ESNZ Show Hunter

29/07/2025

𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝟐𝟒𝟑 𝐀𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬:
The Rule States "The whip should never be used more than three times in total, in the competition arena or in the practice arena."
𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐌𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐬 the competition and practice arena are treated as separate areas.
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐢𝐬 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝟑 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐚:
𝗣𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝟭 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 – 𝟯𝟭 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
Elimination if rider uses whip more than 3 times. Rider may complete the course.
𝗣𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲
Elimination if whip used more than 3 times. Rider must leave the arena immediately.
𝗛𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝟭 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
Elimination if whip used more than 3 times. Rider must leave the arena immediately.
𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐢𝐬 𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝟑 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝗽𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐚:
Ponies and Horses from 1 August 2025
If the whip is used more than 3 times, the rider will be issued with a verbal caution.
(Ref Jumping Rules Article 240 – Fines, Verbal & Official Warning Cards)

29/07/2025

15/07/2025

🌟Hunter Highlights – July 2025🌟
It’s never too early to start thinking of the Show Hunter season ahead – so here are some items of interest:

🐴Show Hunter Rule Changes from Conference🐴
6 days of National Series:
Areas are now allowed 6 National Series days (was 4)
Keep an eye out in your area – there could be additional Series shows popping up. Quite a number of areas have applied for additional days.

Horse Equitation
There is now only one Equitation National Series class for Hacks. Therefore there will no longer be Junior and Adult Equitation – only an Open Equitation class at National Series shows.

Jumping Rule Changes that affect Show Hunter
As you know, if there is no specific rule for Show Hunter on any given matter, we defer to the jumping rule.
There are two jumping rule amendments that you should be aware of – we have not printed the rule in its entirety here – please read it for yourself in the jumping rule book if in doubt.

Abuse of Horse Abuse of horse – refer Art. 243 - Abuse of Horses
The rule stating that you could use your whip three times for each perceived misdemeanour has been amended to state that you may only use your whip a TOTAL of three times – either in the competition arena or in the practice arena

Noseband Tightness
Noseband tightness – refer Art. 257 – Saddlery – 1.3 addition to noseband tightness
Nosebands may be checked for over-tightness and elimination could occur should the noseband be deemed to be too tight – there is a measuring device that may be used to check this by the steward(s).

🐴Show Hunter Tips & Information🐴
Course Changes
It is great that some parents and riders leap into the ring to assist in course changes – and we appreciate the help. However, please follow the instructions of the Course Designer and do not alter heights of jumps without their instruction or permission.
It has come to our attention that heights of fences are being lowered without permission and this is quite disconcerting – particularly for our younger or less-experienced course designers who may not feel confident to challenge you.
Course designing is a big job – so please respect the instructions given.

Cat A Ponies
Ever wondered why a very small Cat A Pony can add strides and still be placed highly in the class?
Occasionally there is a Cat A pony that is simply too small to meet the required number of strides without looking like it is going too fast. If a very small Cat A pony adds a stride in EVERY line, and has a great jump and way of going, the judge will reward it accordingly.

12 and Under Equitation
Another reminder to 12 and under equitation riders.
You must still be 12 or under at the end of the season (July 31) to be able to compete in this competition. If you turn 13 during the season (1 Aug 2025 to 31 July 2026) you are NOT eligible to compete in this series.

National Series
In the past you may have seen our National Series referred to as High Points. This is an historical term that has now been retired and from now on, all of these classes should be referred to as National Series.

02/07/2025

𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗪 𝗛𝗨𝗡𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗝𝗨𝗗𝗚𝗘𝗦 𝗦𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗥𝗦
Mark your diaries now - more details to follow soon.

Judges Maintenance Clinics will be run ringside at these venues:

Woodhill Sands in conjunction with their Spring Festival of SH
𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 - 𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝟯𝟬𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁

Canterbury at NEC in conjunction with their Labour Day show
Mon 27 October

Taupo at NEC in conjunction with BOP Spring Show
Sat 1 November

Fielding at Manfield Park in conjunction with Fielding A&P Show
Sat 6 December

17/06/2025

This is a great video showing why it is great to be a volunteer, please share around.

Volunteers are the soul of our equestrian sport and this video gives an insight into how Volunteers can help out and feel better at the same time. Equestri...

12/06/2025

It's time to vote!

𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐕𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞!
Tell us who you think was the best show, official and volunteer during this season. Prizes for Jumping and Show Hunter, and an overall prize for that special person who contributes so much to our sport. Get your vote in now. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScj4qvZ1sYj3NZoB7239MWSqnIBZ7Fe8oWuF3jSJRJ1HVc2Ww/viewform?usp=dialog
Photo - Emma Buckingham from Waitemata SJ winning the Jumping Show of the year last year.

