Volunteering
- at Puhinui International Horse Trials -
The Puhinui International Horse Trials is only successful because of the many, many voluntary hours
given by wonderful, outstanding people.
If you would like to be part of this dynamic equestrian discipline, but not sure where to start, then please consider the following opportunities:
All volunteers have access to the Volunteers / Officials marquee throughout their day for food and beverages.
Please ensure you receive your wristband from your relevant convenor.
WEDNESDAY
The dressage arenas (approximately 6) are erected by a band of helpers, if you have a couple of hours around the middle of the day, then please contact Jacquie Dorotich j.dorotich@hotmail.com 027 450 8070.
FRIDAY
Friday is the first day of competition, dressage day. The event requires volunteers to be “writers” for the dressage judges, runners who collect the dressage test papers from the judges and deliver them to the scoring team and people to open and close the pipe gates as the horses in the top classes go in and out for their dressage tests.
SATURDAY
Cross Country day requires a significant number of volunteers for jump judging and videoing some of the more technical combination jumps. Your day will start early with a BBQ breakfast provided, followed by a “jump judges briefing” where the Technical Delegates will clearly outline your duties for the day, or part day. Then you are out on course, with snacks in hand and lunch delivered, in either a vehicle, or at least with your trusty chair and a hat, to note each and every horse as they negotiate your nominated cross country jump. If you have no or limited experience, full training will be given, and an “easy” fence will be allocated. Should this sound like something of interest please make contact with Jacquie Dorotich j.dorotich@hotmail.com 027 450 8070.
Show jump course building - at the conclusion of the cross country, a team assembles to build the two show jumping courses required for the following day. If you felt you might have time to assist with this task towards the day’s end, please make contact with Jacqueline Hickman jacqueline.hickman@azelis.co.nz or 021 309 061
SUNDAY
Sunday is the final day of competition. Volunteers can be of assistance at the show jumping rings to marshal competitors and to help pick up rails as they fall.
The Eventers Challenge is held in ring 3. Again, volunteers can be of assistance to marshal competitors and to help pick up rails.
GENERAL VOLUNTEERING
Should you have a desire to get involved at the event, or before with the Organising Committee responsible for running the Puhinui International Three Day Horse Trials, then please contact Diane Gilder sec.puhinui@gmail.com or 021 827 414 or Philippa Harder philippaharder@hotmail.co or 021 024 51103. There is always room for one more pair of hands!
We would like to take this opportunity to warmly thank all past, current and future volunteers for the event,
without you, it would not be possible to run this event.