Gore A&P Association
Grounds and Facilities Hire
Please note that all building and hire costs are exclusive of G.S.T.
Hokonui Pavilion:
Kitchen Facilities:
- Accommodates full size netball/basketball court or tennis court.
- Kitchen facilities include two large ovens, large bench areas and serving areas.
- Display boards available
- Trestle tables available
- Chairs available
- Full lighting.
- Electric wall heating
- Large external doors
- Fully lockable
- Toilets within the building.
- Ample parking nearby
- $10.00 per hour
- $50.00 per half-day
- $100.00 per day
Kitchen Facilities:
- $50.00 per night
Pony Shed and Cattle Shed
- These sheds have dirt floors and relatively high ceiling studs.
- Both sheds are used for storage purposes - including boats, cars and machinery.
- Both sheds are secured and installed with monitored alarms.
Ram Pavilion
This is the South Island's main centre for selling rams. It has a circular selling area with raised seating and houses 400 sheep pens.
The Association's Ram Fairs for this coming season are set down for 17, 18 and 20 January. (See Ram Fairs)
Hire cost: $20:00 per pen.
This is the South Island's main centre for selling rams. It has a circular selling area with raised seating and houses 400 sheep pens.
The Association's Ram Fairs for this coming season are set down for 17, 18 and 20 January. (See Ram Fairs)
Hire cost: $20:00 per pen.
Grandstand
The grandstand consists of a large concrete base with kitchen, changing and shower facilities underneath a wooden seating area.
The kitchen is older, but has three working ovens, sinks and hot water heating.
These areas are available for changing (used by rugby in the winter)
Showers are available on a casual basis at $2:00 per shower.
These facilities are available for an overnight stay if required. Please contact the caretaker for casual rates and to confirm availability prior to arrival.
The grandstand consists of a large concrete base with kitchen, changing and shower facilities underneath a wooden seating area.
The kitchen is older, but has three working ovens, sinks and hot water heating.
These areas are available for changing (used by rugby in the winter)
Showers are available on a casual basis at $2:00 per shower.
These facilities are available for an overnight stay if required. Please contact the caretaker for casual rates and to confirm availability prior to arrival.
Secretary's Office
The Secretary's Office is available for casual hire. If you would like to use this facility, please contact the Caretaker prior, for confirmation of availability.
Hire cost: $10:00 per night
The Secretary's Office is available for casual hire. If you would like to use this facility, please contact the Caretaker prior, for confirmation of availability.
Hire cost: $10:00 per night
Motorhomes
We have a steady flow of motor home people staying on the grounds. There are also some permanent tenants.
We can offer power sites, safe parking on hard surfaces as well as grass areas, tranquil surroundings, shelter and dump station.
A washing machine and clothes drier are also available for use at a small charge.
Cost: $5:00 per motor home per night. Power paid for by arrangement with the caretaker.
Showers are available on a casual basis at $2:00 per shower.
We have a steady flow of motor home people staying on the grounds. There are also some permanent tenants.
We can offer power sites, safe parking on hard surfaces as well as grass areas, tranquil surroundings, shelter and dump station.
A washing machine and clothes drier are also available for use at a small charge.
Cost: $5:00 per motor home per night. Power paid for by arrangement with the caretaker.
Showers are available on a casual basis at $2:00 per shower.
Ground Hire
We have four designated playing field areas available. They have been used in the past for such events as touch rugby, rugby, marching, tractor rallies, Young Farmer's finals, entertainment, horse events etc.
Hire cost: $100:00 per field.
We have four designated playing field areas available. They have been used in the past for such events as touch rugby, rugby, marching, tractor rallies, Young Farmer's finals, entertainment, horse events etc.
Hire cost: $100:00 per field.
Main Ring
The main ring is sand-based and can accommodate two full sized show jumping areas with ease.
This area also has full lighting, making it suitable for both day and night events.
Hire cost: $275:00 per day plus power (if required)
The main ring is sand-based and can accommodate two full sized show jumping areas with ease.
This area also has full lighting, making it suitable for both day and night events.
Hire cost: $275:00 per day plus power (if required)
Horse Boxes and Yards
There are approximately 50 older style and 20 larger wooden horse boxes available for casual hire.
Eighty new pipe horse yards are also available. Arrangements must be made with the Caretaker prior to arrival for safety purposes.
Box hire cost: $15:00 per weekend.
Yard hire cost: $10:00 per weekend.
Casual overnight hire: Contact caretaker.
