PARC (Pukahu & Hawkes Bay Adult Riding Club)

07/12/2025

Hay baled last night ready to be picked up in the next 2 days from Havelock North. Suitable for non fussy horses. $10 per bale. Ring Lyn on 0274994462

06/12/2025

We've had a busy afternoon setting up and we're excited for a sunny day of fun tomorrow! Last minute entries are open on the day! We look forward to seeing you there!

03/12/2025

Get your registrations in for this sunday!

Event Schedule

Starting at 9:00 AM – (Equestrian Park Polo Field)
RINGs A and B
Note: Two rings (A and B) will run for Greenies and Showies if numbers are sufficient. If entries are too few, classes will be combined into one ring.

Class 1: Greenies and Showies – Ridden Classes
• Class 1a: Best Turn Out
• Class 1b: Best Walk
• Class 1c: Best Trot
• Class 1d: Best Canter (for those who want to canter)
Class 2: Best Riding Club Horse (including best novelty trick)

10:30 AM – (Polo Field)
Note: You can do both the jumping and the Pole Challenge classes – just come to the right ring when you are ready
Class 3: RING B - PARC Pole Challenge
A set pattern of ground poles in different formations, with riders judged on their ability to navigate these 10 formations accurately. Each pole formation is worth a mark out of 5 (maximum 50 points) and added to the rider mark (max 5 points). The horse is judged separately on calmness, obedience, etc. (score out of 15).
Class 4 – RING C – PARC Christmas Jumping Classes
• Class 6a: Up to 30 cm
• Class 6b: Up to 45 cm
• Class 6c: 60 cm and over
Additional classes may include:
• Joker
• Down the Line
11.30 PM – (Pony Club Paddock)
Note: Head over when you are ready after your poles and jumping classes
Class 5: PARC Cowboy Challenge
Various Obstacles and timed – Rider judged on ability to navigate obstacles and time.
1.00 PM – Shared Lunch
1:00 PM – Opportunity for anyone to Jump Bigger Fences or try out the western club obstacles
With Pony Club or Western Club

02/12/2025

Hi all,

Slight change to our Christmas festivities this year. Due to just how flat-out things get in December we have decided to postpone our usual Xmas competition to early next year.

However, we will be running a fun Xmas practice day on the 7th instead. We will still have ring classes, pole challenge, jumping and a cowboy challenge.

We would love you to come along and have some fun with your equine counterparts. We will have some “judges” to give you feedback and give you an opportunity to have a dabble at everything.

An entry fee of $20 can be made to the club account and to register please send an email to our PARC email address.

29/11/2025

Reminder that there is an open day at the Equestrian Park today! Gate entries are open until 1pm. Games, show jumping, eventing, western, food and drink. $30 per rider or $60 for a family. Everything is set up and looking beautiful, and your friendly PARC committee is on gate duty 😜

25/11/2025

Start time- 9 am (gates open from 8 am).
We are excited to invite members to the PARC Christmas fun show. The day will be full of Christmas themed games and events to suit each level of rider. Ribbons will be provided for each class and points will be awarded for successes throughout the day, which will be used to award the club’s various trophies.
Please make sure to come along. Entries must be in by Friday 5th December at 5pm. To enter you need to be a paid up member on the day, and have completed the Christmas event entry form (found on our website), emailed to: [email protected]
Day Fee: Entry for this fabulous day is only $20 which will provide access to all of the following classes within your section (Greenies or Showies), ribbons, judges etc and the fee for the showground. If you want your own yard then please book that using the Equestrian Park’s booking website. No use of yards without a booking.
Events include: inhand showing, under saddle showing, fancy dress, pole challenge, fun games, shepherds hack, jumping (2 low level hights)
In addition, there will be an opportunity for more experienced horses/riders to take advantage of bigger jump classes that will be operated by the local Pony Club on the grounds on the same day (note there may be an additional fee for these classes TBC) and to have a go riding through the western club obstacles (although this may also attract an additional fee).
PLEASE COME ALONG, BRING YOUR SHARED LUNCH AND JOIN IN ALL THE CHRISTMAS FUN!
If you are not yet a member, then it’s easy to join PARC here:

24/11/2025

It took a few attempts 😅 but there is now a full album of the fun we had on Sunday! Go into the photos section of our page to find the full album.
Shout out to those riders that achieved over and above their personal goals with their horses that day!! You all did amazing ❤️

24/11/2025

23/11/2025

Fabulous day today at Montana Arena with plenty of smiles all around. Riders achieving goals which was Fabulous to see!
Watch this space for photos to come.

02/08/2025

Hi everyone, you should have received by now the meeting minutes from our AGM which explains our current position as a club. We are in a predicament and if we do not have people put their hands up to form a committee. then we have some decisions to make as to our future. Worst case scenario is to dissolve PARC as it is, which would be a shame or to merge with another club. Please start thinking about what we can all do as individuals.