Manfeild warmly welcomes the Manawatu Saddle Up Club who have made the Pub Charity Arena one of their permanent venues for 2011/2012. Check out below for dates of their upcoming events.
History
Saddle Up was originally formed by a group of parents associated with Tiritea Pony Club back in 1968. At an after-rally cup-of-tea, someone suggested the idea of a riding group for adults as Horse Society was well out of most adult riders league, and the Pony Clubs didn’t cater for riders over 21. Kitty Seifert suggested the name “Saddle Up” and so the club was formed.
As a social group, most of Saddle Ups early events were treks over farmland surrounding Palmerston North city, and pub rides were a regular occurrence! Tales of Saddle Ups cocktail parties were also fondly recounted – it seems that great bowls of Champagne Cocktail were the clubs favourite tipple.
Times change, and the nature of Saddle Up has also changed. The Trekking has become less frequent, mainly due to limited access to farmland, and now there is a greater focus on competitions. Over the past 40 years, what hasn’t changed is the clubs sense of fun and inclusion.
What We Do
Saddle Up holds a range of events throughout the year which is any thing from Dressage, Show jumping, In Hand, Flat, Games and obstacles and pretty much what ever the members would like.
We hold our own Horse of the Year competition which is only open to members.
We hold twilight rallies at Manfeild Arena where we have a good social evening riding with friends and it is a good reason for a catch up.
Saddle up caters for all levels of riding from Beginners to more Advance riding members.
We have members that meet up and ride down the beach.
It is a great starting place for all and every one 17 yrs and order are more then welcome to join.
Events
Tuesday 6 December Twilight Showjumping Show
Saturday 18 December Club Rally
Saturday 10 March Inhand and Flat Ring Ribbon Day Show
Saturday 14 April Inhand and Flat Ribbon Show
Non Members are welcome to attend 3 events, after that you will need to become a member to continue attending rallies.
Membership Rules and Forms
Are you returing or new to riding?
Are you new to the area?
Manawatu Saddle Up Riding Club is a group of people just like you! We organise regular events and lessons, which are documented in our monthly newsletters.
It's easy to join - just read though the rules below (they're not too scary!) and then send us in a membership form with your sub:
For more information check out the Manawatu Saddle Up Club website: www.sportsground.co.nz/saddleup