Rough Island Equestrian Park

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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.

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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.

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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)

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The park is open 7 days a week, from sunrise to sunset for public use.  Please be aware that the gates are locked overnight and re-opening times depend on daylight hours.

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The park is currently home to five 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.

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Payments/Donations

We rely on payment of ground levies (currently $5 per horse / pony) for the on-going maintenance of the park facilities.

We prefer payments direct into our NBS bank account - Rough Island Equestrian Park Management Board Incorporated

03-1354-0476457-00

Any enquiries please email the Treasurer 

riepmb@gmail.com

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