Equestrian Sports NZ

04/09/2024

𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗟𝗬𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗖𝗦 | 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲

Louise Duncan and Showcase BC have scored 64.945% in their individual grade IV test at the Paris Paralympics tonight. It was an emotional moment for the Levin hairdresser, with today also being her late Granddad’s birthday.
“I absolutely loved it out there. The whole test was a high. Showcase was super. He was calm and with me the whole ride, giving me 110%. The atmosphere was electric. It was just incredible.”
She came out of the arena to hundreds of text blowing up her phone and says the support has been humbling and very much appreciated.
“I am loving our journey together,” said Louise. “I feel so lucky and privileged to have such incredible creature with me making dreams come true. I feel so proud to be here representing New Zealand on a Kiwi bred horse.”
Grade IV is widely recognised as the toughest to compete in, and tonight was no different with some cracking scores. The top eight will progress to the musical freestyle. More to come….

For full results 👇
https://www.paralympic.org/en/paris-2024-paralympics/results/para-equestrian/individual-event---grade-iv/fnl-000100--

📸 Jon Stroud Media

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04/09/2024

𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟𝗦 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗦 | 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀
We give a big shout out to our Class Sponsors who have generously supported some of the key classes at the Secondary Schools Championships. Thank you very much!
Dynavyte NZ
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Prestige Equestrian Ltd

04/09/2024

𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟𝗦 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗦 | 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗴𝗲
Come along to the trade village in the Taupō indoor for some great deals and a wide range of vendors here on site. Almost anything you could want or need for rider and horse! And in Christchurch a great range of rugs are being demoed.

03/09/2024

𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟𝗦 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗦 | 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀
We're at Day 3 of the Secondary Schools Championships and wow it's going gang busters! We are hugely grateful to our Principal Sponsors who have come on board and shown their generosity and make the event a success in both Taupō and Christchurch. Thank you! See more: https://www.nzequestrian.org.nz/youth-programmes/

Dunstan Horsefeeds
Taupo Equestrian Supplies
Miequinz
HorseSports
Saddle & Canter
Tackshop.co.nz
EvoEvents NZ
Canter for Cancer
Equissage Therapy New Zealand
Fern NZ
Vetpro
Quality Presentations

03/09/2024

𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 | 𝗞𝗶𝘄𝗶 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗕𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗲𝘆 𝗕𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱
Caroline Powell and Greenacres Special Cavalier will be hunting down a second 5* win of the season when they start this week at the prestigious Defender Burghley Horse Trials in the UK. Hot on the back of their win in May at Badminton, the duo are one of eight Kiwi combos starting in the 75-strong field in Stamford.

Click 👇🏼 for the full event preview along with links to the action:
https://www.nzequestrian.org.nz/2024/09/kiwi-eventers-burghley-bound/
ESNZ Eventing

PHOTO-Caroline Powell rides Greenacres Special Cavalier during the CCI5* Cross Country, 2024 MARS Badminton Horse Trials CCI5*. Copyright Photo: Libby Law Photography

03/09/2024

And as one day ends another begins in Chch Interschools with some innovative hat messaging!

03/09/2024

𝗘𝗦𝗡𝗭 𝗕𝗢𝗔𝗥𝗗 | 𝗩𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝘅 𝟮
A reminder that expressions of interest close on Friday for two positions on the ESNZ Board. We are looking for experience, networks and skills that will add value to the Board and governance leadership. Closes 5pm, Friday 6 September. See our website for more at https://www.nzequestrian.org.nz/2024/08/esnz-board-vacancies-2/

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ESNZ Jumping & Show Hunter
ESNZ Para-Equestrian

03/09/2024

Jordan Oppert One News has a chat with two Winton riders at Interschools 1News

02/09/2024

𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗟𝗬𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗖𝗦 | 𝗟𝗼𝘂𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆
Team Showcase have successfully passed the horse inspection and are now set for competition. Louise and Showcase will compete on Wednesday 4th at 11.22am Paris time which is 9.22pm NZ time. Following the horse inspection, the pair had their final training session in the Field of Play with Showcase looking and feeling right at home.

See the links below to follow all the action! Grades 3,2,1 start this evening and you may be able to catch some of the action on the TVNZ link below. We are confident they will show Louise's test on Wednesday evening.

