“Inspiring students to achieve their potential and take responsibility for their own learning and development in both riding and horse care, through positive learning

experiences, effective coaching and mentoring”

EquestrianStudent Handbook 2015

Introduction 3

The School’s Commitment 4

The Student’s Commitment 4

The Equestrian Academy 5

Off-site Equestrian Students 6

Safety 7

Equestrian Activities on the Farm 8

Facility Hire 9

Riders’ Dress Code 9

Equipment and Supplies Required 10

General 10

Preparation Time Frame 11

Recommended Suppliers 12

Awards 13

Director of Equestrian Ms Kay Hogan

Equestrian OfficePhone: (07) 827 9899 – Extn 729

Contents

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The St Peter’s Equestrian Academy is a professionally run training programme, offering students the opportunity to achieve excellence in their chosen equestrian discipline.

The versatility of the programme enables students to choose options which best suit their needs, providing them with access to top quality coaching and facilities. Success is proven, with many students achieving first-class performances in their specialist fields.

Just as importantly, the programme will endeavour to develop the students’ character through the core principals of dedication, goal setting, commitment, self-belief, tenacity, determination, courtesy and sportsmanship. Students should not only leave the programme as better riders, but more balanced and better prepared human beings “for life”.

The on-site Equestrian Programme will operate either as a summer programme (Terms 1 and 4) or a full programme (Terms 1, 2, and 4).

Day and boarding students may participate in this programme and, providing they meet the criteria, students keeping their horses off-site may also join.

Parenga Pony Club is based at St Peter’s. Riders are encouraged to participate in all the associated activities, and events.

Introduction

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Opportunities

• To compete

• To represent the School in team events

• To succeed

Facilities

• Sand and grass arenas

• Grazing

• Jumping and dressage equipment

• Cross country training

• Farm riding for fitness

• Yards, tackrooms, feedrooms

• Stables

Support and Advice

• In setting goals

• In training

• At competitions

• Grazing, horse care and management

• Feed, farrier, dentist and vet services

Recognition

• School Colours and trophies

• Equestrian trophies, Wall of Fame

• Waipa District Sports Awards

• Waikato Regional Secondary Schools

Sports Awards

• References, CVs & contacts

• University of Waikato Hillary Scholars

• Riders Council

Loyalty

• To the School

• To the Equestrian Academy

• To your coaches and team mates

Attitude

• Positive

• Supportive

• Reliable

• Responsible

• Helpful to staff and fellow students

• Thank coaches, officials and sponsors

• Follow the dress code

Commitment

• Setting goals

• Training consistently well

• Attending required sessions

• Care and management of your horse

• Carry out assigned duties

• Represent the School at Inter-Collegiate

events

Safety

• Sensible behaviour

• Do not endanger yourself, your horse or

others

Community Commitment

• Support the Equestrian Academy’s

nominated cause

The School’s Commitment The Student’s Commitment

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St Peter’s Equestrian students who meet the criteria will be accepted into the Equestrian Academy. As well as meeting the high performance benchmarks, students must also demonstrate commitment and loyalty to the School and the Equestrian Programme.

• Students will focus on preparing their own horse in their selected discipline.

• Specialised coaches will help the students improve their riding skills

• Riders are required to be disciplined in their approach and follow instructions given by the staff, so that the programme and facilities may be enjoyed by all.

• If the guidelines in this document are not met, then the student will not be able to continue in the Equestrian Programme.

A Rising Stars squad will also be named, comprising students who show potential to reach high levels of performance and leadership.

The Equestrian Academy

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Students selecting this option must either:

• Provide proof that they are a member of a pony club and that they are attending rallies on a regular basis; or

• Provide a diary of their regular coaching sessions (minimum of 8 lessons required per term). Diaries should be handed in at the end of each riding term; or

• Provide results of their competition programme.

Failure to adhere to the above may see the student withdrawn from the Equestrian Programme.

Off-site Equestrian Students

Off-site students should attend scheduled meetings and may be invited to attend any specialist coaching clinics.

Personal Coaching

Students wishing to receive extra training from a personal coach, using the School facilities, should consult with the Director of Equestrian.

