Helen Hughes-Keen (Wellington) – 2024 Winner Fissenden Trophy for Outstanding Contribution to Dressage
Helen has contributed to the sport in many ways including:
A competitor up to Grand Prix level on Fetterman
ESNZ Dressage Performance Coach
Became a Selector in 2001 & then Chief Selector / High Performance on retirement of Helen Ransom. Helen retired as National Selector following Tryon WEG 2022, but remained as High-Performance Selector until 2023.
Judging (as long as she can remember ) – for at least 35yrs – “when my kids were little” – and has been an FEI 4* (Level 3) Judge since 2011. Helen also qualified as an FEI Young Horse Judge and is currently a NZL Judge Mentor and List A NZL judge. During her career she has officiated in AUS, NZL, UK and many Asia Pacific nations.
Helen was a founding member of Dressage Wellington and served on the committee for many years.
Helen is well respected in the both the NZL Dressage community and internationally. We salute you Helen !