Theme: Fit, Feel & Fun – Elevate Your Coaching and Riding
South Island : 24 and 25 May 2025
Where: RDA Christchurch
North Island : 7 and 8 June 2025
Where: NEC, Taupo
Saturday 8:30 am - 4 pm Presentations and Practical Workshops
Sunday 3 August 8:15 am - 3 pm Presentations and Practical Workshops
Key Features for 2025:
Two full days of activities.
Workshops: Saturday and Sunday will feature parallel sessions, offering topics ranging from new syllabus updates with C+ Dressage, B lungeing, coaching skills for D to A level riders, mounted demos: flatwork, jumping, cross-country, games, horse management, and fitness assessments. Supporting anxious riders and managing mixed-level groups. Club culture, communication, and coaching tools. Growth mindset, goal setting, and planning your coaching year. Exploring wider opportunities like international exchanges, Rider Council, and the Pony Club Academy. Coach wellbeing and peer-to-peer learning.
Plus: celebrate with the NZPCA Coach Awards!
Come away with fresh ideas, practical tools, and renewed inspiration.
Networking opportunities: We have included more time for members to network and share experiences, fostering collaboration across branches and clubs.
North Island Coaches Conference
Conference Packages:
2-Day Package: DISCOUNTED $250 (2 days and Nibbles Awards Events) or Day Attendance: $150 per day
These packages are designed to provide value while ensuring all attendees can participate in a wide range of sessions.
South Island Coaches Conference