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

Badminton is on the Horizon

Spring has finally reached the UK, and everyone is excited for the Eventing season and build up to Badminton has begun. Here’s a flash back to Caroline Powell’s and Greenacres Special Cavalier's fantastic CCI5* win and the excitement over the event in the Keyflow Feeds ESNZ Lakeside Pavilions. Huge thanks to our Eventing HP UK Team sponsors for partnering with us and their support over...

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Equestrian ‘Triptych’ from Grassroots to HP

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Gangster Gears up for World Final

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ESNZ Eventing Board Member – Elected Rider Representative – three-year term until July 2028

The ESNZ Eventing Board is seeking nominations for the Elected Board Member - Rider Representative, to join their Board for a three-year term. Elections will be conducted confidentially online....

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