Show Jumping New Zealand and the Waitemata Area are thrilled to announce the Waitemata Area recipient of the ESNZ and NZPH Star Spotters Scholarship, Nikita Van Zuilen.

Nikita is a year 13 student and Westlake Girls High School. She has been riding for 5 years and competing for 2 years.  She has previously competed in non-registered show jumping up to 1m. Nikita rides He’s a Charmer or William as he’s known at home, a 10 year old bay gelding.

Nikitas goals are to get out and compete in registered jumping successfully at 1.05m. Nikita will be mentored by Georgia Lawrie who has also offered to donated some lessons to Nikita to get her started for the season.

Nikita and Waitemata Area are extremely grateful to ESNZ  and NZPH for this opportunity.

ESNZ Jumping Team
28 September 2020