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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2026 Hall of Fame
Join us as we celebrate the 2026 Hall of Fame Awards on Friday 26 June, followed by Dressage, Jumping & Show Hunter, and Para-Equestrian AGMs during the weekend at the Chateau on the Park in Christchurch. See details on our webpage.
⇒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
TiES Show Hunter Accumulator Champion: Claudia Hurley and Bluetooth
This season’s TiES Show Hunter Accumulator has been won by a combination whose story is all about reliability, connection, and the quiet brilliance that comes from years of partnership. Claudia Hurley and her Thoroughbred gelding Bluetooth have been a model of consistency throughout 2025–2026, placing in almost every Amateur class they entered and proving that Thoroughbreds can shine...
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Taupō Equestrian Supplies NZ Three-Day Event
The 2026 New Zealand Three-day Event returns to Taupo on 14th-17th May, following last year’s event at McLeans Island, Christchurch. Sponsored by Taupō Equestrian Supplies, the national titles...
Three Kiwis in Top 12 at Badminton
Tim Price top-billed for the Kiwis this morning at the MARS Badminton Horse Trials placing second aboard Falco, with Tayla Mason and Centennial sixth and Jonelle Price on Chilli’s Midnight...
Sofia Dominates Series
Sofia Williams is a name that has really come into the spotlight this season, with multiple Grand Prix and Young Rider wins under her belt, she has made the transition from ponies to horses look...
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.