Awatuna Horses

03/09/2025

SPRINGSTON TROPHY 2025

🌟 Awatuna Horses are proud to be sponsoring Springston Trophy 2025! 🐴

Over the years Awatuna Horses have travelled all over the South Island with their riders to compete at Springston Trophy, it is such a great competition, lots of preparation, and partnership between horse and rider. From hours of training to the trust built in the saddle, every combination showcases dedication, horsemanship, and teamwork.

Springston Trophy is also about the people and ponies that make it special – the friendships, the camaraderie, and the memories that will last a lifetime. 🩷

What makes this one extra special is that her oldest granddaughter will be riding in it. How cool is that!🏇

Penny and the committee have been working extremely hard behind the scenes to make sure this is going to be an amazing event.

If you want to come along the details are below.

📍 Marlborough Equestrian Park
📅 25 – 28 September 2025

19/04/2025

Hi everyone,

🐴ENTRIES EXTENDED TO APRIL 21st 🐴

We’re thrilled to see all the fantastic entries rolling in!

There’s still time to enter—especially in the Non-Championship classes, which remain open to all riders. These classes start from 80cm and go up to 110cm, offering a great range for different levels. Whether you're looking for a fun, competitive outing or aiming to build experience, this is a perfect opportunity.

It’s also an excellent chance to get familiar with the venue—particularly useful for anyone planning to compete at Springston Trophy later in the season.

Don’t miss out on this exciting event—come and join us!

21/03/2025

Awatuna Horses are super excited to be supporting NZPCA Eventing Champs 2025.

Not only is the Marlborough Nelson West Coast Area hosting this amazing NZ wide Pony Club event on a brand spanking new XC course at Marlborough Equestrian Park in Blenheim, they are also running alongside it in honour of our beautiful friend the "Moana Johnsen Memorial ODE".
This event is open to all NZPCA riders and Non NZPCA riders of any age.

More information below
“Moana Johnsen Memorial ODE”
To be held over the 3 days of ANZAC weekend, 25th, 26th & 27th April 2025, alongside the NZPCA Eventing Championship.

To be held at the Marlborough Equestrian Park
81 Bothams Bend Road, Spring Creek, Blenheim

Proudly hosted by Marlborough Nelson West Coast Area Pony Club (MNWC)
This event is open to all NZPCA and Non NZPCA riders of any age.

We are super excited to Welcome You to Marlborough for this competition, to be held over the brand new cross country course , designed by Lucy Shaw

***SERIES ACCUMULATOR***
The lowest combined score:
One from ESNZ National 3DE, and One from this competition. Any height, any class.
Ages for the Series Accumulator
1: Ages 14 years & under
2: Ages 15 years up to and including 17 years
3: Ages 18 years up to and including 24 years
4: Aged 25 years and over
Birthday dates taken from 1 August 2024

Series Accumulator
kindly sponsored by Melwood Equestrian Canterbury

07/11/2024

Greymouth Pony Club Mini Show
Sunday November 17th
Something for everyone

Show Hacks
Show Ponies
First Ridden
Lead Rein
Versatility Adults
Versatility Kids
Minis
Show Jumping from poles on the ground to 1.20cm+
Hunter Classes including Kindergarten classes

Raffle, food, good banter, it's sure to be memorable.

New yarding for the horses if you want to stay over.

The suns going to be shining, it's going to be a great day.

Get your entries in below
https://www.evoevents.co.nz/

14/06/2023

A longtime between posts... So much has happened here at Awatuna Horses since I lasted posted. New foals, up and coming horses being broken in and enjoying ridden life, but one thing we are very happy about (in a good way) is that this big fella left the farm today.
Awatuna Jonesy aka Franklin, his show jumping days may be over, but he has recovered enough from his injury to enjoy a good ride and have a new take on life.
Pictured with his new mum Sera, and looking more than happy at his new digs. He really was and still is a fantastic horse and I know he is going to love being someone’s special buddy and set off on some more adventures.
Best of luck with him Sera.

18/09/2022

We just love this time of the year and its exciting times ahead as foaling has started for the season over here on the West Coast at Awatuna Horses.

This big, super strong boy was born in the early hours of Saturday morning. Being the big lad he is, he was a bit unsteady on his feet for the first few hours, so with a bit of assistance and after a few good feeds off mum he was away.

Peggy is an amazing first time mum, taking everything in her stride considering she has had limited handling. Having this type of temperament bred into our horses is a must, makes everything so much easier when they need our assistance.

We've given him the name Elton, after his late cousin Awatuna Rocketman as they look very alike.

Elton is by:
Sire: Awatuna Ludarco by (Parco Belgian Warmblood) out of Rose by Kings Ransom x Wi******er Girl
Mare: Peggy by (Remargan WB) out of (Jazz Dancer TB) by the mare Turbulent Dancer

3 more left to foal down, so watch this space.

09/05/2022

Hi all,

Since we have had a bit of interest already, this is to confirm that Penny Jones will be once again holding her XC Training bootcamp in July.

Dates and venue are yet to be confirmed, but we are looking at doing Rakaia ODE on16th July and then having boot camp following on from Tuesday 19th - Friday 22nd but will confirm which 3 of the 4 days at a later date.

Please register your interest with me so I know to contact you.

[email protected]
0211308651

Cheers
Candice

12/04/2022

Great opportunity for someone.
https://www.facebook.com/107238187752460/posts/485714253238183/

Farm Assistant (Sheep/Beef/Horse) – Full time role – Monday to Friday – Awatuna - APPLICATIONS CLOSED

A rare opportunity to work in a farming role 8am – 5pm - Monday to Friday

A new and exciting position that offers a tonne of variety has just become available, located in Awatuna (10 mins from Hokitika and 20 mins from Greymouth)
These clients specialise in breeding and training horses. Experience with horses is not essential as the job will not require any riding.

Although training will be given, applicants need to be responsible and show a willingness to learn. You need to be able to work alone, be adaptable and happy and comfortable to work alongside family members and small children.

About the role:
• Working with Stock- Horses, Cattle and Sheep (need to be Brave capable and empathetic)
• Responsibility with a quad bike
• Understand electric fencing
• Neat and tidy, finish jobs and put things away
• At a minimum have a restricted driver’s licence
• Feeding horses and changing covers

The successful applicant must be an NZ citizen, resident, or have the legal right to work in NZ full time.
Please apply via the link below, attaching your CV and Cover Letter or call Alice for a confidential chat on 0212246459.
Applications must close by the 29th of April; shortlisting will commence immediately.

28/02/2022

Please like and share to any of your horsey friends 🐎

25/02/2022

On Tuesday our lovely Awatuna Rocketman made his way over the rainbow Bridge to greener pastures, he had unfortunately developed an infection in his pastern which was irreparable.
Rocket was Penny and Todd's star in the making and he certainly had a bright future ahead of him.
RIP Rocket, you will be missed. 🐴🌈🚀⭐️