How do I purchase or renew a membership?
You can renew your membership online through our database HorseReg.
Once logged in, click on “Purchase or Renew a Membership”.
How do I register a new horse?
You can register a new horse online through HorseReg.
See our how to video for step by step instructions on how to add a new horse.
How do I renew my horse's registration?
You can renew your equine registration online through HorseReg.
See our how to video for step by step instructions on how to renew your horse.
How do I contact ESNZ if I get stuck?
Need a hand?
Please send all membership enquiries to [email protected].
What can I compete in without registering my horse?
Starting out? Don’t want to register a horse?
You can compete at introductory levels across all disciplines without a registered horse.
Check out our new infographic for more info about our Introductory Membership.
Can I get refund on my memberships or registrations?
ESNZ has a no refund policy found here.
How do I know when my membership and registrations expire?
You will be emailed an automatic renewal notice 30 days before your membership/registration is due to expire.
You can also find all the information about your memberships/registrations through your HorseReg account.
What forms of payment can I use?
ESNZ’s database only accepts credit card and debit cards.
Please note that a 4.8% transaction fee applies. The fee is broken down as follows:
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Interpodia/HorseReg software transaction fee 0.5%
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Merchant (Stripe) fee: 2.8%
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ESNZ Development (Database) fee: 1.5%
Is the ESNZ equine casual registration fee per day, class or show and how much is it?
Casual Equine Registrations are a one-off payment made through the event provider at time of entry. This lasts for the duration of the event. Prices vary between discipline.
See our Competition Table of Fees for more information.
My Equine is fully ESNZ registered with a jumping annual start; can I add an Eventing annual start half way through my registration period?
Yes, however this will expire at the same time as the original registration and you will have to pay the full annual start fee, regardless of when you add this.
If I choose to use a flexi discipline start what can I compete in?
See our Competition Table of Fees for more information.
When do I need an Equine ID Form and does the vet need to fill this in for me?
Equine ID Forms are compulsory for all new horse registrations. All ID forms required for ESNZ registration can be filled out by an owner/rider/person responsible (provided they are 18 or older).
All ID forms required by the FEI (i.e. National ID Books, Passports) are required to be filled out by a Vet.
ESNZ Equine ID Form can be found HERE.
Is there a different membership for ponies/horses?
No there is only one equine registration fee for both horses and ponies.
Does my pony require a current height certificate to be registered?
Yes all equines 148cm and under must have a current height certificate provided with the registration paper work, regardless if this is a new registration or renewal.
Height Certificate Information
New registration – you can upload a copy of your height certificate as part of the new registration process.
Renewal registration – please email a copy of your updated height certificate to [email protected]
I have just brought a horse. Can I change this into my name?
Yes, providing you have completed a change of ownership form with the previous owner’s signature on it.
To be the primary owner of an equine you must be a financial member of ESNZ and at least 18 years of age.
Watch our how to video on how to change the ownership of a horse.
What if my horse is owned by a syndicate of two or more?
One person must be elected as the Primary Owner and Person Responsible. This person must be both a financial member and at least 18 years of age.
I am a volunteer at shows at what point do I need to be a member?
You need to be a member if you are one of these:
- All listed officials including stewards.
- All ESNZ office holders including Board,
Discipline Boards, Sub-Committees, NEC
Committees & Area Groups.
However, volunteers who work at the shows do not need to be members if they are working for the organising committee under the event health and safety policy, but will be required to register their details on the ESNZ database at no cost as part of our health and safety programme.
Register as a volunteer here.
Why do officials have to pay?
As part of our insurance policy all officials have to be financial members of the organisation. This has been the case for a long time and is not new. It relates to judges, course designers, official stewards, and board members etc.
Register as an official here.
When do I need a Rider's Licence?
A Rider’s Licence is a requirement if you are planning to ride overseas. Your ESNZ Full membership will need to be current as any licence processed will run concurrently with your membership. When competing overseas you will be required to have an ESNZ Full Membership. Please note that if you intend to ride in FEI classes overseas you will also need to be FEI registered. Some National Federations also require that you become a member of the country in which you are competing for national classes. New Zealand has the same policy for Foreign Riders; they must be members of ESNZ to compete at national level.
How Much Is a Rider’s Licence?
Rider License fee is $50
How do I Obtain a Rider’s License?
Complete a Rider Licence Form and submit it to ESNZ with payment and we can arrange for a Rider’s Licence to be processed and emailed to you.
How long does it take to process a Rider’s Licence?
A Rider’s Licence is approved by the discipline Sport Manager and the General Manager of ESNZ.
Please be aware that this can take a couple of days to process.
Is there an overseas guest membership?
Yes, we offer a membership option for overseas guests visiting our country.
We offer two options:
Visiting Rider (Short Stay) – Membership valid for three Events only. Riders will be asked to list events they intend to compete at.
Visiting Rider (Long Stay) – Membership valid for one year only.
Register here if you are a guest.
I am competing this weekend and have not renewed my registration/membership in yet, will this get done in time?
If you renew your membership/registration online through your HorseReg account, it will be processed immediately.
The Membership Team will not prioritise urgent requests via phone or email.
How do I log a change request?
If you wish to edit your horses information you can log a ‘Change request’ from the database – you can do this by clicking on your name in the top right-hand side, then horses – manage – change request.
Why does ESNZ spend money on a marquee at Badminton?
This project is part of the High Performance programme to ensure owners of our international horses and supporters of our Olympic rated athletes are looked after at one event per year. This is important for them as they largely fund the success of these combinations.
The hospitality is budgeted and paid through the high performance funding and is not a cost to the ESNZ Central budget.