Dressage NZ Bulletin Issue 58 March 2022

Issue 58 | March 2022

Dressage for Denmark OFFICIAL PROGRAM & COMPETITOR LIST News & Results OUR PEOPLE

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EDITORIAL

FROM THE EDITOR WELCOME TO ISSUE FIFTY EIGHT OF THE DRESSAGE NZ BULLETIN

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Wendy Hamerton

A number of New Zealand riders who have been successful in the Challenge either as a team member or individual have gone on to compete successfully internationally at FEI level in Australia and beyond. The list is quite long.

Andrea Raves, Marcia Bayley, Sue Hobson, Louisa Hill, Kallista Field, Julie Brougham, all set high standards in their competition era to inspire riders of the day and now we have Melissa Galloway carrying on the tradition.

Alyssa Harrison

From a 2018 World Challenge Prix St Georges win with Windermere J'Obéi W on 71.85% to second place in the Grand Prix Special at Lier on 72.05% in 2022. It’s quite an inspirational pathway and story. And if betting was allowed, I think we would bet that Melissa’s international journey is just beginning.

Sarah Gray

TH E D RESS AG E N Z BUL L E T I N TE AM

he FEI Dressage World Challenge is an annual international development level competition to assist developing nations introduce riders to FEI rules and competitions.

It will be great for the competition when we can get international judges back to New Zealand for the Challenge, but we cannot deny that our own national and FEI judges have capably ensured the continuation of the Challenge during the past two years whilst our borders have been closed - thank you.

Jessica Roberts

The personal commitment of international judges based outside of Europe tends to go unnoticed. Three New Zealand judges are required to attend in person courses in either Europe or the USA this year to maintain their accreditation. Thank you again. Without your commitment to maintaining your accreditation we would need to import even more foreign judges to host our CDI competitions - and we know what that means…

We are all looking forward to Dressage for Denmark - we cannot thank enough everyone who has got behind this event at such short notice. Until April… noho haumaru… stay safe

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS

KIWI MAGIC FOR MELISSA IN BELGIUM Article by Wendy Hamerton Photos by © Digishots

Melissa Galloway and Windermere J’Obéi W Photo: © Digishots

All eyes were on the livestream as New Zealand fans set their alarms for an early start to watch Melissa Galloway & Windermere J'Obei W take on some of Europe’s best at the Lier CDI 3*.

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS A few minutes into the trot work their score was trending at over 73% and we were all holding our breath - could this trend continue?

Melissa took a commanding lead and it wasn't until two horses later that German combination MüllerLütkemeier and Valencia AS scored 77% that Melissa was overtaken had to concede the top place.

It was an exciting and emotional day for New Zealand fans.

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irst up was the Grand Prix and they had drawn number two in a large field of 28 riders from ten different nations. Joey looked a little on edge in the big atmosphere resulting in a couple of small but expensive mistakes amidst some high-quality work that was consistently receiving 7’s and 8’s.

It is easy to say what could have been but there was just a little over 2 percent between 4th place and 12th place. There was some stable mate rivalry going on too with Charlotte Fry and Don Joe finishing a single mark ahead for 11th place.

Although based in Europe, Oceania group riders were dominant with Lyndal Oatley and the simply stunning grey Eros taking second and Warwick McLean on Hendrix II in fourth. The winner was the elegant German pair of Fabienne Müller-Lütkemeier and Valencia AS on 75.8% It was none the less a great result on day one giving Melissa start #9 in the Grand Prix Special scheduled for the following day. In Europe riders must opt for either the Special or the Freestyle and Melissa had selected the special at this event.

TO PUT THIS PLACING IN PERSPECTIVE Representing Germany Fabienne Müller-Lütkemeier has won gold medals in team dressage at the 2013 European Dressage Championship in Herning and at the 2014 World Equestrian Games in Normandy. Her current best individual championship result is 10th from the European Championships in 2013. She has competed at two World Cup Finals (in 2015 and 2016). In 2015 she placed 10th aboard Qui Vincit Dynamis. The following year she placed 6th aboard D'Agostino. She is a niece of Nadine Capellmann, 2002 World Champion in dressage and the daughter of Gina Capellmann, a multiple championship medalist.

being surrounded by riders that I have admired and followed for years.”

With riders from so many nations what is the general atmosphere like? “It was so great to see so many countries represented there! That really makes the sport exciting.”

Were they a bit surprised to see a New Zealand rider there? “Yes people were quite surprised… many really appreciating from how far away I had come. I didn’t know that a lot of people realise just how far away it really is. You almost couldn’t get more further away than New Zealand. Seeing how close and easily accessible competitions like this are to people living in Europe definitely does make you realise why so many people base over here and how necessary it is in this sport to really make a mark.”

