Facility Hire

North Shore RDA has a covered outdoor arena and covered indoor facility for hire by individuals or groups for equine and non-equine activities. Some examples of how our weatherproof venues have been used:

Equine (Training, Dressage)

Workshops
Clinics
Competitions
Tack sale

Non-Equine

Dog training
Classroom field studies
Filming
Outdoor sports

Our facilities are available to hire when our therapeutic riding sessions are not taking place.

Availability is

From 2 pm to 10 pm, Monday to Thursday
From 8 am to 10 pm, Friday to Sunday
From 8 am to 10 pm, Monday to Sunday during School Holidays

Outdoor Covered Arena

The Arena is big enough to facilitate a full dressage program, and is ideal for lessons, clinics, competitions, small groups and more. The Arena is available for day and night hire.

60x40m Fully Covered sand arena
Arena has full lighting for evening use
All weather outdoor use
Use of undercover pens, yards and trotting poles
Use of warm water washbay

Online bookings can only be made for hourly Arena hire sessions for Equine use.

Hirers are limited to a maximum of two floats or trucks per hire due to parking and turning constraints. If you require more, please contact us to discuss your requirements.

Book Arena

Indoor Facility – ‘The Barn’

The Barn has a viewing area with seating, a kitchen, bathrooms and includes horse stalls. There is lighting and easy access to additional covered pens and yard.

30x10m (usable open area)
Cushion floor
Mounting ramp
Covered weather use
Lighting
Use of Kitchen (fridge and limited cooking equipment available. Hirers to supply own food and drinks)
Use of undercover stalls and yard
Use of bathroom facilities

To book the barn or arena for half or full day hire, please contact us at info@northshorerda.org

or call us on 09 426 8110.

Before booking or riding in our facilities, you must have read and accepted the

Terms & Conditions of use and Liability Disclaimer. and return this signed to North Shore RDA.

Hire Usage Rates (All Prices are GST inclusive)

The Barn only - Full Day - $200 or Half Day - $120
Covered Outdoor arena only - Full Day - $250 or Half Day - $150
All facilities (The Barn + Outdoor arena) - Full Day - $400 or Half Day - $250
Covered arena & access to toilets - Full Day $300 or Half Day - $250
Special Events - price on application

A security bond of $250 is required at the time of payment.

Hourly Usage Rates for our Covered Arena Hire

For horse use

$20 per horse per hour for daytime use
$25 per horse per hour for evening use

For non-horse use (e.g.. dog training)

$40 per hour for daytime use
$50 per hour for evening use

Note that no dogs are permitted on the premise unless attending a canine training class and all dogs must be on a leash when not in training.

Your own protective equipment, water and feed buckets are to be used. All facilities and yards are to be cleaned out and left in the same condition they were in upon arrival.

If you have any questions, please contact us at info@northshorerda.org or call 09 426 8110.