Casual Accommodation
To be negotiated with Caretaker. This is available during equestrian events, under the Grandstand. Own sleeping gear to be supplied. Cooking and shower facilities available. $5.00 per person per night.
There are approximately 50 older style and 20 larger wooden horse boxes available for casual hire.
Eighty new pipe horse yards are also available. Arrangements must be made with the Caretaker prior to arrival for safety purposes.
Box hire cost: $15:00 per weekend.
Yard hire cost: $10:00 per weekend.
Casual overnight hire: Contact caretaker.
Casual Accommodation
To be negotiated with Caretaker. This is available during equestrian events, under the Grandstand. Own sleeping gear to be supplied. Cooking and shower facilities available. $5.00 per person per night.
Southern Equestrian Park Trust All-Weather Arena
The following rules and recommendations will remain in force:
Use of the arena will be at the discretion of the Southern Equestrian Park Trustees.
All bookings for casual use are to be made through the Caretaker, Bevin Roy on 027 644 9909. Bookings for User Group arena use during the coming season should also be made through Bevin.
Casual hire rate of $10.00 per horse/pony per session will be charged. Arena hire monies to be placed in an envelope provided at the caretaker’s workshop and put through the “slot” in the door, or alternatively given to the caretaker.
All User Groups who utilize the grounds for competition, clinics, etc will be charged $5.00 per horse per day. This includes the all weather, main ring and grass areas hire:
Payment for those horses/ponies using the all weather arena should be made to SEPT.
Payment for those horses/ponies using the main ring and grass areas should be made to the Joint Management Committee.
It would be appreciated if payment and details of specific usage could be forwarded to the Secretary, within the following calendar month following /clinic competition use. ‘Specific usage’ should confirm the numbers of horses competing on each particular surface during the days of competition (ie 65 horses competing both days of a two day competition using the all weather arena should equate to $650 and should be paid to SEPT) and/or alternatively (35 horses – day one and 25 horses – day two [total 60 horses for the two days] using the main ring and grass area should equate to $300 and be payable to the Joint Management Committee). If you are unsure, please do not hesitate to contact the Secretary for clarification. Phone/Fax (03) 208 4057.
Payment can be made by direct credit, sending confirmation by email to the Secretary (goreap@ispnz.co.nz) of numbers, or by cheque to the Secretary, Gore A & P Association, PO Box 79, Gore 9740, detailing numbers on the back of the cheque. If you wish to pay by direct credit please contact the Secretary for the various bank account details (ie Gore A & P Association, Joint Management Committee and SEPT).
Charges to User Groups for yard and loose box hire during competition use will be as follows:
$10.00 per horse per weekend (one, two or three nights) yard hire (payable to SEPT)
$10.00 per horse per night loose box hire (payable to Gore A & P Assn).
Care of the arena is the responsibility of the user while under their use.
Signage around the arena is to be followed ie remove all manure from arena immediately and certainly by the end of each competition day (in the bins provided); don’t tie to fence; ride with a safety helmet at all times, etc
No fast work. Respect for other users’ safety is paramount.
Please keep vehicles and horses off the grass.
Boxes (BUT NOT YARDS) can be used free of charge to accommodate horses for family membership and casual use of the arena ONLY, while other horses are being ridden on the arena. BOXES TO BE LEFT CLEAN.
Entry to SEPT arena will be via the south barred gates only.
Vehicle entry to the Showgrounds to utilize the SEPT arena will be via Salford Street entrance. In the event these gates are locked, entry can be gained via Bury Street.
In order for the arena surface to function optimally it requires maintenance throughout the day during competition. A light set of tyne harrows, to be towed behind a motorbike, would be available and located by the arena upon consultation with the caretaker.
It would be expected that at least a minimum of ONCE during each competition day, and at the completion of the day, this harrowing is done.
The caretaker will undertake maintenance of the arena at the completion of a competition, but it is NOT his responsibility during the competition.
Let’s all enjoy this facility by working together, being honest and respectful to all users.
Southern Equestrian Park Trust (SEPT) – 2012 User Group Document
SEPT wishes to advise that it is satisfied that the necessary ‘consolidation and settling’ of the arena has now taken place, following several successful equestrian events having been run on the arena since it’s opening in February 2012. Apart from minimal maintenance, the arena is ready for full use.
- All costs outlined below are GST inclusive.
- This year SEPT is pleased to be able to offer all equestrian enthusiasts the opportunity of paying a “Family Membership” fee of $138.00 per annum for the use of the arena. This will enable a family to come and make use of the arena for as many times as they wish throughout the financial year without the necessity of paying a casual fee of $10.00 per time per horse.
