EQUITANA Auckland

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Whilst in Auckland last week, Sir Mark paid a visit to the Spinal Cord Injury Research Facility. 👨‍⚕️🧪🧬

To learn more about the incredible work they do, click on the link below https://www.fmhs.auckland.ac.nz/en/faculty/cbr/our-centre/spinal-cord-injury-research-facility.html

EQUITANA Auckland is built on a passion for equine, and no one group of people represents that better than our amazing Pryde's EasiFeed volunteers. They are one of the backbones of the event and we thank them for everything they do.

Congratulations to Claire New for winning the Trans-Tasman volunteer program. Clare will be joining the team in Melbourne for an all-expense trip to come and volunteer at EQUITANA Melbourne 2020.

See you in Melbourne!

Some of the the highlights from Sunday including IRT TWOTH Finale, All Star ConneXion Challange and the NZPCA competitions

And just like that EQUITANA Auckland has wrapped.

Have a read via the link below to find out how the last day ended up 🐴👌

https://www.equitanaakl.co.nz/tupo-horseman-crowned-champ-at-equitana/

The spotlight was on NZPCA Members today and have a look below to see how it all turned out 🏆

NZPCA EQUITANA Team Club Challenge - 80cm

1st PAPATOETOE PONY CLUB TEAM 2
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1 - HESABUZZ & Georgia Watt
1 - METHUSELAH & Taylor Maxwell
1 - HIGHLIGHT BHS & Emily Ramsden (4/34.57)
1 - SPARTACUS & Harriet Scott (4)

2nd WAINONI PARK PONY CLUB BLACK
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2 - BRENWOOD PURE BLONDE & Abbie Sutherland (4/41.05)
2 - KINGCROFT BLU & Izzy Wheeler
2 - THE WAI NOT & Kate Borsboom (4)
2 - GEORGE & Ella McKinney

3rd WAERENGA PONY CLUB
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3 - NEENISH TART & Brair Limmer
3 - OKIE-DOKIE & Ella Cooper-Levin (4)
3 - JUST SIMPLY RED & Florry Kempster
3 - STARLIGHT DESTINY & Lucy Hosking (4)

4th PAPTOETOE PONY CLUB TEAM 3
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4 - SC TRUE HOLLYWOOD STYLE & Piper Lodder (4)
4 - FUNKY CHICKEN BHS & Sophie Grenfell
4 - ONE COOL DUDE & Kelly Clarke (4)
4 - OVERNIGHT SUCCESS & Scout Lodder (4)

Thanks to Norwood the winner of the Kubota RTV400 competition is... Shona Zame from Gisborne 🤩🤩👏👏

Congratulations Shona and enjoy the new wheels.

The winners have been announced! 🙌🙌

Congratulations to all the winners at the EQUITANA Auckland business awards

See the full list of all the winners below 👇

https://www.equitanaakl.co.nz/equitana-auckland-2019-business-awards-results/

Some of the highlights from Friday including the Mercedes-Benz Auckland Jumping Masterclass presented by Bruce Goodin, TWOTH Challenge III and Brett Kidding visit to NZPCA.

Before we kick off the final day of EQUTIANA Auckland, let's have a look back at last night ✨✨

EQUITANA Auckland has been a happy hunting ground for Natasha Brooks who last night flew through the flags aboard Twerk to take victory in the Harrison Lane Grand Prix.
The Cambridge rider had two in the 13-strong class – her purpose-bred warmblood thoroughbred cross Twerk and her brother Nick’s Versace C.

Lex Peddie’s tight-turning indoor track tested the combinations with eight coming back for the second round. Clear in the opener were Natasha with both Twerk and Versace C, Samantha Peters (Cambridge) aboard Caesar NZPH, teen Leeshelle Small (Auckland) on Glenbrooke Archie Bunker, Elmo Jackson (Auckland) with Fairview Animation, and Lucy Olphert on her home-bred mare Eve Saint Laurent. Joining them in the second round were eight-faulters Glen Beal (Te Kauwhata) aboard All Expenses of Renton and Samantha Matthews (Cambridge) with Adloo Annabelle.

The planks at the last in the second round proved the undoing of a few including Natasha aboard Versace C who came flying into the fence after slicing corners where there seemed to be no space, only to pick up four faults but still be good enough for fourth.

