Where It Begins — and Where We Level Up!
The NZPCA Coaches Conference is back for 2026 — with a brand-new format, open to all coaches across Aotearoa!
Whether you’re a Pony Club coach, an independent instructor, or just starting your coaching journey, this is an event you won’t want to miss.
Two Conferences, One National Community
📍 South Island: RDA Christchurch — 23/24 May 2026
📍 North Island: NEC Taupō — 6/7 June 2026
Both weekends will offer a full mix of mounted and unmounted sessions, practical workshops, panel discussions, and real-world teaching demonstrations. You’ll walk away with fresh ideas, confidence, and a renewed sense of purpose in your coaching.
Who Can Attend
Everyone is welcome!
NZPCA Coaches, Examiners & Area Coach Coordinators
Pony Club Members & Senior Riders
Non-member coaches, instructors, or equestrian professionals
Trainers wanting to understand NZPCA certificate levels or ECTP pathways
Discounted registration for NZPCA members.
Non-members are warmly invited — come and see what Pony Club coaching is all about!
Why Attend
Learn from NZ’s leading Pony Club and equestrian educators
Connect with other coaches from across the country
Experience new ways to teach, motivate, and engage riders
Earn in-person hours toward your ECTP qualification
Be inspired by people who share your passion for horses, learning, and community
“The best coaches never stop learning — they grow beside their riders.”
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