http://watrc.wellington.net.nz The latest club newsletters, results, and webmaster notes are announced on this news feed en-us watrc-webmaster@watrc.wellington.net.nz (Webnaster) http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://watrc.wellington.net.nz/watrc-images/logo.jpg http://watrc.wellington.net.nz The latest club newsletters, results, and webmaster notes are announced on this news feed http://watrc.wellington.net.nz/watrc-newsletters.htm News of upcoming rides, results from the one just gone - and of course, there are photos on Flickr if you haven't already found them Mon, 19 Nov 2007 20:40:00 +1300 FP20071119 http://watrc.wellington.net.nz/watrc-newsletters.htm The Waitarere CTR and Endurance days were a great start to the WATRC season. Maymorn is next on Sunday 28 October. Mon, 22 Oct 2007 23:00:00 +1300 FP20071022 http://watrc.wellington.net.nz/watrc-newsletters.htm Note also new CTR rules - no split reins, no lead ropes to be carried on the ride. Sun, 19 Aug 2007 09:30:00 +1200 FP20070819 http://watrc.wellington.net.nz/watrc-newsletters.htm A brief report of the CTR AGM held in Christchi=urch at the end of June is included. Also details of the new entries system being trialled. Fri, 20 Jul 2007 20:15:00 +1200 FP20070720 http://watrc.wellington.net.nz/watrc-calendar.htm See also the role of prize winners for the 2006-7 season, awarded at the Prize Giving dinner and AGM Sun, 1 Jul 2007 23:55:00 +1200 FP20070701 http://watrc.wellington.net.nz/watrc-calendar.htm The date and venue for the Prize Giving and AGM have been announced. Please RSVP to the Secretary with your numbers attending - details in the calendar. Sat, 28 Apr 2007 15:10:00 +1200 FP20070428 http://watrc.wellington.net.nz/watrc-newsletters.htm WATRC members have done very well in the National Championships hosted by the Ruahine Club over the Easter weekend. Congratulations to all placegetters and qualifiers, and commisserations to those few who vetted out. Our thanks also to those members and supporters who make sure that event organisation functions smoothly, and our special thanks to the host club, Ruahine, for making CTR competitors feel comfortable, welcome and respected. Fri, 27 Apr 2007 21:55:00 +1200 FP20070427 http://watrc.wellington.net.nz/watrc-newsletters.htm Unfortunately photos from the Waitohu ride were not available at publication time - pressure of other work, sorry. However, they are now on-line along with the latest newsletter. We expect finalised results from Waitohu in the next day or so. Waitohu being the last ride of the club season, website updates will be less frequent for a month or two. We hope to bring you results from the Nationals, and announcements of the AGM and prize giving in due course. Good luck to all our riders and their supporters at Ruahine, and safe travel Tue, 3 Apr 2007 22:25:00 +1200 FP20070403 http://watrc.wellington.net.nz/watrc-newsletters.htm Waitohu is the last ride of the WATRC calendar. However, the club will have a major role in organising the CTR events at the National Championships to be held at Ruahine, so we hope that members will also represent the club in the competition. If you missed Makara, you missed a great ride - challenging terrain was made manageable by generous time allowances, and horses and riders will have benefitted from the workout. Maybe next time then. Tue, 20 Mar 2007 20:15:00 +1200 FP20070320 http://watrc.wellington.net.nz/watrc-photos.htm Only a small turn-out for the Makara ride, which was a pity because the weather was good (not too hot, not too cold) and there was plenty of time to take in the magnificent views. Sun, 18 Mar 2007 21:55:00 +1200 FP20070318 http://watrc.wellington.net.nz/watrc-newsletters.htm Newsletter 93 is now out along with official results from the Wainuiomata ride. Also look for details and directions for the Makara ride this weekend. This is an awesome venue - truely part of Wellington's "Wild West coast" - see it now before it becomes a wind farm ;-) Wed, 7 Mar 2007 20:10:00 +1300 FP20070307 http://watrc.wellington.net.nz/watrc-photos.htm The Wainuiomata February 2007 set is now on the Flickr website - links from the WATRC photos page as usual Fri, 2 Mar 2007 19:20:00 +1300 FP20070302 http://watrc.wellington.net.nz/watrc-newsletters.htm A little later than we usually aim for, but better late than not at all ;-) Thu, 22 Feb 2007 22:00:00 +1300 FP20070222 http://watrc.wellington.net.nz/watrc-photos.htm The Pikarere February 2007 set is now on the Flickr website - links from the WATRC photos page as usual Wed, 14 Feb 2007 22:15:00 +1300 FP20070214 http://watrc.wellington.net.nz/watrc-newsletters.htm It looks like summer is finally here. Pikarere has very little shade, so pick your class and pace with the conditions in mind. Tue, 6 Feb 2007 21:45:00 +1300 FP200700206 http://watrc.wellington.net.nz/watrc-calendar.htm Pikarere has now been brought forward to 11 February, swapping with Makara which will now host on 11 March. Please make sure you turn up at the right venue on the right day. Wed, 31 Jan 2007 19:00:00 +1300 FP20070131b http://watrc.wellington.net.nz/watrc-newsletters.htm WATRC President, Eunice Tyler, reports on the CTR experience at the North Island Championships hosted at Taupo on 28 January. Wed, 31 Jan 2007 19:00:00 +1300 FP20070131a