04/06/2025

𝐉𝐔𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐆 & 𝐒𝐇𝐎𝐖 𝐇𝐔𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐀𝐆𝐌'𝐒 𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞
Details now added to our AGM Information page https://www.nzequestrian.org.nz/disciplines/jumping-show-hunter/agm-and-conference-2025/

02/06/2025

***REMINDER***
Please note that registrations close tonight.

🐴Show Hunter Town Hall Meeting June 5th 2025🐴
Show Hunter has received 5 remits to be presented to the AGM.
A town hall meeting will be held via Zoom on Thursday 5th June at 7.30pm.
Remits can be found here:
https://www.nzequestrian.org.nz/.../agm-and-conference-2025/
The intent of this meeting is to present the Show Hunter remits and the rationale behind them.
It is not an open forum for discussion, as this is part of conference.
Registration is required to attend the meeting and it is open to all ESNZ members.
Please register by emailing Lisa Clark with your name, membership number and email address, no later than Tuesday 3 June to [email protected]

22/05/2025

🐴Show Hunter Town Hall Meeting June 5th 2025🐴

Show Hunter has received 5 remits to be presented to the AGM.
A town hall meeting will be held via Zoom on Thursday 5th June at 7.30pm.
Remits can be found here:
https://www.nzequestrian.org.nz/disciplines/jumping-show-hunter/agm-and-conference-2025/

The intent of this meeting is to present the Show Hunter remits and the rationale behind them.
It is not an open forum for discussion, as this is part of conference.

Registration is required to attend the meeting and it is open to all ESNZ members.
Please register by emailing Lisa Clark with your name, membership number and email address, no later than Tuesday 3 June to [email protected]

21/05/2025

𝐈𝐭'𝐬 𝐕𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞!
Tell us who you think was the best show, official and volunteer during this season. Prizes for Jumping and Show Hunter, and an overall prize for that special person who contributes so much to our sport. Get your vote in now. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScj4qvZ1sYj3NZoB7239MWSqnIBZ7Fe8oWuF3jSJRJ1HVc2Ww/viewform?usp=dialog
Photo - Emma Buckingham from Waitemata SJ winning the Jumping Show of the year last year.

02/05/2025

𝗔𝗚𝗠 𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥:
10 days to go until the closing date for Nominations for Board, Remits and items of General Business. These must be with the Jumping Sport Manager by 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟮𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟱𝗽𝗺.. For full details refer https://www.nzequestrian.org.nz/2025/04/jumping-and-show-hunter-notification-of-agm-28-29-june/

28/04/2025

The Show Hunter Executive, Delegates and others are frequently asked “How do I change that rule?” or “Why is that a rule?”
In the first instance, ask your Area Delegate – they will discuss and try to find the history behind the rule and/or provide reasoning for the rule.
If you want to seek a rule amendment/change or maybe suggest a new rule you can do this by following these steps.
Here's how you can submit a remit or add a new rule.
1. First, identify the rule in the rule book. - SH Rules 2018 V11.1.doc
Then, quote the specific section and rule number you want to change.
2. Propose the new wording for the rule - keep language simple and easy to understand.
Provide justification or reasoning for the proposed change. This is important , find some evidence that backs what you are trying to achieve with your rule/remit change. Write it up clearly.
3. Attend your local Area committee meeting, present and speak to your remit- this helps the committee understand and support you and your remit/rule. The committee will discuss it and if necessary they will vote on whether to put it forward. Or they may decide to submit it straight away.
4. Your remit then gets submitted by your area and it will need to be seconded by another area to move forward to the next step. The other area also has to take your remit to their own committee meeting to ensure they agree with it being seconded
5.Remits are sent to areas and publicly notified 21 days prior to the AGM.
This gives time for area committees to meet and discuss how they want their delegates to vote.

As a member of ESNZ you are able to attend your local area meeting and be part of these discussions.
Once again it is really important to do this.

The remit will appear in in the AGM papers for discussion around all the areas in NZ. The remit then gets discussed at conference amongst the delegates . They then vote as to whether the remit moves forward to the AGM . If it doesn’t move forward to the AGM it is considered ‘lost’ and goes no further.
If it proceeds the voting delegates will again vote at the AGM. If accepted the remit will be included in the next edition of the rules .

⏺️ ALL rule changes and new rules are made through this process. We are always keen to hear new ideas that can help our sport grow in a positive way so please don’t hesitate to contact your local delegate if you have
something in mind.
The Conference /AGM happens on a yearly basis and this year is in Wellington on the 28-29 June