Click 👇🏼 for Draws and Results
https://olympics.com/en/paris-2024/paralympic-games/schedule/para-equestrian?day=4-september
Click 👇🏼 to watch on TVNZ and TVNZ+
https://www.tvnz.co.nz/sport/paralympics

📷By Jon Stroud Media
ESNZ Para-Equestrian
Dressage NZ

02/09/2024

𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣 𝗕𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗙𝗜𝗧𝗦 | 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸'𝘀 𝗳𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲
You can save at any BP or G.A.S. station with our Fuel Card partnership deal with RD Petroleum Ltd. The current pricing nationwide (including GST) for this week at BP locations is:
Diesel - $1.65 per litre
91 - $2.47 per litre
95 - $2.63 per litre
98 - $2.72 per litre
and at RD Petroleum locations:
Diesel - $1.63 per litre
91 - $2.49 per litre
95 - $2.59 per litre
Here's our guide to getting a fuel card: https://www.nzequestrian.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/Fuel-Card-explained.pdf
And check out our other membership benefits that include great discounts:

CARTERS TYRES - .https://www.nzequestrian.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/Carters-Tyre-Offer-final-2.pdf

INTERISLANDER - https://www.nzequestrian.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/Interislander.pdfhttps://booking.interislander.co.nz/.../group-bookings.aspx

IRT TRANSPORT ESNZ’S OFFICIAL HORSE WELFARE PARTNER - Now flying horses between Auckland and Christchurch. And any member needing assistance with travelling horses internationally should contact IRT. https://www.irt.com/

PETCOVER - https://www.petcovergroup.com/nz/horse-insurance/

MAJESTIC FLOATS - A preferred supplier. Freephone: 0800 4 FLOATS (356287) https://bookings.majesticfloats.co.nz/

02/09/2024

𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝗳𝗼 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗡𝗭 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗔𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗪𝗮𝗸𝗮 𝗞𝗼𝘁𝗮𝗵𝗶
Forthcoming works on SH1 means there will be delays in the coming season from Tirau to Waiouru. Here's more:
Dressage NZ
ESNZ Eventing
ESNZ Endurance
ESNZ Jumping & Show Hunter
ESNZ Para-Equestrian

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In September we'll be upgrading some sections of State Highway 1 in central and southern Waikato. It's the start of one of the largest and most ambitious road rebuild projects undertaken in New Zealand – we'll be doing approximately four years’ worth of renewals in just 16 months. This'll prevent further deterioration in the quality of the road, and we’ll also be bringing the overall road condition up to a higher standard through more intense rebuilding.

To do this we'll be taking a new approach by doing a series of closures of the road in sections. Closing the road in sections will allow us to work quickly, reducing what would otherwise be much longer disruption to you. It also means we can attend to maintenance work such as upgrading drainage, clearing vegetation, and improving signage and road markings.

We'll have multiple crews of roadworkers working in shifts to get the job done as quickly as possible. Roadworkers will work during daylight from dawn to dusk, and during the night we'll do planning and logistical work (such as refuelling and getting the site ready) so the team can start again at dawn the next day.

The first section to be closed is SH1 from SH5 near Tīrau to the SH1 / SH28 intersection near Putāruru from Monday 9 September 2024. This section will be closed completely for four weeks.

Next, on Monday 16 September to Friday 4 October SH1 between Ātiamuri and Wairakei will be closed from Monday to Saturday during the day between 8am and 6pm. This section will be open all day to everyone each Sunday and all nights.

We'll publish detour information and other travel information advice on this page in the coming days. Indicative timing of the other work required is available on our website.

You can keep up to date with our work by signing up to our email newsletter. Visit our website to sign up, and to get up-to-date information about closures and detours: https://www.nzta.govt.nz/t2w

02/09/2024

𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗦 | 𝗔 𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗠𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗮
New Zealand Pony Clubs Melissa Galloway

02/09/2024

𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗟𝗬𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗖𝗦 | 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
Coach Andrea Raves has successfully presented to the Para-Dressage Ground Jury and passed the first Horse Inspection! They are now ready to dance! 👏🏼 🌿 🇳🇿
We will advise start times etc once the draw is out tomorrow.

02/09/2024

We can confirm that there was a serious accident this afternoon at the National Equestrian Centre in Taupō which resulted in a horse suffering a broken leg and was unable to be saved. The rider is unharmed. The rider and horse were competing in CTR (Competitive Trail Riding) when the accident happened. Full veterinary support was provided immediately. Our thoughts go out to the rider, her family and the school, and our thanks go to the officials, volunteers and supporters who helped deal with the situation. Contact Jo Colin.

