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29/05/2026

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16/04/2026

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15/02/2026

11/11/2025

What a legend Charisma was

🌟🐴 Remembering Charisma — The Legendary Kiwi Eventing Star 🐴🌟

Born 30 October 1972, Charisma — affectionately known as “Podge” and “Stroppy” — became one of the most beloved horses in equestrian history. Standing just 15.3 hands, this small but mighty gelding proved that heart, courage, and partnership could outshine size or pedigree. 💪🇳🇿

Ridden by Sir Mark Todd, Charisma captured the world’s attention with his incredible performances in the sport of eventing, winning:
🏅 Individual Gold – 1984 Los Angeles Olympics
🏅 Individual Gold – 1988 Seoul Olympics
🥉 Team Bronze – 1988 Seoul Olympics
🥈 2nd Place – Badminton Horse Trials (1984 & 1985)
🏆 Winner – Luhmühlen 3-Day Event (1986)
🏆 British Open Champion (1987)

Charisma’s journey began in Wairarapa, New Zealand, where his easy-going nature and surprising talent quickly stood out. Though small, he had a giant personality — once even jumping out of his paddock as a yearling!

Under Todd’s guidance, Charisma became a global icon, inspiring fans across generations. After his second Olympic gold, he retired to New Zealand and lived out his days happily until 7 January 2003, when he was humanely put to rest at age 30.

Charisma’s legacy continues to shine — from being voted Best NZ Sport Horse in the World to carrying Mark Todd and the Olympic torch at the 1990 Commonwealth Games. In 2020, he was inducted into the Equestrian Sports New Zealand Hall of Fame. 🌿✨

Gone, but never forgotten — Charisma remains a symbol of Kiwi grit, spirit, and the unbreakable bond between horse and rider. ❤️🐎

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06/11/2025

Looking for a foster mare for a little filly can you help ?

Heartbroken today. Just heartbroken. *URGENT* Looking for a foster mare for this little filly. She is currently at Matamata Vets Equine Hospital and is doing well. We lost Josie, the sweetest mare of all time today. It is too tragic for words.

22/10/2025

HB show canceled

URGENT!!! 🚨
Working Hunter Horses and Hunter Jumping Horses will held on Friday 8.30am and judged by Carole Isacson.

Please share around

All other showing classes will be pushed forward to finish before 12. 💔🐴⭐️

Thank you all for understanding ❤️‍🩹

14/10/2025

Good luck to the NZPC Team who off to China safe journey

✈️🇳🇿 Safe travels Team NZPCA!

Our NZ Pony Club Team are off to Suzhou, China tonight — ready for an incredible journey of fun, friendship, learning, and culture on the international stage! 🌏💚

This exchange is about more than riding. It's about teamwork, horse management, welfare, and cultural learning.

From exploring Chinese culture and their Pony Club life to sharing Kiwi horsemanship and Māori culture (me tō rātou ūmanga ki te ahurea Māori), these riders proudly showcase New Zealand’s commitment to great horse care and welfare.

After a fun team bonding session at the golf range late today️ and some final cultural performance practice, the adventure now begins, as Team NZPCA get ready to share a piece of Aotearoa with their new friends in China.

🐎 Ava Hindrup – Central Southland Pony Club
🐎 Sophie Cadwallader – Tuakau Pony Club
🐎 Addison Oliver – Flaxmere / Heretaunga Pony Club
🐎 Penny Carter-Scofield – Amberley Pony Club
Team Manager/Coach: Deb McNelly – Wairarapa Pony Club

We are excited to follow your adventures and see all you learn and share in China!

13/10/2025

The Tauranga RDA is looking for good hay donations for 26 of their working horses, if you or someone that you know might be able to help out phone the office on 075441899 or email the [email protected]

30/09/2025

Horses should also have right of way on our roadsides

Horse riders have lodged a complaint with the Human Rights Commission, saying they're being discriminated against when it comes to safe road access.

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