“I only decided a week ago to come to EQUITANA and it worked out so well,” said Natasha. “This is just a fantastic event to be a part of. The surface couldn’t have been any better and I think EQUITANA Auckland is such a cool initiative bringing equestrian into the middle of the city like they do overseas for a real showcase.”

Earlier in the show Natasha won the 1.35m open with Versace C and was second in the 1.25m aboard Twerk. But winning the premium class of the show was the icing on the cake. “It has been a while between drinks and it is good to be back in the winner’s circle.”

Twerk was the first of the clear rounds to come back in the second and Natasha knew she had to really push the boundaries if she wanted to challenge those who were to follow her.

“That jump-off (with Twerk) was a bit hectic but I had to give it a whirl and just see what happened,” she said. The combination most definitely had a life towards the end of the track but incredibly the rails all stayed in their cups. “He knew the general rule was to leave the ground and because we were going a bit quicker he had a moment of confusion.”
The audience had their hearts in their mouth, but Natasha pushed on to take the win. She was equally brave in her jump-off with Versace C who she says has been beautifully produced by her brother who was now based in the United Kingdom. “I am very lucky to get the fun bit at the end.”

She thoroughly enjoyed riding in the indoor arena. “It was just awesome riding in that environment. It is super exciting and it is so good to have something like this in New Zealand. Both my horses coped incredibly well in there.”

Natasha wasn’t the only star in the Brooks/Vincent household. Fiancé Keith scored an impressive century in his cricket today. “It was a good day for the team.” And she tipped her hat to her mum, coach Jeff McVean and groom Emily Wright. “Wrangling Versace out the back is no mean feat.”

Earlier in the day four time Kiwi showjumping Olympian Bruce Goodin held a well-attended masterclass and the IRT The Way of The Horse moved through its third round of competition and with the grand finale on Sunday.

More results from EQUITANA Auckland 🏆

Congratulations to Natasha for taking out the Harrison Lane Grand Prix

CLASS 10 - HARRISON LANE 1.45m Grand Prix
1 - TWERK & Natasha Brooks
2 - EVE SAINT LAURENT & Lucy Olphert
3 - FAIRVIEW ANIMATION & Elmo Jackson
4 - VERSACE C & Natasha Brooks
5 - GLENBROOKE ARCHIE BUNKER & Leeshelle Small
6 - CAESAR NZPH & Samantha Peters
7 - ALL EXPENSES OF RENTON & Glen Beal
8 - ADLOO ANNABELLE & Samantha Matthews
9 - LT ELOQUENCE & Keean Cooper
10 - MATAWAI SENTANA & Laura Inkster

CLASS 4 - MERCEDES-BENZ AUCKLAND 1.15 m Junior Rider
1 - BUNNY HOP & Aimee Collinson
2 - CHARLTON APPEAL & Crystal Hackett
3 - ICEBREAKER MP & Georgia Milner
4 - LILLYBERG SL & Crystal Hackett
5 - GIN & Tyla Hackett
6 - CAMBERLEY PHOENIX AF & Lucas Bremner

CLASS 52 - EQUITANA Auckland Jump and Drive Invitational (Carriage Driving)
1 - WILLIAM OF ORANGE & Karyn Mclachlan
2 - DRAYTON TROUBADOR & Cherie Stalker
3 - BART & Colleen Constable
4 - WILLOW PARK MUSIC MAN & Donna Tholen
5 - SWANHAVEN BOOTS 'N ALL & Julie Coker
6 - FAYZ BOYZ & Faye Flintoff
CLASS 51 - Open Scurry 2 (Carriage Driving)
1 - WILLOW PARK MUSIC MAN & Donna Tholen
1 - WILLIAM OF ORANGE & Karyn Mclachlan
3 - NILLOH ICICLE & Jessica Wild
4 - SWANHAVEN BOOTS 'N ALL & Julie Coker
5 - CINNAMON SPICE & Mandy Moon
6 - FAYZ BOYZ & Faye Flintoff

CLASS 110 - LoveRacing.NZ Off the Track Thoroughbred Class
1 - VP J'ADORE & Mary Copeman (93)
2 - HIGH CLASS & Natalie Toeke (92)
3 - CRESWICK & Chris McKechnie (91)
4 - CUZZIE CHARLIE & Miranda Horton (87)
5 - HAVANA & Elizabeth McKechnie (86)