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. 

We now have a page dedicated to our significant milestone of 75 years since our forerunner, the New Zealand Horse Society, was formed.  Please follow the button below to learn more about what we have planned as we recognise our history, and our  people. 

QUICK LINKS:  

To book for the dinner:  https://www.trybooking.com/nz/events/landing/14853?

To book accommodation at the James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor: http://bookings.ihotelier.com/bookings.jsp…

You can also follow us on:  Facebook Event discussion page.

⇒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 helpful information and resources, including travelling, Preparing for a Hot, Humid Summer and the Five Domains from World Horse Welfare.

Click on the logo to learn about our Partnerships
News + Updates
Featured

Debutant Shines at Badminton

It was a top 10 finish for Tim Price at the MARS Badminton Horse Trials and a top 20 for event debutant Tayla Mason. World no. 4 Tim and Vitali added 12 jump faults to his tally to finish on 46.2 penalty points in 10th place. Tayla and her homebred Centennial added eight jump and 1.2 time for a final score of 53.8. Her efforts across the event saw her win the Glentrool Trophy for the...

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Exciting Opportunity in Equestrian Sport Administration!

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SERIES: 6 YEAR OLD SERIES

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Paralympian is on a New Path with her TB Equine Partner

Christchurch rider Anthea Dixon needed a new horse.  But as a para-equestrian, that wasn't as easy as you would think.  Para riders need a mount that is calm and predictable, as they often...

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 our Insights series at  ESNZ Podcasts on Spotify.  Check out Endurance with Tony Parsons, High Performance with Jock Paget,  Dressage Coaching with Andrea Raves, and Horse Welfare with Andrew Hoy, with more to come.