Upcoming Events 2023/24 Season
Book a Slot Day at Warkworth 7 April 2024, Warkworth Event Arena Need some practice, or want to introduce your horse to something new? We will have a number of obstacles available for you to play with in the arena, with a maximum of five horses in each 1 hour slot time (not including committee). Volunteers and committee members will be on hand to assist and reset obstacles where needed. Photo credit - @equineelleyphotography |
Past events
Green Horse Clinic with Tyson Miller Horsemanship 23 March 2024, Warkworth Event Arena Taught by Ben Longwell Truewest Horsemanship, Tyson now starts horses all over NZ (including recently for the Wilson sisters, among others), works in the film industry, travels widely as a popular clinician and teaches a regular circuit by private bookings. He teaches a combination of groundwork and ridden exercises through trust based horsemanship to develop a respectful relationship between horse and rider. Suitable for any discipline or riding capability, his clinics will help you form a deeper understanding of your horses behavior and mindset through practical exercises and interactive demonstrations. Tyson ensures he creates a safe, encouraging environment which sets both horse and rider up for future success when faced with real life experiences. This green horse clinic will be a combination of groundwork and ridden. This is not for beginners, but for those more experienced riders with a green horse wishing to progress their partnership. Registrations are now open and places are limited. Tyson will also be available for private lessons. To register contact Tyson and Megan at [email protected] (mention you are CCNA). ** please note due to ongoing film industry disruption, Tyson's clinic dates may be subject to change. |
Club Fun Day at Warkworth 3 March 2024, Warkworth Event Arena ***REGISTRATIONS CLOSED*** Come and join us for some obstacle fun! We will have a large range of obstacles laid out over both the Warkworth Pony Club Grounds and the Event Arena for some shared play - try some, or try them all. Ridden, in-hand and green horses all welcome. Committee will be available to help with obstacles and answer questions. After the obstacle play, bring your lunch for some hang out time with us, then (if you want to) put your name on the whiteboard for a mini go around with some of the obstacles we will have set up as a course. |
Old Kaipara Challenge 10 & 11 February 2024, 591 Old Kaipara Rd, Warkworth West ***REGISTRATIONS CLOSED*** Enjoy this non-points weekend challenge over a mix of flat and rolling hill land on a private farm west of Warkworth. This will run as a normal challenge, the only difference being everyone gets a second round (should they wish). Round 1 on Saturday, Round 2 on Sunday and great prizes to be won. One lucky rider may even win a spot prize! Loads of room for floats and warm up area. Camping available from Friday and (as always) a fun social Sat night in between. |
Book a Slot Day at Warkworth
Sunday 21 January 2024, Warkworth Event Arena
***FULLY BOOKED :)***
Need some practice, or want to introduce your horse to something new? We will have a
number of obstacles available for you to play with in the arena, with a maximum of five horses in
each 1 hour slot time (not including committee). Volunteers and committee members will be on
hand to assist and reset obstacles where needed.
Club Fun Day - Members Only 10 December 2023 ***BOOKED OUT*** Come and join us for some obstacle play at a beautiful property in Helensville. This will be a members only event with plenty of exciting obstacles, a guided farm ride and BYO lunch. A chance to change up the scenery with your trusty steed, mix, mingle and catch up with friends. |
Horsemanship for Nervous Riders Clinic
with Tyson Miller Horsemanship 2 December 2023, Dairy Flat FULLY BOOKED! Proudly hosted by CCNA, this one day clinic is designed to help nervous riders overcome fears and anxiety and get back in the saddle with confidence. Develop trust in a safe environment through clear communication to set horse and rider up for success. Registrations are now open and places are limited. Tyson will also be available for private lessons. To register contact Tyson and Megan at [email protected] (mention you are CCNA). |
Lynley Bolt: Connection & Balance through Working Equitation 11&12 November 2023, Warkworth Event Arena REGISTRATIONS OPEN! Discover the joy of riding your horse with a whisper. This is a rare chance to experience a gifted coach who believes complete connection, or oneness between horse and rider, can be developed and learned. Lynley works on building yours and your horse’s confidence and trust so that you can have a better relationship with soft, clear communication. Whatever your horse, riding discipline, or saddle, in this fun and educational clinic you will learn how to build understanding and connection. The clinic involves pole and cone exercises to help create a safer horse in the real world (such as opening gates, crossing blocked paths, dragging a fallen tree limb). Learn to place the horse's feet where you need them so that you can calmly and confidently approach unfamiliar situations. Fee includes pre-clinic exercises in video format, a workbook, and a post-clinic Zoom webinar and Q&A. Proudly hosted by CCNA, places are limited. Note Lynley will also be available for private lessons, so grab your chance while she's here! To register and for enquires please contact Lynley at [email protected] (mention you are CCNA). For information about Lynley see her website. |
Club Fun Day at Kaukapakapa **POSTPONED TO 5TH NOVEMBER** Henley Rd, Kaukapakapa Pony Club FULLY BOOKED Come and join us for some obstacle play at the Kaukapakapa Pony Club! We will have a range of obstacles laid out over the grounds - try some, or try them all. Ridden, in-hand and green horses all welcome. Committee will be available to help with obstacles and answer questions. Bring your lunch for some hang out time with everyone, then (if you want to) put your name on the whiteboard for a mini go around some of the obstacles we will have set up as a course. |
Essential Ground Skills Clinic with Russell Higgins
7 - 8 October 2023, Warkworth Event Arena A horseman who needs little introduction, Russell has been teaching horsemanship clinics and starting young horses professionally since 1999, and has been a regular feature of Equidays, Equitana, and Equifest. Starting as one of Pat Parelli's apprentices in Colorado, Russell has continued his education with other great horsemen such as Buck Brannaman, Martin Black and Pedro Neves. To date he has taught in 18 different countries and started young horses on four continents. Come and learn from one of New Zealand’s most experienced clinicians. This is where it all starts - on the ground. In this Stage 1 clinic you learn about horse psychology, how horses learn, how to build confidence and how to create responsiveness in order to stay safe and have fun on the ground. This clinic is the pre-requisite to most of Russell’s other clinics, both ridden and liberty.
