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.
Breaking news! The Taranaki Equestrian Facilities Plan has just been released. Learn about it in the video but even better, go to the Sport Taranaki home page and scroll down to the equestrian image. Other news - The Bridle Zone trails were freshly graded from 12 to 14 March 2024 and should make easier riding into winter. On Saturday 23 March 2024 from 1 to 4pm, about 300 Oxfam Trailwalkers will be walking from Hydro Rd through to Lake Access Road. Nervous horses should stay over towards the middle and west side of the BZ. The working bees on 24 Jan & 10 Feb 2024 got heaps done. Thanks to those who came along. The post-bee socialising lasted about as long as the work itself! Fun. To show your support for our Bridle Zone track maintenance and equestrian advocacy work, please donate here-TEN at TSB 15-3953-0769525-00. Many thanks. Your support is very much appreciated.
Check out another fabulous newsletter put together by TEN. This Autumn newsletter is packed with goodies about our local equestrians suppliers, places to ride, charities to support and much more.
Hey riders and horse-owners! As of 1 Sept 2023, the draft Taranaki Equestrian Facilities Report was received by the Project Working Group (reps from all the horse groups). It's release date is just prior to Christmas 2023 and we'll email it to you all. It is the foundation for development of our A&P grounds, pony club grounds, and open space riding areas for the next 50 years.
TEN's last Summer Newsletter - 2021/2022
Enjoy the latest news about what's going on with equestrians and riding places across Taranaki. Big thanks to Emilie Husillos for converting plain into these colourful vibrant stories.
Look at the cute log jumps recently built at the Lake Mangamahoe Bridle Zone (TEN's pride &joy).
Horsey signs on horsey roads
This has been a big success for TEN. NPDC were great to work with on this. We hope it makes drivers more conscious of their speed as they pass our ridden horses.
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 Downers work. Many meetings later, we have a pact that 'horsey roads' will keep their green footpaths at a 3% camber for 1m-where possible. A real win for all who depend on road rides for fitness.
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
TEN is trying to reduce vehicle speed on local rural roads
We are working with NPDC to achieve this! Trying as hard as we can to get motorists to reduce their speed on local rural roads. We did the NPDC survey in June 2021 and there will be another one later this year.
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).