Rough Island Equestrian PARK
Rough Island Equestrian Park
Rough Island is home to a wonderful equestrian facility catering for different riding groups and individuals for the competitive and recreational rider. It has dressage and western arenas, a cross-country course as well as plenty of grass areas and access to riding trails through the forestry. For additional riding, horses are also permitted on the southern end of the beach at Rabbit Island.
It is situated on approximately 46 acres of Tasman District Council owned Recreation Reserve on Rough Island, and managed by the Rough Island Equestrian Park Management Board Inc.
The park was developed in August 1993 with the sole purpose to 'provide a safe, suitable and aesthetically pleasing environment in which to encourage a wide variety of equestrian activities for people of all ages' (Mission Statement 1993)
The park is open 7 days a week, from sunrise to sunset for public use. The park is currently home to 5 equestrian groups, Nelson Western Riding Club, Nelson Dressage Group, Nelson Bays Pony Club, Nelson Riding Club and Waimea Pony Club, and is also used by many more equestrian disciplines on a regular basis.
Meet Our USER GROUPs
If your organisation/group would like to become a registered park user group an application must be made in writing to The President, Rough Island Equestrian Park Management Board Inc,email: nepmb@windowslive.com
Nelson
Dressage Group
Nelson
Riding Club
Nelson
Western Riding Club
Waimea
Pony Club
Nelson
Bays Pony Club
FACILITIES
We have the following facilities which are available for hire:
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Dressage Competition Arena (90m x 75m)
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All Purpose Arena (90m x 75m)
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X Country Jumps, ranging from 65cm to 105cm, including water jump.
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Western Arena (80m x 40m oval)
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Grass Areas (for show jumping / showing classes / games)
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Kitchen / Club Room
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60 Post & Rail yards
Payments/Donations
Payment Facilities are available on site and on request
Meet Our Affiliate Trainers
Andrea Raves
Achieve your goals using the skills and knowledge of New Zealand’s highest German qualified dressage instructor.
Jenny Young
Specialising in coaching dressage beginners to advanced, Eventing & Show Jumping, Young Horses, Improving Rider Position & Skills and Arena Craft