Working Groups
As Strengthen & Adapt gained momentum, volunteers were called on to create working groups that would develop some of the ideas that were highlighted during the Roadshow series that was toured throughout the country. The knowledge and expertise across the sector has contributed to some positive steps going forward.
In May 2024, working groups were formed in response to the results of our post-roadshow questionnaire, directing our focus on the areas that respondents saw as being priority.
– membership co design ( supporting riders to ride )
– delivery of events ( supporting riders to ride )
– volunteer pathways ( strengthening the system )
All groups met at least once and the members were keen, dedicated and providing lots of fantastic ideas. The Membership co-design group worked on potential membership development ideas that could be explored to improve our membership offerings. The delivery of events group discussed building a North and South Island multi-discipline event with on and off horse options, as a pilot (test & learn) for 2024, with a vision to potentially extend it to regions in 2025 and beyond. The 3rd group – volunteer pathways – is made up of members who have vast experience on organising committees and a good understanding of what our sport needs in terms of its volunteers. Discussions were around creating pathways for volunteers and succession planning to ensure we have a good supply of volunteers at every level.
The three groups discussed and worked on producing some changes and outcomes over the course of the year and the Strengthen & Adapt project span.
On the ESNZ front, our GM of community Jo Colin developed work in the “One Equestrian Voice” space and brought the ESNZ discipline boards (dressage, jumping, eventing, endurance and para) together to develop the culture and systems needed for ‘One Equestrian Voice’. Alongside this, was workwith Taranaki region to look at a “test & learn” around what a regional “One Voice” can do to drive quality equine experiences and competition.
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