- This membership will be for up to three members of one family (ie Mum and two children, three children from one family, husband and wife, etc). SEPT stipulates at the time of paying your membership fee that you supply your contact details and the names of those family members who propose to use the arena. If you have anymore than three members of your family who wish to use the arena, there will be an additional fee of $34.50 per annum plus GST payable for those family members.
- Membership will run from 1 July 2012 to 30 June 2013. Invoices for renewal will be sent out the following season, unless we receive advice to the contrary. This timeframe is also the financial year.
- Membership fees can be paid to either Bevin Roy (Caretaker) or Jane Allen (Secretary). You will be issued with a receipt and membership number for the financial year.
- We anticipate that you will NOT need to book for this usage, as there should be sufficient room on the arena to accommodate all riders.
- This season we anticipate having several training fences out for use, and a separate area for flat work use at the north end of the arena.
- A casual hire rate of $10.00 will still apply for those not wanting to take advantage of the family membership.
The following rules and recommendations will remain in force:
Use of the arena will be at the discretion of the Southern Equestrian Park Trustees.
All bookings for casual use are to be made through the Caretaker, Bevin Roy on 027 644 9909. Bookings for User Group arena use during the coming season should also be made through Bevin.
Casual hire rate of $10.00 per horse/pony per session will be charged. Arena hire monies to be placed in an envelope provided at the caretaker’s workshop and put through the “slot” in the door, or alternatively given to the caretaker.
All User Groups who utilize the grounds for competition, clinics, etc will be charged $5.00 per horse per day. This includes the all weather, main ring and grass areas hire:
Payment for those horses/ponies using the all weather arena should be made to SEPT.
Payment for those horses/ponies using the main ring and grass areas should be made to the Joint Management Committee.
It would be appreciated if payment and details of specific usage could be forwarded to the Secretary, within the following calendar month following /clinic competition use. ‘Specific usage’ should confirm the numbers of horses competing on each particular surface during the days of competition (ie 65 horses competing both days of a two day competition using the all weather arena should equate to $650 and should be paid to SEPT) and/or alternatively (35 horses – day one and 25 horses – day two [total 60 horses for the two days] using the main ring and grass area should equate to $300 and be payable to the Joint Management Committee). If you are unsure, please do not hesitate to contact the Secretary for clarification. Phone/Fax (03) 208 4057.
Payment can be made by direct credit, sending confirmation by email to the Secretary (goreap@ispnz.co.nz) of numbers, or by cheque to the Secretary, Gore A & P Association, PO Box 79, Gore 9740, detailing numbers on the back of the cheque. If you wish to pay by direct credit please contact the Secretary for the various bank account details (ie Gore A & P Association, Joint Management Committee and SEPT).
Charges to User Groups for yard and loose box hire during competition use will be as follows:
$10.00 per horse per weekend (one, two or three nights) yard hire (payable to SEPT)
$10.00 per horse per night loose box hire (payable to Gore A & P Assn).
Care of the arena is the responsibility of the user while under their use.
Signage around the arena is to be followed ie remove all manure from arena immediately and certainly by the end of each competition day (in the bins provided); don’t tie to fence; ride with a safety helmet at all times, etc
No fast work. Respect for other users’ safety is paramount.
Please keep vehicles and horses off the grass.
Boxes (BUT NOT YARDS) can be used free of charge to accommodate horses for family membership and casual use of the arena ONLY, while other horses are being ridden on the arena. BOXES TO BE LEFT CLEAN.
Entry to SEPT arena will be via the south barred gates only.
Vehicle entry to the Showgrounds to utilize the SEPT arena will be via Salford Street entrance. In the event these gates are locked, entry can be gained via Bury Street.
In order for the arena surface to function optimally it requires maintenance throughout the day during competition. A light set of tyne harrows, to be towed behind a motorbike, would be available and located by the arena upon consultation with the caretaker.
It would be expected that at least a minimum of ONCE during each competition day, and at the completion of the day, this harrowing is done.
The caretaker will undertake maintenance of the arena at the completion of a competition, but it is NOT his responsibility during the competition.
Let’s all enjoy this facility by working together, being honest and respectful to all users.
Photo by Alan Ritchie
Photo by Bob Smith
Photo by Alan Ritchie
Photo by Jim Creighton
Contact our Property Manager:
Bevin Roy
Cell: 027 644 9909
Bevin Roy
Cell: 027 644 9909