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Tokyo 2020 Olympic & Paralympic Qualification systems
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and International Paralympic Committee (IPC) have approved the revised qualification systems for the rescheduled Tokyo 2020 Games in 2021. Olympic Games Taking the postponement of the Games into consideration and the impossibility for athletes to...
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End of an Era for Val
One of the country’s valued FEI Eventing judges, Val McGregor, from the deep south, Riversdale near Gore to be precise, retires from duty this year. She is much travelled, there being very few FEI events in the South Island, with most in the Canterbury area. Val and her husband...
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MONDAY EQUESTRIAN QUIZ – HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR NZ OLYMPIANS
Our Member Services team took a short break from data cleansing to bring you this sport themed quiz - today's quiz is on how well do you know your NZ Olympians. This one was done by the lovely Maddy Reese and is one that the whole family can enjoy. DOWNLOAD QUIZ QUIZ ANSWERS
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ESNZ DATABASE SURVEY
The Equestrian Sport NZ database project has been underway for some time now and has been causing issues for members and stakeholders since its launch. The ESNZ board and management decided late last year to end the current contract with the supplier and to start looking at...
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MOVING TO A COMPETITION ENVIRONMENT IN COVID LEVEL 2
8 May 2020 Dear Members, MOVING TO A COMPETITION ENVIRONMENT IN COVID LEVEL 2. Well, it looks like there might be some light at the end of the lockdown tunnel. However, the message is still very clear, we are not there yet. Please take the time to read this letter as we have been asked to...
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Sport NZ announces further $25 million short-term relief package
7 May 2020 Dear Chairs, Secretaries and Area Delegates, I am writing to inform you of two major issues that as area groups/clubs and organising committees you need to be aware of. What is being done at ESNZ level to assist with the transition into Level 2 of the Covid pandemic...
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Horse of the Year Show Board Takes the Reins Heralding New Era for the Event
Australasia’s largest equestrian showpiece the Land Rover Horse of the Year Show is set to steer a new course under its own horse-power, following the announcement the event will be managed in-house in future. The decision comes as the Horse of the Year Show Board concludes its five year...
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ESNZ Update – 1/05/2020
ESNZ is pleased to bring you this update to bring you up to speed with what we have been doing at ESNZ to prepare for a return to competition under Covid-19 restrictions. In March the ESNZ board cancelled all equestrian competitions for three months – this was before the levels system was...
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More time to relax for Robbie
Level 3 FEI Eventing Course Designers are a rare breed globally, but especially in New Zealand, so it is sad that the list will be shortened by the retirement of Robbie Maclean, recently of Taupo, but now back in Wanganui, after 40 years in the sport. However Robbie is quick to point out that...
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MONDAY EQUESTRIAN QUIZ – POINTS OF A HORSE
Our Member Services team took a short break from data cleansing to bring you this equestrian themed quiz - today's quiz is on the points of a horse. DOWNLOAD QUIZ QUIZ ANSWERS
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