ESNZ Star Spotters Scholarship is back for another season and we are again privileged to support this initiative which aims to introduce 20 aspiring riders from each of the 20 geographical regions in NZ to the sport of jumping!  These riders are new to the sport, have never been registered with ESNZ, and the scholarship offers them a valuable opportunity to thrive.

Each recipient is paired with a dedicated local mentor who will guide them through their first season at shows.  The mentor’s assistance may include coaching, selecting appropriate shows, understanding entry systems, course walking and building confidence during competitions.

The selected rider will enjoy a host of benefits including 1 year of ESNZ Rider Membership, 1 year of Equine registration, 1 year of Jumping discipline start and a WEVC sponsored polo shirt!!

The recipients for the 2024-2025 season are:

Hannah Bennett – Ashburton

Grace Alderton – Auckland

Anna Logie – BOP

Amanda Renting – Central Districts

Hannah Lovelock – Central and Southern Hawkes Bay

Shannon Kanz – Gisborne

Eva Jean Henry – Gisborne

Maddie James – Nelson

Olivia Bayliss – Northern Hawkes Bay

Sophie Ecochard – Northland

Charlee Eaton – Otago

Bella Parke – SCNO

Sharon Walter – Southland

Talia Turner – Southland

Matilda Johnson – Taranaki

Hannah Firth – Wairarapa

Natasha Fielding – Waitemata

Maddy Graham – Wellington

More information can be found on the Equestrian Sports New Zealand website at https://www.nzequestrian.org.nz/2024-2025-waikato-equine-veterinary-centre-star-spotters/