Waikato Equestrian Centre

The Waikato Equestrian Centre is a must-visit destination for horse lovers visiting Hamilton, New Zealand.

The region is known for its world-class thoroughbred studs, polo stables, show jumping, and racehorse trainers. Visitors can get up close to stallions, brood mares, and foals at the renowned Windsor Park Stud, watch racehorses, polo ponies, and show jumpers training, and visit John-Paul and Nina Clarkin’s polo stables. The best polo player in New Zealand and the women’s world champion, John-Paul and Nina Clarkin, train their polo ponies in this stable. Visitors can also see their breeding mares, foals, and stallions.The Waikato Equine Veterinary Centre is also located in Hamilton, and it is led by a highly skilled and experienced team of equine veterinarians, assisted by a team of qualified equine veterinary nurses. The center specializes in the performance issues of young thoroughbreds. Visitors can also meet Chele Clarkin, a local specialist in equestrian jewelry.For those who want to stay in the area, the Unique Equestrian Lifestyle bed and breakfast is a sustainable accommodation option located in Tamahere, just a short drive from Hamilton. The bed and breakfast features free private parking, a shared kitchen, and free WiFi. Guests can relax in the shared lounge area and enjoy the garden views. The accommodation offers luggage storage space and bicycle parking for guests.The Ballygelvar Bespoke Tours and Accommodation offer a premium and unique, half-day tour of the Waikato equestrian scene. The tour includes access to world-class thoroughbred studs, polo stables, show jumping, and racehorse trainers. The tour also includes watching racehorses, polo ponies, and show jumpers training. Visitors can also see Vaughn Jeffries, an eventing Olympic gold medalist and World Champion, training the top riders of the future, including Ben Weir, who is currently the leader in the National Young Rider Championship.In conclusion, the Waikato Equestrian Centre is a must-visit destination for horse lovers visiting Hamilton, New Zealand. Visitors can experience the world-class thoroughbred studs, polo stables, show jumping, and racehorse trainers. They can also visit the Waikato Equine Veterinary Centre and meet Chele Clarkin, a local specialist in equestrian jewelry. For those who want to stay in the area, the Unique Equestrian Lifestyle bed and breakfast is a sustainable accommodation option located in Tamahere. Visitors can also book the Ballygelvar Bespoke Tours and Accommodation for a premium and unique, half-day tour of the Waikato equestrian scene.