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Waikato Equestrian Centre Holds Fast to a Long Term Future

A riding lesson on a War Horse is imminent in Hamilton as ANZAC Day approaches.  The Waikato Equestrian Centre took part in funding the big bronze life-size war horse statue that's in Memorial Park, and holds a ribbon day each April 25th, fundraising directly towards the War Horse Learn to Ride...

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Waitemata Derby Show Huge Success!

Emma Buckingham and Piccadilly Circus - Winners of the Rhonda Goddard Memoria Derby - Photo by Hannah Comrie   The weather Gods looked after the Waitemata crew this weekend.  A terrible forecast and some early morning showers turned into perfect weather for the weekend.  The two...

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Randlab National One Day Championships at Matamata

The National One Day Champs were superbly hosted by Matamata Equestrian group at the stunning McGiven Farm over the weekend of 22nd – 24th March 2024. This is an incredibly hard working Organising Committee filled with experience and commitment to bringing innovative ideas to each competition...

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Scholarships Awarded to Advance NZ’s Equine Research

A veterinarian and a clinician from Matamata, and a Canterbury harness racing driver have been awarded this year’s scholarships by the NZ Equine Research Foundation. The Jonathan Hope Equine Veterinarian Scholarships have been awarded to Caroline Thompson and Stephanie...

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Anna and Bill Show Their Skill!!!

Anna Wilson and Redcliffs Bill winning the Tavendale & Partners NZ Pony Championship - part of the AMS Saddlery Pony Grand Prix Series - Photo by Michelle Clarke   Mcleans Island hosted the Archibalds NZ National Championships this weekend, and boy-o-boy did it bring some exciting...

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Riders Happy with Olympic Boxes Ticked

The Kiwis have finished on a high at the Kronenberg Horse Trials in The Netherlands and all the buzz is around when they’ll be back. Ticking those all essential boxes for Olympic qualification was the goal and placing second in the CCI4*-L was a bonus for Tim Price. He and Falco added...

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Kronenberg Ticking all the Boxes

Tim Price is chuffed to have both his horses inside the top six at the end of the CCI4*-L cross country at the Kronenberg Horse Trials in The Netherland. He added just time penalties on both horses, and with Falco sits in second spot on 42.4 penalty points, just behind leader Astier Nicolas...

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Kiwis well in the Hunt at Kronenberg

The Kiwis are on fire at the Kronenberg Horse Trials in The Netherlands with Tim Price and Clarke Johnstone both leading their respective classes. World no.9 Tim and Falco are at the front of the CCI4*-L at the end of the dressage with a 23.6-penalty point effort. He’s also in fourth aboard...

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Wendi Williamson Continues to Dominate Grand Prix at Bates Nationals

Day Two started with the early riders warming up and competing in a proper Taupo fog, which kicked off another very full day of competition. Today’s Equus Veterinary Preliminary 1A went the way of Lisa Brown and Shall We Dance AH, topping the 20+ field on their home turf with 73.10. Over in...

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Hattrick for Amateur Queen Twort

Emily Twort and Cameo KSNZ - Winners of the Carousel Equestrian Amateur High Points Series 2023-2024 with Georgia Allison, sponsored rider from Carousel Equestrian.  Photo by Michelle Clarke.   Carousel Equestrian Amateur High Points Series   Emily Twort has pulled off...

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