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. (credit: Libby Law Photography)
⇒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 Preparing for a Hot, Humid Summer.
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News + Updates
Heart-Stopping Finale to World Cup Final
It couldn’t have been closer in the FEI World Cup (NZ League) Series final but finally – after a heart-stopping countback – Julie Davey can claim the nation’s top international crown. The Hastings showjumper led coming into the Archibald & Shorter North Shore World Cup Final at the Show Jumping Waitemata hosted show, but it was tight and turned into a three horse race between...
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North Island Show Hunter Champs Shows Some Cracking Form
Abby Fawcett & Hillman Hunter at BOP Show Hunter North Island Champs - Photo by Spot On Photography This season, the North Island Show Hunter Championships were held in conjunction...
Right Down to Wire for NZ World Cup Final
New Zealand’s most prestigious international showjumping competition has turned into a tight three horse race and it would be a brave person to pick either the winner of the FEI...
Richmond Saddlery Young Rider Dressage Teams Announced
The Richmond Saddlery Inter Island Teams to challenge for the York Corporation Trophy at the Saddle & Canter Dressage Youth Festival have been announced - it promises to be another close...
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.