Frequently asked questions

How do I book?

Please visit the Booking page to make a booking.

What facilities are available?

Our facilities include:

Indoor arena
Outdoor arena
Cross country course
Yards – open and covered
Stables
Luxury bunkhouse (sleeps 4)
Apartment (sleeps 2)
5-bedroom farmhouse
All weather parking
Guest bathroom with shower
Guest kitchenette

Bookings are essential! Further information is available on the Facilities page.

What are the rules and terms of using the OEC facilities?

Please see the Terms & Conditions page for important information regarding the use of our facilities.

Can I hire the facilities to run my own camp, clinic or some other type of event?

Absolutely! Please fill out the enquiry form on the Design your event page. Discounts are available for large groups.

Can I use facilities besides the ones I've booked?

Use of the horse wash bays and the guest bathroom and kitchenette are complimentary. Use of the covered or open yards are included in the arena or XC day fees. All other facilities require prior booking.

Can I bring companion horses?

Yes you can. Yard (open or covered) fees must be separately paid for each companion horse. (Yard fees are already included in the arena or XC day fees for the ridden horses.)

Are dogs allowed at OEC?

Well behaved dogs are welcome at OEC but must remain on leads at all times.

How do I get to OEC?

Our address is 67 Douch Road, Ōhaupō.

Do NOT follow the Google Map directions! They will take you to the neighbour's cow shed.
On State Highway 1 (SH1) north or south, take the Mystery Creek/Airport exit.
From Hamilton Airport head towards Ohaupo/Te Awamutu.
Just before the 70km sign into Ohaupo, turn right onto Douch Road. It comes up fast!
- Kaipaki Road (to Cambridge) is on left.
- You will come up a slight rise just before it.
Turn left on the bottom of Douch road just off the seal onto a long poplar-lined driveway.
- There is a Fiber Fresh sign at the gate.
Head through the security gates at the top (they will be open).
Just after security gates, turn a hard right past the old cowshed to the truck park.

What events are happening at OEC?

See what's on here.

Can I bring non-riding supporters or spectators?

Yes they're very welcome to come.

Can I leave the property while my horse is still there?

You can for a short period of time if you’re staying overnight at OEC, for example to grab a quick dinner. But please make sure to let us know via the Contact us form and be contactable by phone in case anything happens to your horse while you’re not on the property.

Besides this and unless by prior arrangement, you must stay with your horse during your visit.

What do I do if I or my horse damage something?

Please report this using the Incident Report form. It's essential that all breakages are reported so that the equipment can be repaired. Help us to help you and others stay safe!

What do I do if there's been an accident?

Please report this using the Incident Report form. It's essential that all accidents - whether or not anyone was hurt - are reported so that we can provide the necessary support and to make changes where needed. Help us to help you and others stay safe!

Where do I park?

Once through our gate, please follow the signs to the parking area which is next to the indoor arena.

Where do I put manure and hay?

The muck heap is next to the row of covered yards, on the edge of the parking area.

Can I stay overnight?

Yes you can. You can camp in your horse float or truck for a fee. A guest bathroom and kitchenette are available for you to use.

There is also an apartment (sleeps 2), luxury bunkhouse (sleeps 4) and 5-bedroom farmhouse available – please enquire.