01/09/2024

𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗟𝗬𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗖𝗦 | 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗚𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲
Louise Duncan is in seventh heaven at the Paris Paralympics. She’s got no nerves on the eve of the horse inspection and is bubbling that she has been able to meet many riders she has long admired from afar and followed on various platforms. “I feel exhausted but so happy,” she says. “It is just the most beautiful place . . . Paris, the buildings, the venue, which is just incredible, and the palace. You can’t describe how amazing it all is. I am not nervous at all, just excited.”
🐴🇳🇿 🌿🇫🇷

Click 👇🏽 for more from Louise
https://www.nzequestrian.org.nz/2024/09/chilled-combo-ready-to-dance/
We will post competition time for Louise once available

Click 👇🏽 for the draws and results (once available)
https://olympics.com/en/paris-2024/paralympic-games/schedule/para-equestrian?day=3-september

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ESNZ Para-Equestrian
Dressage NZ

01/09/2024

𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟𝗦 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗦 | 𝗪𝗮𝗶𝗵𝗲𝗸𝗲 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝗯𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗮𝗻'𝘁 𝗪𝗮𝗶𝘁
It's the night before the Secondary Schools Championships and we know two young riders from Waiheke Island who are likely to be too excited to sleep. See our story:
https://www.nzequestrian.org.nz/2024/09/secondary-school-championships-excites-newbies/ Photo: Peter Rees Photography.

Dressage NZ
ESNZ Eventing
ESNZ Endurance
ESNZ Jumping & Show Hunter
ESNZ Para-Equestrian

31/08/2024

Our Paralympic Games newsletter for Saturday 31 August profiles Louise Duncan and her horse Showcase BC, and tells you about some of the people behind the scenes who support her. Enjoy! Photo: Libby Law Photography https://mailchi.mp/nzequestrian/the-daily-download-794153

Dressage NZ
ESNZ Eventing
ESNZ Endurance
ESNZ Jumping & Show Hunter
ESNZ Para-Equestrian
New Zealand Riding for the Disabled

30/08/2024

Two newcomer awards announced:

Dressage NZ in collaboration with the Dressage Youth Council Is offering two special awards for Newcomers at the upcoming Secondary Schools Championships. The Youth Council will have stands at both events so do go along and introduce yourself to the YC team who are wealth of knowledge, and are there to assist you on your Dressage journey. Billie Hughes who is a new member of the Council will also be competing at the NI event, and new member Paige Fitzgerald in the SI event, so take the opportunity to watch their tests and support each other - you can do this !
Equestrian Sports NZ

29/08/2024

𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 | 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗛𝗣 𝗢𝗳𝗳 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽
Last weekend saw the horses stay at home as athletes gathered for the 2024 High Performance Off Horse Camp take place in Cambridge, based at the Velodrome. For the first time HP athletes from four disciplines of Dressage, Eventing, Jumping and Endurance attended the two day camp. After arriving on Friday evening, the athletes learnt about psychology in sport before enjoying a team dinner. Saturday saw the topics of ESNZ and HP System, Strength and Conditioning, Nutrition and Athlete Life covered, before heading out for an afternoon of activities that challenged them while under pressure and team work. Sunday the Athletes heard about the new Sport Integrity Commission (formerly Drug Free Sport NZ) and the resources available to them, before going into the aspects of campaign planning, an important topic as we head into a new Olympic four year cycle.

An enjoyable and educational weekend was had with the athletes connecting with each other while gaining knowledge on topics that will assist them in their own performance journeys.

Dressage NZ ESNZ Jumping & Show Hunter ESNZ Endurance ESNZ Eventing

29/08/2024

Thank you Pony Club -

HELMET TAGGING REMINDER

Do you need your helmet tagged? 🏷️

If you're attending the Interschools Champs this week in the South or North Islands, bring your helmets and body protectors to us for tagging.

Stay safe, have fun and ride on!

New Zealand Pony Clubs
Equestrian Sports NZ

29/08/2024

𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣 𝗕𝗘𝗡𝗘𝗙𝗜𝗧𝗦 | 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸'𝘀 𝗳𝘂𝗲𝗹 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲
A drop in prices of 2-4 cents this week! You can save at any BP or G.A.S. station with our Fuel Card partnership deal with RD Petroleum Ltd. The current pricing nationwide (including GST) for this week at BP locations is:
Diesel - $1.67 per litre
91 - $2.48 per litre
95 - $2.65 per litre
98 - $2.74 per litre
and at RD Petroleum locations:
Diesel - $1.64 per litre
91 - $2.49 per litre
95 - $2.59 per litre
Here's our guide to getting a fuel card: https://www.nzequestrian.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/Fuel-Card-explained.pdf
And check out our other membership benefits that include great discounts:

CARTERS TYRES - .https://www.nzequestrian.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/Carters-Tyre-Offer-final-2.pdf

INTERISLANDER - https://www.nzequestrian.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/Interislander.pdfhttps://booking.interislander.co.nz/.../group-bookings.aspx

IRT TRANSPORT ESNZ’S OFFICIAL HORSE WELFARE PARTNER - Now flying horses between Auckland and Christchurch. And any member needing assistance with travelling horses internationally should contact IRT. https://www.irt.com/