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Safety is of paramount importance in the Equestrian Programme.

The rules below must be followed at all times:

1. When riding, students must wear a well-fitted and safety-approved helmet that is securely fastened and appropriate footwear (i.e. non-lace up shoes or boots with well-defined heels and non-cleated soles).

2. Riders’ shoulders must be covered when riding. It is strongly recommended that riders wear a long sleeved top and an approved body protector when jumping.

3. Riders must only jump under the supervision of an approved trainer or other approved person.

4. Bareback riding is allowed only when horses or ponies are wearing a correctly fitted bridle.

5. Only students involved in the Equestrian Programme may enter the equestrian facilities or ride.

6. It is each student’s responsibility to ensure that all saddlery used is correctly fitted, safe and in good repair.

7. Insurance of horses and saddlery is the owner’s and/or rider’s responsibility.

Safety

8. Riders must be in groups of three or more when riding independently, or under adult supervision.

9. Students may not ride each other’s horses unless under the supervision of an approved trainer and with signed parental approval.

10. Horses showing unsafe or undesirable behaviour may be removed from the programme at the discretion of the Director of Equestrian.

Community Commitment

Each year the St Peter’s Equestrian Academy will support a worthy equestrian cause. During winter, fundraising will be run for this group. All students in the Equestrian Academy are required to assist and support this.

Equine Studies (Years 9 - 13)

Equine Studies, a non-riding unit-based programme of self-directed study can be taken as an optional subject throughout the year. If preferred, units can be studied with Equine E-learning, an on-line computer-based programme — extra costs apply.

See the Academic Options booklet for further details.

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5. Parasite control is a critical aspect of correct pasture management. All horses boarding at St Peter’s must be drenched for internal parasites on arrival and thereafter as directed using a drench approved by the Director of Equestrian. This will be carried out regardless of previous drenching of the horse.

6. Students must not change their horse’s paddock without permission from the Director of Equestrian.

Equestrian activities on the farm can only take place with the co-operation and support of the St Peter’s Farm Manager.

It is crucial that the Farm Manager’s guidelines are followed. These guidelines may be extended as required, and all verbal requests from the Farm Manager must be adhered to.

Approval from the Director of Equestrian must be sought before any farm ride takes place.

1. All gates should be left as they are found. Ensure that closed gates are securely latched.

2. Riding will be restricted to suitable paddocks designated by the Director of Equestrian. Horses are banned from the school playing fields, areas alongside the dormitories and classrooms, tarsealed roads and any mown grass areas.

3. The cross-country course situated outside the training area is considered out of bounds unless the Farm Manager/Equestrian Staff advise otherwise.

4. Any breakages or damage to farm property should be reported as soon as possible to the Director of Equestrian. If a student has acted irresponsibly causing damage he/she will be charged for repairs or replacement.

Equestrian Activities on the Farm

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Training/Practice Days/Lessons

• NZPCA/ESNZ safety approved helmet.

• Appropriately heeled footwear.

• Jodhpurs or riding trousers (e.g. school tracksuit).

• School Equestrian or Phys. Ed polo shirt; navy with red collar.

• Long sleeves and body protectors are recommended for jumping.

• On weekends, a plain coloured polo shirt is acceptable (e.g. House shirt).

• School tracksuit top or rain jacket may be worn in cold or wet weather.

Competing

When representing the School, students must dress according to instructions from the organising committee for that competition.

Grooms

School Tracksuits (no hoodies), shorts if hot, sandshoes, water, hat, sunblock.

Travel

School Tracksuits.

Formal Functions

School formal uniform.

Riders’ Dress Code

The Equestrian facilities (stables, yards, sand and grass arenas, cross-country jumps) are available for hire to interested groups. Students will not be able to use booked areas on these days and will be advised accordingly. Ground and yard fees may apply to students competing on such days.

For ground usage or hire outside the School’s Equestrian Programme, please contact the Events and Promotions Co-ordinator on (07) 827 9867.

• All students wishing to use the facilities during holiday time must book in with the Events and Promotions Co-ordinator.

