Taranaki Working Equitation Inc

06/09/2026

WENZ Judges Clinic in Rotorua was a LOT of learning, putting faces to names, comparing notes, watching some lovely horses and riders, and eating cake 😊
We had around 20 participants, some from as far away as Hawkes Bay and Taranaki. Having dinner together on Friday night was a great chance to get to know each other a bit better too.
Big thankyou to our Judge Educators - Jody Hartstone and Margaret Lees - for all the time put into this, and for helping to shape Working Equitation judging going forward. Having a clear and easily applied judging scale will ensure consistency of judging throughout New Zealand 😉👍
Thanks also to Working Equitation Bay of Plenty for hosting and to all of the wonderful demo riders we saw ⭐️

06/09/2026

Ohhhh so close

🤩🤩 LIVESTREAM WAWE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2026 🤩🤩

It´s a pleasure to announce the official channel for the livestream of WAWE world championship 2026 🥳

As soon as the tests begin, you will find the link online on the official youtube page of Real Escuela Andaluza del Arte Ecuestre

https://www.youtube.com//streams

Please take care to do not watch on fake profiles!!!

Picture by Pixabay :-)

08/08/2026

𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗕𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻
𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

From the 9th - 14th of September Great Britain will participate in the 7th World Championship of Working Equitation with a full team of four riders! The competition will take place at the Real Escuela Andaluza del Arte Ecuestre in Jerez de la Frontera in Spain.

We are very excited to announce the riders and horses who have been selected to represent Great Britain;

Holly Barber and Mistral D'Atela
Lynne Macleod and Lexus QQ
Tamsin Devonport and Naipe D'Atela
Michael Smith and Ipiranga

Team Trainer - Liz Diegutis
Chef d'Equipe - Georgia Shone

Congratulations to all of the riders selected!

08/08/2026

Hi All
The 2026-2027 Membership form is up and live now. Let us know if you want last year's info rolled over and we can do this in the system once payment is received. Thank you to those who have already paid, you have been rolled over to the new season.
No change to fees, $30 individual or $60 Family - (2 riding adults and their dependent's in the same household) click on link below:

16/07/2026

The Annual Harmony In Training Award This award will be presented annually to the horse & rider partnership that exemplifies the principals of good equitation, consistent training, mutual trust,softness,balance,flexibility & progressive development. It will honour those who prioritize the long term education & well being of the horse while striving for excellence at their current level. Eligibility Open to all current TWE members .( if more than one mount is ridden each mount & rider will be eligible) It will be judged over a full season & not a single performance. .Judges choice at Annual WE show Judges choice at each EHO competition 3 in total A poll will be put up & each TWE member will be able to vote for one combination with the exception of themselves Criteria Improvement & Horsemanship should be valued equally with achievement. The combination should demonstrate ethical training practices & respec t all horse welfare issues( physical, mental & emotional) . Riders should demonstrate positive sportsmanship at all times.

14/05/2026

09/05/2026

Invitation to Equestrian Complex Blessing and Breaking Ground Ceremony, Tuesday, 12th May, 9am met at Skinner Hall. RSVP to [email protected]

22/04/2026

All photos from the TWE 3rd Annual show now available from Best Mates Photography Taranaki ... also sponsor for the Looking through the Lens award which went to Joni Francine 🥳💥👏👏👏

19/04/2026

What a fantastic weekend at Taranaki Working Equitation 3rd Annual Show! Massive thanks to all the judges, officials and helpers.

We’re so proud to share our overall results and celebrate the achievements of all our riders from those stepping into the arena for the first time through to more experienced combinations. It was wonderful to see such great horsemanship, partnership, and sportsmanship on display across the board.

A huge thank you must also go to our incredible sponsors. Your support plays a vital role in making this event possible and helps us continue to grow Working Equitation here in Taranaki:

Aotearoa Gaming Trust
Helite Equestrian NZ - Cool Airvests for Every Occasion
Highfields Equestrian
Duzz-All Beeswax
Oscars Kiwi Kafe
Hippo Health
Poseidon Animal Health
Saddlery Warehouse New Plymouth
Galaxy Stables
Farm Source Taranaki - Stratford
Best Mates Photography Taranaki

We truly appreciate your support of our riders and our community.

👇 Overall results below, congratulations everyone!

Highfields Equestrian Best Partnership trophy: Helen McCallum & Glen Albyn Fine Print

Best Mates Photography Taranaki ‘Looking through the lens’ award: Joni Reynolds & The Vicar's Pilgrim

Medium Overall:
1st Jody Hartstone & Ali Baba
2nd Dawn Runtle & Whistar

Novice Overall:
1st Becky Corlett & Cashew KSNZ

Preliminary Overall:
1st Jody Hartstone & Wiseman
2nd Valerie Ballinger & Merlot
3rd Megan Gundesen & Tui's Midnight Rhapsody
4th Leslie Bloemen & Villa Rosa
5th Joni Reynolds & The Vicar's Pilgrim
6th Sandra Ray & Nix

Preparatory Overall:
1st Helen McCallum & Glen Albyn Fine Print
2nd Eljay Anderson & Ru
3rd Eljay Anderson & Ziggy
4th Anna Hardwick-Smith & Cedar
5th Ange Galland & High Flyer Anzac
6th Nicola Robinson & Bonnie


Introductory Overall:
1st Sheree Espin & Pimlingo
2nd Donna Anderson & Darcy
3rd Lucy Scott & TF Fly Me To The Moon

19/04/2026

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Applications Close 31/5/26