PETCOVER - https://www.petcovergroup.com/nz/horse-insurance/

MAJESTIC FLOATS - A preferred supplier. Freephone: 0800 4 FLOATS (356287) https://bookings.majesticfloats.co.nz/

29/08/2024

Would you like to be kept up to date with the latest news and information as our Demo & Dabble event unfolds? Want to be the first to preview our ambassador reveal? Click JOIN on the link to our Facebook event for all this and more!
https://www.facebook.com/events/2476622816061045/?active_tab=discussion

28/08/2024

𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣𝗦 | 𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲
You may have seen a few changes on our website structure as we work to make it more user-friendly. We would love to update you about the new MEMBERS section which includes all you need for membership and registration. This aims to put you more comfortably in the driving seat of your registration/renewal. So we encourage you to try it yourself first, and we are here to assist you should you need help or have any questions. As always, we are here to walk you through it and answer any questions. Some FAQs:
When does my registration/membership need renewing? All memberships/registrations receive an automatic reminder 30 days prior to expiry – make sure your email address is up to date. Want to check it yourself? All this information is available via your HorseReg account and we will direct you there in the first instance. If you are having trouble logging into your HorseReg account, we are here to help you gain access. Log in: https://horsereg.com/ #!/login How-to page: https://www.nzequestrian.org.nz/esnz-database/

Dressage NZ
ESNZ Jumping & Show Hunter
ESNZ Endurance
ESNZ Eventing
ESNZ Para-Equestrian

28/08/2024

What a welcome!

28/08/2024

𝗜𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗖𝗛𝗢𝗢𝗟𝗦 𝗖𝗛𝗔𝗠𝗣𝗦 | 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝘄
See our Facebook EVENTS for links and more.
NISS https://www.facebook.com/share/ku6f8vq8rDVS7QEu/
SISS https://www.facebook.com/share/9ncL8PGtyJ3fVW4e/

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ESNZ Eventing
ESNZ Endurance
ESNZ Jumping & Show Hunter
ESNZ Para-Equestrian
New Zealand Pony Clubs
EvoEvents NZ

27/08/2024

𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗟𝗬𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗖𝗦 | 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗪𝗲𝗹𝗹
Its been 13 days since Paralympian Louise Duncan and Showcase BC arrived in Paris for their final preparations for the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games and everything is going well! Coach, Andrea Raves, arrives today and then on the 30th August Showcase makes his next move, with a 15 minute drive to the Versailles Stables. 🌿🇳🇿 🇫🇷 🐎

HP Photography Law Photography - NZL caught up with Team Showcase for a pre games photo shoot while HP Media Liaison Diana Dobson caught up with Louise on her progress in Paris.

Click 👇🏼for the full article
https://www.nzequestrian.org.nz/2024/08/paris-preparation-progressing-well/
ESNZ Para-Equestrian

27/08/2024

Are you ready for Interschools next week? There can be a lot to think about when preparing for a show and time away from home....especially when you are travelling with your trusty steed. We have put together a few top tips to help you care for your horse or pony during interschools. Want a full downloadable guide to horse welfare? Use this link -https://www.nzequestrian.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/Good-Horse-Welfare-Guide.pdf Looking forward to seeing you next week!

27/08/2024

Not long to go now! Interschools here we come …

Get Ready: Check Your Entries & Know the Rules!
Have you checked your entries and know what gear is allowed?

If you’re unsure, comment below or email us at [email protected]

Stay prepared by practicing your test and finding the draw. Let’s make sure you’re ready for event day!

Equestrian Sports NZ

02/06/2024

𝗛𝗜𝗚𝗛 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗙𝗢𝗥𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗘𝗩𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 | 𝗪𝗶𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗵𝗼𝗺𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗞𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗲𝗻𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗴
Ginny Thomasen and Capitaine de Hus Z (Cosinhus out of France De Hus owned by David and Karie Thomson) have headed home the CC4*-L field at the Kronenberg Outdoor Horst in The Netherlands.
The Kiwi combo scored 30.6 penalty points in the dressage to sit in second spot behind eventual runner-up Katherine Coleman (USA) aboard Sirius SB. Ginny added 2.8 time penalties in the Gert Boonzaaijer (NED) designed cross country and jump faults in the showjumping for a final tally of 41.4 to take the win in the compact field. Katherine finished on 54.4 with Manuel Grave (PORT) aboard Carat de Bremoy third on 55.1.

Click 👇🏽 for the final results
https://live.rechenstelle.de/2024/kronenbergII/leaderboard04.html

📷 File Photo by Libby Law Photography - NZL