Equestrian Sports New Zealand
Welcome
Welcome to Equestrian Sports New Zealand. We are Aotearoa New Zealand’s national sports organisation, supporting equestrians and horses across all activities and disciplines. We are delighted to have you along for the ride. Learn all about us in our 𝗪𝗘𝗟𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘 𝗕𝗢𝗢𝗞𝗟𝗘𝗧. Photo: Tim Price (NZL) and Jarillo win the 2025 FRA-Les Etoiles de Pau CCI5*. Pau, France. Copyright Photo: Libby Law Photography
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⇒IRT Horse Welfare Hub⇐
The responsibility of being the guardians of horse welfare within equestrian sport is an important task and relies on everyone engaged in the sport.
We understand that it is a privilege to involve horses in sport, racing and leisure and this comes with responsibilities to the horse.
We commit to respecting that horses are sentient beings with individual personalities. We will ensure the horse’s welfare is always our priority.
We undertake to continually develop our understanding of horse behaviour and equine welfare needs, and to proactively use this knowledge to provide a life for horses through our organisation which is positive and away from anything which might be harmful or negative.
Click on the heading above for our IRT Horse Welfare Hub for helpful information and resources, including a link to ESNZ’s Equine Welfare Concern Reporting Form.
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News + Updates
Many Memories from a Sport Well Loved
Eventer Dan Jocelyn is hanging up his stirrups after nearly 30 years of turning his dreams into reality. He’s ridden at two World Championships (2018 and 2002) and at the Athens Olympic Games in 2004. He was named for Sydney 2000, but horse injury prevented them riding down the centre line. His decision to call time came when he opted to retire his top horse Blackthorn Cruise. “I have...
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Kiwi Seniors Win at Willinga Jumping Trans-Tasman
The New Zealand seniors bagged an excellent win last night in the Trans-Tasman Test Series at Willinga. Chef d’equipe Jaime Campbell-Ward had plenty of praise for the efforts of the whole...
Lottie Rockets to Victory
The AMS Saddlery Pony Grand Prix Series was an exciting one that saw Daniella Jelliman and Lottie Bull go head to head from the very start, with both girls dominating the North Island classes...
Interschools Crowns Go to Solway and Christchurch Girls’
It's not often that you would see a baby in a team photo, but the Interschools is not your average equestrian competition. Solway College students couldn’t wait to share their smiles with...
Team NZ
High Performance
The mission of the High Performance Programme is to operate a world-leading High Performance System which produces repeatable and sustainable success at the Olympics and World Championships that both inspires kiwis and marks us proud.
ESNZ Podcasts
Travelling around the country to compete? Time flies when you listen to ESNZ Podcasts on Spotify. In our latest editions, hear our 15-minute catch ups with the High Performance team in the lead-up to the FEI World Championships in Aachen. You can also hear longer podcasts with insights into our disciplines and some of our favourite equestrians who are leading the way across our sport. For a look at the catalogue, go to the “listen” News section on the website.
Position Vacancies
Interested in joining the team at Equestrian Sports New Zealand? Click on the button below to find out more about our current vacancies.