The Equestrian Sports New Zealand Hall of Fame is a figurative hall of fame dedicated to New Zealand equestrian riders, horses, officials, volunteers and others from the wider equestrian world who have achieved at the highest level. The hall was established in 2019 by Equestrian Sports New Zealand, with the first inductions made at a ceremony in Hastings on 14 March 2019 during the Land Rover Horse of the Year Show at the Hawke's Bay Showgrounds.[1]
| Equestrian Sports New Zealand Hall of Fame | |
|---|---|
| Awarded for | New Zealand equestrian sport riders, horses, officials, volunteers and others who have achieved at the highest level |
| First award | 14 March 2019 |
| Latest award | 26 June 2026 |
| Website | www |
Laureates
editThe following is a complete list of laureates of the Equestrian Sports New Zealand Hall of Fame.
| Year | Laureate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Vaughn Jefferis | [1] |
| Andrew Nicholson | [1] | |
| Blyth Tait | [1] | |
| Mark Todd | [1] | |
| 2020 | Charisma | [2] |
1964 Olympic showjumping team
| [2] | |
| 2021 | Marcia Bayley | [2] |
| Butch Thomas | [2] | |
1998 FEI Endurance World Championship team
| [2] | |
| 2023 | John Cottle | [2] |
| Merran Hain | [2] | |
| Alan Hampton | [2] | |
| Peter Morris | [2] | |
| Catriona Williams | [2] | |
| 2024 | Maurice Beatson | [2] |
| Colin Clarke and Town Boy | [2] | |
| Kallista Field | [2] | |
| Wallie Niederer | [2] | |
| 2025 | David Goodin | [2] |
| Penny Pearce | [2] | |
| Harvey and Ann Wilson | [2] | |
| Joe Yorke and Big Red | [2] | |
| 2026 | Sue Hobson | [3] |
References
edit- 1 2 3 4 5 Dobson, Diana (16 March 2019). "Equestrian: Who's who of elite Kiwi riders honoured at inaugural Hall of Fame in Hastings". Hawke's Bay Today. Retrieved 13 April 2024.
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 "ESNZ Hall of Fame inductees". Equestrian Sports New Zealand. 2026. Retrieved 29 April 2026.
- ↑ "Hall of Fame award winners announced for 2026". Equestrian Sports New Zealand. 26 June 2026. Retrieved 29 June 2026.