IRT is the Official Horse Welfare Partner of ESNZ in a relationship that aims to put equine welfare at the forefront of its focus. All horses involved in sport and leisure activities should be able to live a good life. We have signed up to the One Voice Equine Aotearoa Charter which requires all those involved in sport and recreation involving horses adhere to their organisation’s Code of Conduct and to acknowledge and accept that at all times the welfare of the horse must be paramount.
International Horse Carrier IRT New Zealand is continuing to support Veterinary services at key New Zealand equestrian events again for the 2024/25 season, as its partnership with Equestrian Sports New Zealand continues to put equine welfare at the forefront of focus. Last competition season, over 1,800 riders benefitted from IRT’s support at Dressage FEI and national events, World Cup Jumping events, the Endurance nationals, and long-format three-day Eventing. Here’s more.
The IRT-ESNZ partnership takes an holistic approach that incorporates the wider equestrian sector, it also builds on initiatives already undertaken by ESNZ within the competitive disciplines of eventing, jumping, dressage, endurance and para-equestrian. This includes supporting a number of key events on the equestrian calendar, demonstrating best practice and results for equine athletes, both horse and human. Here’s more.
The New Zealand Horse Ambulance Trust was established in 2016 to fund and procure purpose-built equine ambulances for horse racing and equestrian events in New Zealand. In 2024, ESNZ and NZHAT signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the purpose to assist in promoting the highest equine welfare standards at ESNZ Events. Here’s more.
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FEI Secretary General Sabrina Ibáñez explains that we are all guardians!