On Top Equestrian

31/05/2026

Couldn't be more proud of one of my superstar sponsored riders Jessica H**e being selected to wear the Silver Fern 🥝🇳🇿 in Australia.
What an achievement on a horse she has trained herself, Beaumont Casanova...and he definitely has his quirks! It has been so awesome to follow the two of them as they have progressed up the heights and am super excited to cheer you on on the next adventure 🦘
Beaumont Station Sport Horses

𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗝𝗨𝗠𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗦 𝗧𝗔𝗦𝗠𝗔𝗡 𝗦𝗘𝗥𝗜𝗘𝗦 - 𝗦𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗱𝘀 𝗡𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗱
ESNZ is pleased to announce the 2026 Jumping Trans Tasman Tour Squad that will compete in the Senior and Young Rider Trans-Tasman Test Series to be held In Australia across two events in August and September 2026.
• 2025 Waratah CSI1*-W – Sydney, NSW | 20th – 23rd August
• 2025 4CYTE Jumping@Willinga CSI1*-W – Bawley Point, NSW | 10th – 13th September

There are two competitions prior to the first test that athletes will use as warm up events.
The final teams of four will be named the week of each competition.

Congratulations to the two squads and their connections
Click 👇to view the full squad
https://www.nzequestrian.org.nz/2026/05/jumping-trans-tasman-tour-squads-named/

30/04/2026

Great coaching workshop tonight on mental skills for young athletes and helping youth athletes thrive.
Some super great wee nuggets I can't wait to implement; not only for my riders but for my own training.
Definitely blew off a few cobwebs and remembered my learnings from Neurobiology papers back at University 👩‍🎓

25/04/2026

Go the Kiwis 🥝 Cracker test from Monica at Kentucky 5*, Tim Price in 2nd 👏
Such good rhythm, consistency & transitions in and out of the extensions.

24/04/2026

Flying visit up to Auckland today to meet the lovely ladies from Ruiz Diaz Saddles that manufacture and fit the Pessoa, Trainers & PDS saddles. Super to see all the new models, looking forward to getting some down soon to have a play with. Some cracker jump saddles coming out 👏 Great to catch up with other saddlers from round NZ. As always a fun time and far too much chatting with Stephanie Bullock, chief chauffeur, managing Auckland traffic like a champ.
Stephanie Bullock Saddle Fitter

23/04/2026

𝗖𝗢𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗡𝗚 | 𝗪𝗵𝗼’𝘀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂?
A sports coach instructs, trains, and motivates athletes to improve their performance, master techniques, and develop skills. As a rider, you can be confident that your ESNZ registered Coach is safe and knowledgeable and demonstrates a high level of professionalism:

• An ESNZ registered Coach has been evaluated at a high level and meets ESNZ standards for professionalism and competence as an equestrian coach.
• They are required to maintain certification and therefore are dedicated to learning and advancement through regular professional development.
• They hold relevant insurance to protect themselves and their students.
• They are required to complete a police background check within the past three years.
• They hold current First Aid training and are trained in health and safety, and in dealing with equestrian incidents.

You can find out more on our webpage at: https://www.nzequestrian.org.nz/esnz/coaching/.
Further reading from Sport NZ about the real value of coaches: https://balanceisbetter.org.nz/research-the-real-value-of-coaches/ ;
and listen to our ESNZ Podcast with Dressage Development Officer and Coach Andrea Raves who shares insights into coaching from recreational to Olympic level athletes at https://open.spotify.com/episode/5zSLSkfjN6014F2YKGYTjz
PHOTO: Andrea Raves conducts a Zoom lesson with Louise Duncan during the 2024 Paralympic Games. Copyright Libby Law Photography - NZL
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20/04/2026

What a weekend to be proud of so many people 🤩🥹

My super Ashburton girls doing fantastic, riding for the Aoraki Region Pony Club, up at the NZPCA Eventing Champs in Hawkes Bay. Lucy coming 4th overall in the Price Division and Hannah 10th in the DC section. Both have worked really hard on their dressage leading up to the event and were really happy with their ponies 🥰

Locally our Ashburton Dressage Group ran the first of our Autumn 🍂 days. Couldn't have been happier with how all my riders went. Everyone rode accurately and achieved not only great results but ticked boxes on their goals for the day. It was wonderful to see so many new riders enjoying our day and getting the dressage bug 👏

📸 of our beautiful Ashburton grounds and Lucy with Gypsy ready for dressage in the Mid-Canterbury green and gold up North 💚💛

11/04/2026

Proud coach day......

🐴 Cam & Milly both sitting in the lead in the 2* & 1* after day 1 at the South Island One Day Champs 🏆 Lots of training has paid off with two very quirky but talented horses. Can't wait until these horses have the confidence to show off the work they can do at home & really dance (and don't add in unrequired flying changes 😅 )
🐴 Super day teaching an awesome bunch in Christchurch today too - chipping away at the training and getting good progress 🙌

09/04/2026

What a sunset to end another mad, busy day. Been so flat out with lessons, but absolutely loving it - coaching is such a passion. Just love seeing riders' faces light up when they really get their horses working well and the true feeling of a horse moving through its body 🦄

15/03/2026

What we should all dream to be when we grow up ✨️ 🦄 beautiful rider and stunning horse 🖤
Dressage done with such harmony