We are a volunteer, community based not-for-profit organisation. We provide information, and advocacy for all New Zealanders on and about equine related recreation topics. | Our Objectives· To promote community participation in healthy recreation involving the horse[1]. · To promote, create, protect and maintain for the community; public rights of way and of access for ridden and driven horses over public roads, highways, footpaths, bridleways, carriageways, public paths and through public parks, open spaces or other land. · To promote and advance the education, training and safety of the public in all matters relating to the horse. · To research and publish equine related information for the benefit of the community. · To promote and facilitate the prevention of cruelty, neglect or harm to horses and to promote the relief, safety, sanctuary, rescue and welfare of horses in need of care, attention and assistance. · To promote the use, breeding, well-being, safety, environment, health and management of the horse for the public benefit. · To encourage all equestrians regardless of sporting discipline, club affiliation or non-affiliation to work together in the community, and to create links with other community organisations to advance common goals. |
Current Projects
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Horse Rider Safety on the Roads
As part of my feedback into the Auckland Spatial plan, I put some research into the current laws and bylaws around horse riding on roads and berms, and also into ...
Posted Aug 31, 2011 9:21 PM by Vivien Dostine -
NREI - Northern Regional Equestrian Initiative
The NREI continues with the new Auckland Council, and I and other NZ Horse Rec members are involved, both on the steering committee and as advisory members. The first project ...
Posted Jun 15, 2011 4:56 PM by Vivien Dostine -
Puhinui Equestrian Development Plan The Counties Manukau Sporthorse Cluster (now call NZ Sporthorse) have been working for some time on creating an equestrian venue at Puhinui. This will require a change to the district ...
Posted Oct 24, 2011 6:20 PM by Viv Dostine -
Cycleways or Recreation Trails There are quite a number of cycleways projects underway at the moment, many of them are suitable as multi-use recreation trails including horses, walkers and sometimes other recreational activities ...
Posted Jan 24, 2011 5:17 PM by Vivien Dostine
Recent Submissions
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Open Consultations
0k - Dec 11, 2011 4:43 PM by Viv Dostine (v2)
High Country Tenure Reviews and other consultations from LINZ website -
Bog Roy Tenure Review Submission.docx
19k - Dec 10, 2011 8:04 PM by Viv Dostine (v2)
High Country Tenure Review - Bog Roy -
BlueMountainTenureReviewSubmission2011.doc
44k - Dec 10, 2011 8:04 PM by Viv Dostine (v2)
High Country Tenure Review Submission - Blue Mountain -
Waterview EnvCourt Submission 2010.doc
27k - Dec 10, 2011 8:01 PM by Viv Dostine (v2)
Waterview Connection - Te Atatu Pony Club
Restrictions on the transport of horses for competition have been relaxed again. Is your horse property registered with MAF? If there were an outbreak, would you be notified about correct procedures, how to get vaccine or whether your horses can be safely transported?
Download the Equine Property Information Form NOW, return it to Agribase, and help be prepared.


