Change the Rein
Change the Rein is a campaign to drive a conscious change in direction of equestrian sport in New Zealand.
Please familiarise yourselves with the content of this website page and visit it regularly for updates.
Programmes
Secondary Schools Equestrian Championships
The New Zealand Secondary Schools Equestrian Championships [aka the Interschools] enable younger riders and their team mates to enjoy taking part in different equestrian disciplines. This hugely popular event is held in association with New Zealand Pony Club and the New Zealand Secondary School Sports Council (NZSSSC). It is held at the Fiber Fresh National Equestrian Centre, Taupō, and the Dunstan Horsefeeds National Equestrian Centre, McLeans Island, Christchurch.
Strengthen & Adapt
Strengthen & Adapt is a Sport NZ programme working through the eyes of passionate equestrians who are contributing to the plan for a stronger future. One of the key focus areas is the creation of Demo & Dabble, a grassroots multidisciplinary event which was launched in Hamilton, November 2024. A second Demo & Dabble was held in Christchurch, March 2025. See more below.
TiES
The Thoroughbreds in Equestrian Sport programme (TiES) is proudly brought to you by New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing, and was established in 2014 to demonstrate the versatility of the breed and increase the uptake of retired racers into equestrian sports. Thoroughbreds gain points in eligible classes across the season in the disciplines of eventing, dressage/para-dressage, show jumping, show hunter, and endurance and competitive trail riding (CTR). The programme is funded by the 1% levy on stakes.