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WTP Bit with Brakes Legal for Racing
Image:Victor Rouge Winning first day Grand National Meeting at Riccarton Racecourse. Owner/Trainer Robyn Wilson Exciting News for Horse Racing: WTP Bit with Brakes and Bit with Brakes Ring Bit Now Legal in NZ and Australia Horse racing enthusiasts, rejoice! There’s...
What are WTP Bits?
Before buying Oakridge, I had never heard of WTP Bits but, they have since became a firm favourite in my books! But what are they? How do they work and why do they suit so many horses? In this article we will answer these questions and hopefully by the end of it...
Our Top 5 Winter Winners
Winter Winners Heading into winter is never the highlight of any equestrians year. Daylight hours get shorter, our horses begin to moult, not to mention the mud that starts to hang around! Last weekend I was at the Bates Dressage Nationals in Taupō and we hit -2 over...
Leather Care for Boots
Leather care is essential for ensuring your boots last as long as possible and look like the day you brought them. Leather Care - Cleaning The first step in this process is to clean your leather boots regularly. Cleaning your boots removes dirt, grime and dust from...
Helmet tagging FAQs for 1 August 2023
This article on helmet tagging was published on the 5th of July 2023 by Equestrian Sports New Zealand and answers a range of frequently asked questions. All competing riders will need to make sure their helmet is yellow tagged as meeting the Quality Mark safety...
Helmet Regulation Changes for Yellow Tag
Helmet Regulation Changes Will See Some Helmets Ruled Out For Use In Competition As of August 1st 2023 there will be helmet regulation changes for Equestrian Sport New Zealand and New Zealand Pony Club Association. These changes will see the requirements for a new...