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.
The long awaited Taranaki Equestrian Facilities Plan has been released! It's the development foundation for our A&P grounds, pony club grounds, and open space riding areas for the next 50 years. Learn about it in the video above or click on the document below.
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.
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).