Venue Rules at all Events
No smoking on the trail or around the ride base. This rule applies regardless of weather or ground conditions.
No dogs
Pick up all rubbish, including hay and manure – leave the site clean.
Check the ride poster and Facebook notices for specific venue rules.
Ride Fees
- Adult | Member $30 | Non-Member $45
- Junior | Member $25 | Non-Member $45
- Intro | Member $25 | Non-Member $45
- Tiny Tots & Lead Rein | Member $15 | Non-Member $25
Event Calender 2025/26
Proposed ride dates and venues are subject to change. Venues and dates will be confirmed closer to the ride:
- Sunday 12th October 2025 – QEP Queen Elizabeth Park – Kāpiti Coast (Confirmed)
- Sunday 16th November 2025
- Sunday 7th December 2025
- Sunday 25th January 2026
- Sunday 22nd February 2026
- Sunday 15th March 2026
- Sunday 29th March 2026
- Sunday 19th April 2026 – (Club Champs)
Times and Distances
Class, speed and distance information can be found here.
Distances are approximate based on available information at date of publication on this site. The trail is not finally measured until it is marked, usually a week or less before the event.
CTR Estimated Optimum Time can be calculated based on the maximum allowed average speeds for the class (Intro 7kmph – 8.5min/km, Novice 8kmph – 7.5min/km, Junior and Intermediate 10kmph – 6min/km, Open 12kmph – 5min/km) and reflects the time required to achieve zero time faults.
Enduro Estimated Minimum Time can be calculated based on the maximum allowed average speed of 18 kmph for 40km and 13kmph for 20km. Riders must not finish in less than the minimum time.
The ride organisers may modify the course or allow extra time at their discretion.
General Venue Etiquette
WATRC can only secure the generosity and cooperation of land-owners by undertaking to bring no hazards or annoyances to the venue, and ensuring the venue is left in the same condition as it was found. Please check the requirements for each venue, but also ensure you always adhere to the following rules:
- Remove all your horse’s manure from the ride base. Bring a bag or a bucket and take the manure away with you.
- Bring water for yourself and your horse. Water is often in short supply at venues and we don’t expect the land-owner to provide for our needs.
- Dogs are not permitted at the ride base or on the trails under any circumstances.
- Absolutely no smoking at the ride base or on the trail.
- Leave all gates as you find them, open or closed. If closing, ensure they are properly latched
- Horses known to kick must be marked with a red ribbon tied in their tails
- Stallions must be marked with a blue ribbon tied in their tails and yarded at all times. Please advise the club in advance if stallions or colts will be brought to the ride venue.
- Take all rubbish away with you. Leave the venue as you found it, or leave it cleaner.
Only by ensuring that the land-owner’s experience of our events is as good as ours, can we ensure we continue to have access to the incredible riding trails of the Wellington region.
The rules regarding smoking and dogs are particularly important – please follow them at all times – we’ve lost venues in the past because attendees failed to follow these rules.
The Equestrian Sport New Zealand website, Endurance and CTR page has a “Beginners Guide“, a useful guide to preparing yourself and your horse for the new season.