• Off-site students may use the equestrian facilities by arrangement, generally on weeknights after 6.00pm, subject to other bookings. Please liaise with the Events and Promotions Co-ordinator to make your booking.

• All facility use is on a shared basis unless a specific area is booked for individual use. Facility use is subject to availability.

• All Riders: Use outside of term time (when available) $5 per horse per session.

• Off-site Riders: $5 per horse per time on a shared basis.

Facility Hire

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School Teams

• Riders must be available for the Inter-Secondary Schools Dressage, Show Hunter, Show Jumping or Horse Trials teams if requested. Trials may be held.

• Inter-school team events are outside the equestrian programme. Students and parents will be required to assist in the setting up and running of the events.

• Entry fees, transport costs and uniform hire will be charged to the student’s account.

General

Note

• Because of the conditions at school (large number of horses, limited shelter, fairly small paddocks) appropriate covers must be provided for fly and sun protection or warmth. It is not a suitable situation for uncovered horses.

• Work is mostly in the sand arena which is abrasive and may not be suitable for unshod horses.

• Generally speaking we are unable to provide single paddocks. Requests for these must be in writing, clearly stating the reason. If accepted, please bring your own reel, tape and standards.

• If your horse has any specific grazing requirements please ring to discuss these with the Equestrian Assistant. After one or two days, horses are generally placed in small grazing groups. Mares and geldings are kept separated.

Please clearly name all gear

1. Riding gear, safety helmet, boots, whip, spurs if used.

2. Waterproof riding raincoat.

3. Saddle, bridle, saddlecloths (2) and towels (2).

4. Halter, lead – that can be left out at the paddock gate.

5. Any auxiliary gear normally used by the horse (e.g. breastplate, martingale, boots).

6. Covers (water-proofed and suitable for the season) and an anti-sweat rug, if used.

7. Grooming kit, including hoof oil/dressing and fly repellent.

8. Saddle soap or leather dressing for cleaning tack.

9. Basic First Aid kit (Animalintex poultice, bandage, wound cream or powder).

10. Any specialised medicine needed by the horse (e.g. for sunburn, mudfever).

11. Worm paste (for 8-12 week drenching) or inform us if the School is to supply this.

12. Feed (as required), lidded feedbins (e.g. rubbish bins), bucket, feedbowl.

13. Storage bin or locker in which to keep all your gear.

14. Two pairs of strong rubber gloves (e.g. garden gloves) for mucking out.

Equipment and Supplies Required

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As soon as possible – Send back the Equestrian Application form – places are limited. All applications will be acknowledged. If you don’t hear from us, please phone.

4 weeks before the start of term – Check all saddlery for soundness, repack if necessary, check horse’s teeth, arrange for vet/dentist to rasp if necessary. If your horse has been turned out, start his fitness programme by gentle riding for 30 minutes at slow speeds, 2–3 times per week.

3 weeks beforehand –Arrange shoeing if needed, repair and waterproof all covers and name clearly. Increase riding to 40 minutes, 3-4 times per week.

1 week beforehand –Wash grooming kit, assemble and name all gear required, organise feed and bins. Increase riding to 4-5 times per week. Remove all bot eggs from horse, check for ticks, lice etc. and treat. Purchase wormer or arrange for it to be provided by the School. Inform the Equestrian Assistant of your arrival time and find out your yard and paddock number.

Once you Arrive

• Drench your horse before it is turned out into a paddock.

• During the term, you must inform the Equestrian Assistant whenever your horse leaves and returns to St Peter’s.

• Over leave weekends it is possible for your horse to stay, but numbers must be known in advance as horses are checked for injuries and illness on a daily basis.

• A duty roster will be displayed on the notice board. All duties must be done after riding and before leaving at night, including riders on the own coach programme or those using personal coaches.

• Students must attend all instructional sessions and meetings.

• Absences must be notified.

• Horses must be checked every day (including weekends), by you or someone else if you have pre-arranged for them to do so.

Note• Do not bring horses to school that are suffering from coughs, colds or any infectious or

contagious disease (e.g. equine flu, ringworm, strangles).

