Taranaki Equestrian Network Inc. (TEN) is fuelled by dedicated equestrians passionate about increasing riding places for all equestrians in the Taranaki area. We liaise constructively with district and regional councils to have horse-riding included in every possible public green space that is opened up. We continue to build on our successful partnership with local bodies to make Taranaki a significant equestrian attraction and the equestrian lifestyle region of choice in New Zealand.
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BRIDLE ZONE OPEN @ Lake Mangamahoe but closed on Saturday 16 Jan 2021 until 1pm. Try an early morning ride - its open from 6.30am. Beautiful and peaceful.
Since August 2019, TEN has been out fighting for your rural riding verges They started grading the verges off steeply at Lower Timaru Rd and met Joanne Huitema.Then started on Smart Rd and met Megan Gundesen. Horrified by the damage to our green footpath, we managed to stop work by Downer.Many meetings later, we have a pact that 'horsey roads' will keep their green footpaths at around 3% camber for 1m-where possible. A real win for all who depend on road rides for fitness. Plus local rural roads used for horses will have Horse signs erected.
TEN WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOUR PICTURES! If you have some amazing pictures of you and your horse in public spaces around Taranaki, TEN would love to upload them to our website to show off our beautiful region. Please email them to ride@hotmail.co.nz
NEW WATER TROUGH AT THE BRIDLE ZONE-March 2020 A huge thanks to Neil Florence for organising this in the car park area. Also, tell anyone who needs some, there is now free horse poo there for the gardeners of NP.
Riding at New Plymouth Racecourse Now open to everyone!
This is a rare opportunity! The PC grounds and the limestone trotting track are great for fitness work and open space training. For grounds access, apply to npponyclub@hotmail.co.nz(Rules apply)
