being held as part of Mental Health Awareness Week. I speak from experience when I say that horses are the greatest leveller when dealing with mental health issues. Both Amy and I have turned to our horses time and time again for comfort and support in the hardest of times. They are always there ready to greet you. They have no judgement, they empathise with you on a level that a human can.
Please come and support this event and see if horses can help you in your own personal struggle

12/10/2026

We are now looking for this seasons new recruits to our Eventing Development Squad
Our aim is to help grass roots riders and their mounts to achieve their goals in the Eventing World. We cater for 50cm to 95cm riders.
We offer coaching and support with training sessions, specialised talks and clinics, advice etc - see flyer for details
If you are thinking of trying out for Pony Club Bruce Forbes or Timberlands or even Eventing Champs then we can help you with your journey.
We will be having our first casual training session this THURSDAY 15TH OCT from 4.30pm to 6.30pm at Kyrewood Equestrian Park.
Come along with or without your horse and have a play/chat about how we can help you.
Contact Elaine 027 652 8838 if you are thinking of coming - just so I have an idea of numbers.

10/10/2026

A big thank you to all those involved in the running of this weekends event at Flaxmere.
Eventing Hawkes Bay and Loveracing NZ Beyond the track.
Arden has had an amazing weekend were both her horses showed what they are made of and that Tbs can be some of the best horses in the world.Both her horses have had Eventing careers up to the higher levels but are now happy giving younger riders their start in the Eventing world.

LOVERACING.NZ Beyond the track 80cm Thoroughbreds Only Results

1st Emily Dear - Ocean Spirit (Photo)
2nd Arden Merritt - Stoked
3rd Arden Merritt - Pearl Furu
4th Alison Franklin - Glenshell Denny
5th Samantha Jones - Still Waters LIPPY
6th Isla Eden - Patrone

Congratulations everyone - Please thank your sponsor

08/10/2026

OMG ITS REALLY HERE. The new surface is going in at Kyrewood today. Im so excited. Things are starting to take shape so watch this space for more exciting shows/clinics/training session etc.