• Competing horses are especially prone to infections so keep a close eye on them and other horses at the events you attend.

Preparation Time Frame

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Saddlers, Riding GearCambridge Grains, Hannon Road, Cambridge (07) 827 4653Garrard’s Horse & Hound, Taylor Street, Cambridge Raceway (07) 823 5962 Saddlery Warehouse, 1 Oliver Street, Cambridge (07) 823 9436Summit Saddlery (G N Hill), 39 Albert Street, Cambridge (07) 827 3881The Horse Shop, Albert Street, Cambridge (07) 827 5636

Feed MerchantsThe Straw Warehouse, 75 Victoria Road, Cambridge (07) 827 0105 Cambridge Grains, Hannon Road, Cambridge (07) 827 4453Summit Grains, 39 Albert Street, Cambridge (07) 827 3881

VetsCambridge Vets, 71 Racecourse Road, Cambridge (07) 827 7099Hamilton Vets, 421 Te Rapa Road, Te Rapa, Hamilton (07) 849 2963 Hautapu Vets, Hannon Road, Cambridge (07) 827 6693

FarriersBrian Cave (07) 843 0445 or (021) 543144Greg Hocking (021) 1889731Wayne Wilson, Fencourt Forge (07) 827 8594

TransportElite Transport (07) 827 9411Majestic Horse Floats (07) 827 5028

Riding Schools Monovale Riding School, Dorne Nelson, Monovale Road, Cambridge (07) 823 5928Phillips Equine, Lorraine Phillips, Woodside Road, Matangi (07) 829 5605Pony Tales, Juliet MacDonald, SH1 (07) 827 6542Waikato Equestrian Centre, Te Rapa (07) 849 6756 Feed, vet and farrier services can be arranged and charged to your school account if requested. Administration charges may apply.

Please inform Kay Hogan if you require this service.

Recommended Suppliers

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Mark Todd Trophy Outstanding Contribution to Equestrian2005 Stephanie Anderson2006 Stephanie Anderson2007 Stephanie Anderson and Jasmine Van der Heyden2008 Stephanie Anderson2009 Kristin Boyce2010 Nicola Smart2011 Ashleigh Flett2012 Bayley Moor2013 Sophie Gow2014 Yvonne Shaw

St Peter’s Cup - Rider of the YearOverall excellence1998 Michelle Armistead1999 Jason Taylor2001 Anna Mowbray2002 Jacqui Dunn2003 Jesse Campbell2004 Jasmine Van der Heyden2005 Jasmine Van der Heyden2006 Jasmine Van der Heyden2007 James Tulett2008 Jessica Woods2009 James Hawkins2010 Mikayla Woods2011 Mikayla Woods2012 Lucy Allen2013 Greer Caddigan2014 Ally Carson

Senior Rider of the Year2014 Shelby Davys-Olsen

Junior Rider of the Year2014 Ally Carson

Bounce Trophy - Excellence in Eventing2003 Juliana Cox & Ross Lawrence2004 Jacqui Dunn2005 Jesse Campbell2006 Abby Lawrence2007 Stacey Van der Heyden

Awards

2008 Natasha Brooks2009 Jessica Woods2010 Katie MacDiarmid2011 Yvonne Shaw2012 Drew Carson2013 Gina Roberts2014 Gina Roberts

Rebecca Leigh Rosebowl - Excellence in Showjumping2003 Averil Daniels2004 Jesse Campbell2005 Alisha Reinhold2006 Holly Morrell2007 Jake Lambert2008 Stephanie Anderson2009 James Hawkins2010 Morag Tulett2011 Natasha Brooks2012 Kate Allen2013 Lucy Allen2014 Ally Carson

Riders’ Council Trophy - Excellence in Show Hunter2007 Charlotte McGregor2008 Stephanie Joustra2009 Stephanie Joustra2010 Stephanie Joustra2011 Matthew Dollimore2012 Greer Caddigan2013 Lily Butler2014 Taylor Olliver

