ESNZ general manager of community Jo Colin (left) presents Anne Goodin with the certificate acknowledging the induction of David into the ESNZ Hall of Fame. With them are daughter Christine and son Stuart with his wife Chrissy. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall
One of the absolute stalwarts of New Zealand equestrian was been inducted into the ESNZ Hall of Fame at HOY this week. David Goodin has competed at HOY for decades, riding well into his 80s and played an instrumental role in the riding careers of so many athletes.
In the 1950s he and Telebrae became the first Kiwi combo to clear 1.82m – six feet back then – over a massive triple bar. He was the first captain of the New Zealand showjumping team and mentored the likes of Daniel Meech, Grant Wilson, Donna Edwards-Smith, Phillip Steiner and so many more, including of course son Bruce.
A horseman through and through, he also bred many a champ including Dunstan Dolly, Holly, Balmoral Sensation, LA Connection, Matahura, He’s Cool and Paris Design among others. Balmoral Sensation was unofficially ranked as the world’s top eventing horse in 2016.
He is hugely respected, admired and loved in the equestrian community.
Congratulations David.
Anne Goodin with her son Stuart with the certificate acknowledging David’s induction into the ESNZ Hall of Fame. Copyright Photo: KAMPIC / Kerry Marshall
(source: Defender Horse of the Year)