The call is out for the equestrian community to get in behind a new fundraising initiative that will ensure more trans-Tasman opportunity for the next wave of international riders.

An auction, featuring everything from lessons with top riders to stallion services, lamb,  horse feed and more is set to become live on Monday (November 17).

It’s a team effort between ESNZ High Performance, ESNZ Jumping and the riders, and aims to encourage more competition between Australia and New Zealand.

“This will enable our talented riders to more easily travel and compete across the ditch,” says ESNZ high performance jumping manager Jaime Campbell-Ward.

 

Jumping Young Rider winning team at the second leg of the Trans Tasman in Tamworth

 

The recent self-funded trip to Australia had highlighted the value of regular competition  between the two nations. “We saw such great improvement from some of those riders and we want to make sure opportunities like that are more available to a wider group of riders.”

The Trans-Tasman Show Jumping Fund will be used predominantly for horse travel between the two countries.

“The fund will make these opportunities more accessible for riders who may not have the financial backing to do these trips. We want to make sure every capable rider has the opportunity to compete for New Zealand.”

 

Jumping Senior Trans Tasman Team. Winners in the second leg of the Trans Tasman Series in Tamworth.

 

The online fundraising auction is being run by Alexa Massie’s Equus Auctions and will run from November 20th through to December 1st.    The Auction link will be announced the day prior to the auction.

 

Included in the auction are –

  • Bravado Ego Z (Balougran Z x Cresida Ego Z) stallion service
  • Austinn (Dallas VDL x Waitangi Surf) stallion service
  • Caerus ECPH (Casall x Askari) stallion service
  • A pallet of Fiber Fresh feed
  • A day with Oliver Croucher
  • Two days training with Sophie Scott
  • Processed lamb
  • A premium marketing package

 

WHAT: ESNZ HP Trans-Tasman Show Jumping Fundraising Auction

WHEN: November 20 – December 1, 2025

MORE INFO: Auction link to be announced soon

 

13 November 2025

Diana Dobson