Marcia Bayley Award - Excellence in Dressage2003 Aliesha Moroney2004 Jasmine Van der Heyden2005 Jasmine Van der Heyden2006 Jasmine Van der Heyden2007 Kelly Van Dyk2008 Kelly Van Dyk2009 Alexandra Troughton2010 Lucy Allen2011 Lucy Allen

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2010 Yvonne Shaw2011 Maria Sharp2012 Yvonne Shaw2013 Lisa Bonenkamp2014 Sophie Brown

Buchanan Trophy - Diligence in Equestrian1998 Julie MacDonald1999 Claire Horner2000 Anna Mowbray2001 Minami Asai2002 Juliana Cox2003 Chelsea North2004 Anna Furniss2005 Amy Collinson2006 Simone Burnett2007 Jessica Schollum2008 Gracie Taylor2009 Bayley Moor2010 Ashleigh Flett2011 Lucy Davies2012 Katie MacDiarmid2013 Yvonne Shaw2014 Lisa Bonenkamp

ILPH Award Support of this Charity & Outstanding Horse Care.2005 Alexandra Anderson2006 Emily Rogers2007 Maria Sharp2008 Kate Ashby2009 Nicola Smart2010 Ngaio Gregory2011 Bayley Moor2012 Gina Roberts2013 Caitlyn Rawlings2014 Josie Ireland-Keir

2012 Alex Caulton2013 Greer Caddigan2014 Shelby Davys-Olsen

Armstead Family TrophyExcellence at the North Island Secondary School’s Dressage Championships2004 Nick Brooks2005 Jasmine Van der Heyden2006 Anna Furniss2007 Kelly van Dyk2008 Kelly van Dyk2009 Alexandra Troughton2010 Lucy Allen2011 Lucy Allen2012 Drew Carson2013 Amelia McLachlan2014 Shelby Davys-Olsen

Pryors of Cambridge TrophyMost Improved Rider2002 Ross Lawrence2003 Sarra Emery2004 Rachel Hewson2005 Holly Morrell2006 Claire McLellan2007 Abby Malins2008 James Hawkins2009 Caitlin Tucker2010 Olivia Valder2011 Gina Roberts2012 Jemima Hylton2013 Sophie Walton2014 Missy Wells

Coaches Award - Outstanding AttitudeRider on the School’s Coaching Programme.2002 Minami Asai2003 Stephanie McLeod2004 Abby Lawrence2005 Imogen Johnston2006 Harriet Henderson2007 Ashley White2008 Fiona Shaw2009 Alexandra Foster

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Morrell/Lawrence Trophy Outstanding groom2006 Sarah Flett2007 Nicola Smart2008 Kate Allan2009 Ngaio Gregory2010 Amelia Wood 2011 Cathrin Hirling2012 Josie Ireland-Keir2013 Josie Ireland-Keir & Charlotte Amos2014 Izzy Kelsey

Waikato University Equestrian Hillary ScholarsNick BrooksJesse CampbellAliesha MoroneyJasmine Van der HeydenMikayla Woods

Massey University Academic & Sporting ScholarshipJuliana Cox

St Peter’s School gratefully

acknowledges the following sponsors

and supporters

Angela Davies, Bayleys Real Estate

David Snowden, Cambridge Grains Ltd

“DomHealth, makers of More-mag

Fountain City Saddlery, Hamilton

Garry & Jay Hogg, Kiwispan, Ohope

Garry & Robyn Morrell,

Morrell Motors, Taupo

Grace & Adam Evers,

Waterboy – Horsepower NZ,

Bay of Islands

HORZE Equestrian Products

Lis & Ray Sharp, Opotiki

Mr & Mrs Grant Burnett,

AG Price Ltd, Thames

Mrs Janet Howells, Cambridge

Mr & Mrs John Collinson, Auckland

Mrs Barbara Richards,

Peninsula Motels, Whitianga

Mrs Raewyn Lawrence, Te Puke

NZ Equine Photography

NRM Horse Feeds, Dougal Scott

T G White Fencing, Clevedon

Waikato ITM, Cambridge

John & Tracy Hobbs,

Horse Power Engineering, Matangi