Fab Friday

Latest news posts and updates

Bucklet List Gets a Big Tick from Mandy Moon

It may sound like a contradiction to enjoy an equestrian sport where you never get on a horse to do it.  Even more so, when you are just 80km away from the buzz of central London.  But for...

Small Town Makes Big Effort in the Jumping Arena

The 2026 Winter Olympics is fast approaching, marking the 17th year of fundraising for the Hawke's Bay community and promotion of equestrian sports.   Since its humble beginnings in 2010,...

Lincoln University Scholarship Goes a Long Way for Four Young Athletes

Scholarships to support our equestrians are hard to come by, but a record number of our top young athletes are smiling all the way as they balance a stringent training regime with their...

An Enduring Passion for the Whole Family

How many James’ does it take to change a lightbulb?  We’re not sure … but if it's anything to go by, seven family members in one sport suggests this family likes to do things in bulk. ...

Jumping Bell Resounds a Wonderful Legacy

It’s not just the Christmas bells that are special at this time of year.  This beautiful jumping judge’s bell took centre stage at a very special ceremony last weekend during the...

The Relay Torch is Oh so Special

Three very special equestrians are counting down to a national competition in Christchurch that is nothing short of inspirational.  Charlotte Aroa (26), Alex Goldsack (31) and Emma Wilton...

Bringing Multiple Disciplines to Grassroots Equestrians

A series of masterclasses for grassroots riders of all ages and backgrounds has successfully delivered introductions to a range of disciplines for 121 non-competitive riders across the...

Designing Safer Courses for Eventing

Eventing is one of the most popular equestrian disciplines in New Zealand.  Yet it is also considered one of the most high-risk, but Australian cross-country designer Stuart Buntine is doing...

Interschools Opens Young Rider's Eyes to More

The temperatures might be cold at the NECs, but the atmosphere is about to heat up with the 2025 Secondary School Equestrian Championships starting in just over a week.  Ava Allsopp-Hill is...

Chris Ross is NZ’s First FEI Level 4 Cross Country Course Designer

Helensville’s Chris Ross has just been announced as an FEI Level 4 as a Cross Country Course Designer, one of only 14 in the world, along with top international designers that include Great...

Click on the logo to learn about our Partnerships