Ashburton ESNZ Jumping & Showhunter

We are so excited to announce that the 𝗪𝗮𝗶𝗸𝗮𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲 Star Spotters is returning for the 2026-27 season.
Star Spotters was launched in 2019; it is a grass-roots project with the objective to open doors for aspiring riders who may not otherwise have had the opportunity to join ESNZ.
We are very lucky to have two scholarships available to award:
1 x Under 17 Years
1 x 17 Years and Over
Note - you must not have had any form of ESNZ membership in the past 10 Years to be eligible.

A big thank you to Waikato Equine Veterinary Centre for your sponsorship of these scholarships .

Please complete the form and send through to [email protected]
Applications close 6th September 2026

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𝑺𝒉𝒐𝒘 𝑯𝒖𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝑹𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒓'𝒔 𝑹𝒆𝒑

Applications are open for the role of Rider’s Representative on the ESNZ Show Hunter Executive. All applicants must be 18 or over and are required to submit a CV to [email protected] by 5pm Wednesday 12 August 2026.

This is a two-year term beginning after September 1 2026, ending at the AGM in 2028.

Purpose of Rider’s Representative:
• To achieve and contribute to the strategic aims of the Show Hunter Executive.
• Plan and run rider meetings to discuss ideas within the discipline.
• To ensure that Show Hunter members have an avenue to raise any issues or suggestions they may have in the running of the discipline
• Be an approachable contact at events for members to provide feedback.
• Provide a written report to each Executive meeting and at the AGM.

Voting process for election of the Rider’s Representative
• Voting will be held online, and open to registered introductory or full members competing in Show Hunter competitions this season.
• Applicants will have the opportunity to address members in a zoom meeting prior to voting.
• All results will be checked and will be published on the ESNZ website.

How cool to see such a great initiative going for another year 🐎😎

Show Hunter Competitors please read 😎🐎

Important Notice for Show Hunter Riders 📣

The Show Hunter Executive has approved a new qualification requirement for riders wishing to compete in the National Series classes at the Show Hunter Series Final Show this season.

The Series Final Show Committee may implement a condition requiring riders to have accumulated a minimum of 20 qualifying points before being eligible to compete in National Series classes at the Final Show.

Qualifying points will be earned from recognised classes in the same manner as they were previously accumulated for Horse of the Year (HOY) qualification. All existing rules relating to the earning and allocation of qualification points will continue to apply.

To assist riders with planning their season, qualifying classes will be clearly identified in show schedules.

However, if you require assistance or have any questions regarding qualification points, please contact Lucy – [email protected]

A list of qualified horses will be published on the Jumping and Show Hunter webpage and updated regularly throughout the season.

Thank you for your cooperation and support. Have a great season ahead. ☺️

Fly the Fern Raffle is now live 🇳🇿
Great chance to support our teams 🐎🇳🇿

🥇 FLY THE FERN ONLINE RAFFLE IS LIVE! 🥇

Our online raffle is live now, with prizes valued at over $3,000 up for grabs, and every dollar raised goes straight towards helping our New Zealand Team horses get to the FEI World Championships in Aachen this August.

Here's what's on offer, and a huge thank you to the generous businesses who donated:

👉 Full pallet of Fiber Protect, thanks to Fiber Fresh Equine - New Zealand
👉 $1,000 Petrie Boots NZ voucher, thanks to Summit Grains and Saddlery
👉 Two weeks with the Equissage Edge, thanks to Equissage Therapy New Zealand
👉 $200 Canter for Cancer voucher, thanks to Canter for Cancer
👉 $100 Equine America voucher, thanks to Equine-America NZ limited
👉 Two sets of Veredus B-Rest bandages in black, thanks to The Saddlery Store - NZ

Tickets are $20 for one or $50 for three, and every entry helps get our Kiwi combinations and their horses across the line to Aachen.

🎟️ Enter here: https://form.jotform.com/OTG_Creative/fly-the-fern-online-raffle
⏰ Raffle drawn by Team NZ Dressage Rider, Wendi Williamson Sunday 12th July 4PM

Let's Fly the Fern 🇳🇿

Dressage NZ
ESNZ Eventing
ESNZ Jumping & Show Hunter
ESNZ Endurance

𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍𝒔 𝑴𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔𝒆𝒔

⚠️𝐍𝐄𝐖 𝐂𝐃 𝐒𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐑 𝐀𝐃𝐃𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐍 𝐂𝐇𝐑𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐂𝐇𝐔𝐑𝐂𝐇 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗖𝗔𝗠𝗕𝗥𝗜𝗗𝗚𝗘⚠️

Here are the links to register for the upcoming Officials Seminars:
🚨𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐓🚨: Course Designers - there will be more seminars arranged for you at other locations!

Judges - https://forms.gle/6RTLVRbmyuY4BdM27
Stewards - https://forms.gle/kpgF7oeUkDjxvuRH6
Course Designers - https://forms.gle/EWVTofnb7bynTNo79

Anyone is welcome to attend, so if you are not an Official but want to attend for your own knowledge, or are interested in taking this pathway in the future, it's a great opportunity to get a taster, so please feel free to sign up!

Any questions - email 📧 [email protected]

Equestrian Sports NZ

With the season coming around quickly, don't forget to Save these dates 😀😎🥳

The A&P have a fundraiser going that your trusty steed will love 🐎 ❤️🥕🥕
Carrots For Sale
20kg - $25
Message committee member to order or txt 0272202249.

For those who can make it , all help will be appreciated 👏