http://watrc.wellington.net.nz/watrc-newsletters.htm And while you're there, a new trail profile for the Battle Hill venue. Fri, 26 Jan 2007 23:00:00 +1300 FP20070126 http://watrc.wellington.net.nz/watrc-trail-rides.htm Finally, a trail profile for the Waitarere venue. Note that the trails vary from year to year so the maps can't be relied upon for future events, but do give some idea of the type of ride you can expect. Thu, 11 Jan 2007 22:15:00 +1300 FP20070111 http://watrc.wellington.net.nz/watrc-photos.htm The photo sets are now available for your enjoyment Mon, 8 Jan 2007 23:30:00 +1300 FP20070108 http://watrc.wellington.net.nz/watrc-newsletters.htm Season's Greetings all - the latest newsletter is now out for your entertainment and information. Wed, 27 Dec 2006 20:00:00 +1300 FP20061227 http://watrc.wellington.net.nz/watrc-results.htm It's been a bit of a struggle to get the photos edited and posted what with pre-festive season functions and last minute overtime at work, but at last here they are, along with results raided from the NZEF website. Thu, 14 Dec 2006 23:00:00 +1300 FP20061214 http://watrc.wellington.net.nz/watrc-newsletters.htm Just in time for your Battle Hill preparations, our newsletter is also a sign that our editor is on the mend. Welcome back Caroline. Wed, 6 Dec 2006 23:00:00 +1300 FP20061206 http://watrc.wellington.net.nz/watrc-results.htm Results are now available. Unfortunately our editor was injured on the Bright's Farm trail and our newsleter is a little later out than usual. We will post it as soon as it's available. In the meantime we wish Caroline a speeedy and full recovery. Mon, 4 Dec 2006 21:30:00 +1300 FP20061204 http://watrc.wellington.net.nz/watrc-photos.htm Back to rain and wind again - a tough course made harder by slippery and boggy conditions underfoot. Mon, 27 Nov 2006 22:15:00 +1300 FP20061127 http://watrc.wellington.net.nz/watrc-newsletters.htm Our editors and score keepers have pulled out all stops and the Waitarere results are out with the latest news in record time. Everyone had a great time at Waitarere - a brilliant venue and exceptional trail - a credit to everyone who gave their time to make it a success. Wed, 15 Nov 2006 21:50:00 +1300 FP20061115 http://watrc.wellington.net.nz/watrc-photos.htm Have we finally broken our weather jinx ? Maybe, maybe not, but Waitarere was a perfect day for CTR and pretty fine for photography too. Sun, 12 Nov 2006 17:15:00 +1300 FP20061112 http://watrc.wellington.net.nz/watrc-newsletters.htm Please note that Waitarere CTR will be on Saturday and Endurance on Sunday. Fingers crossed for finer weather this time. Mon, 6 Nov 2006 23:00:00 +1300 FP20061106 http://watrc.wellington.net.nz/watrc-results.htm Karapoti results out - Next ride at Waitarere - CTR is on Saturrday 11, Endurance on Sunday 12 November Fri, 3 Nov 2006 21:00:00 +1300 FP20061103 http://watrc.wellington.net.nz/watrc-photos.htm A very limited selection due to challenging photographic conditions, sorry. Mon, 30 Oct 2006 23:10:00 +1300 FP20061030 http://watrc.wellington.net.nz/watrc-newsletters.htm Yes, it's on - we trust the weather will permit this ride. Sat, 28 Oct 2006 13:45:00 +1300 FP20061028 http://watrc.wellington.net.nz/watrc-calendar.htm Due to extreme weather conditions, the rescheduled for 22 October on Pencarrow Station, Wainuiomata, has been cancelled. Sat, 21 Oct 2006 20:00:00 +1300 FP20061021 http://watrc.wellington.net.nz/watrc-calendar.htm Due to extreme weather conditions, the ride scheduled for 15 October on Pencarrow Station, Wainuiomata, has been postponed 1 week until Sunday 22 October. Sat, 14 Oct 2006 18:30:00 +1300 FP20061014 http://watrc.wellington.net.nz/watrc-newsletters.htm Despite the early start (first day of dalight saving is always a challenge) the first WATRC ride of the 2006/2007 season was well attended. Judging by the smiles, a good time was had by all. Newsletter, results, and photos all on the website now. Next ride Wainuiomata on 15 October is confirmed - see you there. Wed, 4 Oct 2006 22:15:00 +1300 FP20061004 http://watrc.wellington.net.nz/watrc-calendar.htm Please look for confirmation of this change of venue (previously advised as Karapoti) in the next newsletter. This page will be updated as soon as we have confirmed details. The change of venue for 15 October was announced at the Maymorn ride on 1 October. If you learn of this change through RSS, please tell the webmaster (email address on contacts page) - it's nice to know whether anyone uses RSS ;-) Sun, 1 Oct 2006 17:00:00 +1300 FP20061001 http://watrc.wellington.net.nz/watrc-newsletters.htm Also note the updated ride calendar - some days in February and March have changed. Sun, 24 Sep 2006 22:30:00 +1200 FP20060924 http://watrc.wellington.net.nz/watrc-newsletters.htm Updated ride calendar available. Membership subscriptions now due. Our new Committee named. Just 5 more weeks to go until Maymorn on 1 October. Sun, 20 Aug 2006 21:00:00 +1200 FP20060820 http://watrc.wellington.net.nz/watrc-calendar.htm With the days growing longer again, and the improving weather (yeah right!) it's time to start working on your horse's fitness. Just 9 weeks until the first ride now, and Maymorn is a nice venue to start the new season. Hope to see you there. Sun, 30 Jul 2006 17:20:00 +1200 FP20060730