Equestrian Sports New Zealand
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Welcome to Equestrian Sports New Zealand – we are delighted to have you along for the ride.
News + Updates
Para Coaching Challenge to Bring More into LevelUp
This week Parasport has launched a new competition and we know that Equestrian can outperform our competitor sports which include Athletics NZ, Basketball NZ, Swimming NZ, and Table Tennis NZ. For the period of 16 September – 30 November 2024 we need to drive the fresh uptake of Paralympics New Zealand’s LevelUp coaching modules, supported by ACC. How could Equestrian NZ win? We...
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Getting A DNA Verified Pedigree - New Rule Commencing 1 August 2025
ESNZ Jumping's DNA Verified Pedigree Rule for the Breeding Series - Commencing 1 August 2025 What is a DNA Verified Pedigree? A DNA verified pedigree includes proof of age/mating,...
Success for Kiwi Eventers and Jumpers
It’s been a cracker of a weekend for New Zealand showjumpers competing at the 4CYTE Jumping@Willinga in Australia with three in the top 10 of the World Cup qualifier. Logan Massie (Dannevirke)...
Isobel Wessels Dressage Workshop - Christchurch
Isobel Wessels Dressage Workshop - 4th November 2024 - Dunstan Horse Feeds National Equestrian Centre, Christchurch Come along to a day of learning with Isobel Wessels who is fresh from judging...
Our Partners
Demo & Dabble
Demo & Dabble is a fun and friendly multidiscipline event for grassroots riders. There are ‘demo rings’ as an off-horse option for those who would like to learn a little bit more about each discipline, and the ‘ dabble rings’ to function as a fun and supportive approach to introductory levels of Dressage, Jumping, Eventing and Competitive Trail Riding. More here: D & D Event on Facebook
Starting Out? This might be for You
FEI takes leadership in safeguarding the wellbeing of sport horses
The responsibility of being the guardians of horse welfare within equestrian sport is an important task and lies not only on the FEI – but on everyone engaged in the sport. For the horses and for the future of the sport, everyone must become a guardian and act when necessary, as emphasised in the video to the left narrated by Sabrina Ibáñez, FEI Secretary General. We are all guardians!
Team NZ
High Performance
The mission of the High Performance Programme is to operate a world-leading High Performance System which produces repeatable and sustainable success at the Olympics and World Championships that both inspires kiwis and marks us proud.