Horse Riding
Top event riders Chris Bartle and Tom Crisp provide techniques for negotiating drop fences where horses cannot see the landing. They emphasize giving horses time rather than speed to build trust and use natural abilities. The advice appears in a Horse & Hound article published on February 19, 2026.
Imeripotiwa na AI
Nine-year-old Addison Chan from Te Puna is navigating the A&P show equestrian circuit this season, riding her pony Wanda despite living with Perthes disease. The condition limits her from high-impact sports, making horse riding a vital outlet for participation with peers. She has already competed at several shows and plans more appearances in February and March.