Places are limited with special offer discount. Registrations open and filling fast! |
Club Fun Day at Warkworth 24th September 2023, Warkworth Event Arena BOOKED OUT! Shake off the rain and mud. Join us for some obstacle practice and play! We will have a range of obstacles laid out in the arena - try some, or try them all. Ridden, in-hand, muddy, fluffy, or green horses welcome. Join in with a group or practice alone. Committee will be on hand to help, introduce the group to some fun exercises and of course answer questions. Bring your lunch for some R&R after a fun filled morning with everyone. Due to arena size and parking spaces are limited and filling fast! |
Club Fun Day at Kaukapakapa
7th May 2023, Henley Rd, Kaukapakapa Pony Club Come and join us for some obstacle play at the Kaukapakapa Pony Club! We will have a range of obstacles laid out over the grounds - try some, or try them all. Ridden, in-hand and green horses all welcome. Committee will be available to help with obstacles and answer questions. Bring your lunch for some hang out time with everyone, then (if you want to) put your name on the whiteboard for a mini go around some of the obstacles we will have set up as a course. Click tab to register. |
Old Kaipara Challenge
11 & 12 February 2023, 519 Old Kaipara Rd, Warkworth West Enjoy this new challenge course over a mix of flat and rolling hill land on a private farm west of Warkworth. Youth, Rookie, Intermediate & Open classes. Loads of room for floats and warm up area. Camping available from Friday. Round 1 on Saturday, Round 2 Sunday, and a fun social Sat night in between. |
Valley Farms Challenge
25 & 26 February 2023, 1500 Alfriston Rd, Takanini, Auckland This great challenge course returns for a third year over a stunning farm in South Auckland. Note this is now just one challenge run over two days, not two as previously advertised. Camping welcome from Friday, Round 1 Sat, Round 2 Sun and a great social time and shared dinner/bbq in between so stay and play! Enter now on this link - see you there! |
Warkworth Challenge
(Please note date change!) 3 & 4 December 2022, Warkworth Event Arena Join CCNA for our first points approved competition of the season! Awesome prizes for all classes. The course covers part of the Warkworth Pony Club grounds and all of the Event (Rodeo) arena. Classes for: Open, Intermediate, Rookie, Youth. Round 1 Sat, Round 2 Sun. Social BYO dinner on Sat night. It's going to be FUN! To register as a rider ENTER HERE |
Beginners Have a Go
19 November 2022, Warkworth Event Arena Want to try a challenge but not sure what to do? This is a fun mock competition for beginner riders who have never competed, or have only ever tried one CCNA challenge up to Rookie level, with no placing in the last year. The day will be run as if it is a challenge with sign in, rider numbers and a course walk. The entire course is in the arena, but only one round instead of two. Just like a real competition, obtsacles are timed and you will receive a judge's score sheet afterwards to take home. To register as a rider please ENTER HERE |
Book a Slot Day at Warkworth
15 October 2022, Warkworth Event Arena Need some practice, or want to introduce your horse to something new? We will have a number of obstacles available for you to play with in the arena, with a maximum of five horses in each 1 hour slot time (not including committee). Volunteers and committee members will be on hand to assist and reset obstacles where needed. More details, including the online link to register |
Book a Slot Day at Warkworth
3 July, 9 am – 4 pm, Warkworth Event Arena We will have a number of obstacles available for you to play with in the arena, with a maximum of five horses in each 1 hour slot time (not including committee). Please book your slot below. One form per horse/rider combination. Volunteers and committee members will be on hand to assist and reset obstacles where needed. |
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Introduction to Cowboy Challenge
2 July, 9am - 12 noon & 1pm - 4pm, Warkworth Event Arena
FULLY BOOKED
Join Cowboy Challenge North Auckland and CCNA sponsor & clinician Chip Johnson for a half day of fun and confidence building for those who have never ridden a challenge, or have just begun at Beginner or Rookie level. You can choose either a morning or afternoon 3 hr clinic. Each clinic will have a limit of 7 riders.
2 July, 9am - 12 noon & 1pm - 4pm, Warkworth Event Arena
FULLY BOOKED
Join Cowboy Challenge North Auckland and CCNA sponsor & clinician Chip Johnson for a half day of fun and confidence building for those who have never ridden a challenge, or have just begun at Beginner or Rookie level. You can choose either a morning or afternoon 3 hr clinic. Each clinic will have a limit of 7 riders.
Book a Slot Day at Warkworth
SUNDAY, MAY 15, 2022 AT 9 AM – 3:30 PM
Book your one hour slot for some obstacle play! Ride or lead a mix of old favourites and added new challenges. CCNA helpers will be on hand to encourage and support, and to breakdown or reset obstacles when required.
Groups of 5 riders in one hour slots:
• Newbies & In hand
• Rookie
• Higher up
SUNDAY, MAY 15, 2022 AT 9 AM – 3:30 PM
Book your one hour slot for some obstacle play! Ride or lead a mix of old favourites and added new challenges. CCNA helpers will be on hand to encourage and support, and to breakdown or reset obstacles when required.
Groups of 5 riders in one hour slots:
• Newbies & In hand
• Rookie
• Higher up