A fascinating show speaking with the leaders in New Zealand Horse Sports. Conversations with Olympian and world renowned show jumper Colin McIntosh and the CEO of Equestrian Sports New Zealand, Jim Ellis, provide an in-depth look at the current and future of horse sports in the Kiwi country. Guiding us as co-host was Robin, founder of horsetalk.co.nz, the leading equestrian news site in New Zealand.
Stable Scoop Episode 19 – Show Notes and Links:
- Thank you to Robin from horsetalk.co.nzfor co-hosting this episode. Check out horsetalk.co.nz for all your international and New Zealand equine news.
- Learn more about Colin McIntosh and family at mcintoshstables.co.nz.
- Equestrian Sports New Zealand and our guest Jim Ellis can be found at nzequestrian.org.nz.
- Shadow Lane Farm in Wagener South Carolina will host the first ever Aiken Eventing Camp February 1-6, 2009.Organizer Sarah Heffron and her team have put together a great week of training and instruction with top horsemen, including Allison Springer, Craig Thompson, Abigail Lufkin, and Dr. Christiana Ober, among others. The camp’s emphasis will be on honing skills both on and off the horse’s back. Hosted in the thick of Aiken’s winter eventing schedule, the camp will blend lessons, demonstrations, lectures and educational activities, culminating in the opportunity to compete at a local horse trials. In addition, participants will enjoy top notch-facilities, gourmet meals, and great company. Aiken Eventing Camp, February 1-6, 2009. For more information, go to http://www.craigthompsoneventing.com.