Was there any particular reaction from any of the other riders or judges about your great 2nd place? “Both Australian riders Lyndal Oatley and Warwick McLean were extremely lovely and welcoming to me which I so appreciated. They both gave me great words of encouragement.

THE BULLETIN TALKED TO MELISSA AFTER THE EVENT

One of the judges, Freddy Leyman said what a lovely soft and harmonious test the special was and that he really liked to see that.”

How did it feel to be standing next to Fabienne in the prizegiving? “The whole competition was very surreal,

And so the journey really begins thanks Melissa for the inspiration.

Fabienne MüllerLütkemeier and Valencia AS

Going into the break in the Special, no rider had scored better than 70%. Melissa and Joey came in second to go after the break with an air of ease and confidence.

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WHAT'S ON

EVENT PREVIEW

Photo: Libby Law Photography

ORO Equestrian North Island Dressage Championships

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Location: Taupo NEC Date: 6th - 8th May 2022

ith so many North Island events north of Taupo being cancelledthis is the inspiration and incentive North Island riders are waiting for.

The dedicated trio of Debra Cowen, Lisa Marcroft and Kara Lockhart are again leading team Waikato to run another major event which will double as the North Island Series finals for both Zilco Freestyle Leaderboards and Super League Finals. All musicals will be run in the Waikato Equine Veterinary Centre Indoor Arena.

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have another opportunity to test themselves in the FEI Pony tests the international level for ponies.

Bronze, silver and gold Championships are up for grabs from Preliminary to Advanced Medium.

Two bonus points will be added to all series points earned at the event.

With just three events now to count, both series are still wide open.

The OC will be bringing in the best judges from across the country and look forward to seeing as many riders there as possible.

Top Ten League scores deadline have also been extended to include this event, and just seven scores now count to make opportunities more equitable.

The event will also provide the perfect opportunity for Eventers to have a last minute dressage practice before the National Three Day Event due to start the following week.

The schedule will offer classes for all riders including Para Championships at each grade. Pony riders will be well catered for with Pony championships to Medium level (Medium level ponies will

There are still some marketing opportunities available via classes naming rights – contact Lisa (lisamarcroft123@gmail.com) Entries will open on Evo Events, 20th March 2022.

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HYGAIN & MITAVITE NUTRITION SERIES

THE ULTIMATE FEED FOR PERFORMANCE AND POWER WITH A TOUCH OF COOL Mitavite has recently launched a new feed into the market that was due to be promoted at HOY and Equifest, due to COVID restrictions cancelling or post-poning many events we thought it might be best to introduce it for you here in the Bulletin.

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HYGAIN & MITAVITE NUTRITION SERIES

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etting your horse’s energy levels to match their workout can be a tricky business, especially if your horse is naturally hot or fizzy. Whether you’re competing at a high-performance level or simply enjoying the odd pony club dressage day, your horse still needs access to a feed that will supply their every nutritional need – so we need to think about getting the right amounts of vitamins and minerals to appropriate levels of protein, sugar, and starch. Your horse’s body needs it all to be their healthiest and happiest self to produce great work.

With so many ‘cool’ feed options on the market, it’s hard to know where to begin.

Mitavites’ ‘Cool Vitality’ is a great foundational cool feed to build your horse’s daily diet around. Free from oats and corn, the new muesli feed from Mitavite is the perfect blend of cool energy and conditioning.

Not only is it tasty enough to tempt even the fussiest eaters, its highfibre and low-starch content, and the safe controlled energy via the inclusion of micronized grains, fats and fibre and the absence of soy makes it suitable for most dressage horses. Dependant on body size most horses will get everything they need from 2-3kg a day but when you’re away and a horse runs out of energy towards the end of the competition period you can happily up the rate of feed knowing that your horse will maintain a cool head while benefitting from the extra calories.

Cool Vitality contains all the vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants your horse needs, as well as Bonafide,® featuring

Your horse’s body needs it all to be their healthiest & happiest self to produce great work.

Quinaquanone® a bioavailable from of K1 and K2 proven in trials to increase bone density. Prebiotic and probiotics help support hind gut health function.

Mitavite Cool Vitality is also perfect for off the track horses going through re-purposing into a new career and spelling horses that require feed to maintain condition or a pick-up after a tough competition season. The folks in Australia have been loving feeding it for about 6 months now and we are just starting to get feed-back from our riders here.

Malissa Landreth from Ranfurly had this to say to us via messenger “absolutely loving the Cool Vitality – I’ve got my jumper and the 3 show ponies on it (all worked 5/6 days a week in full work)-it's just the right amount of energy especially for

my big guy who can get hot on the slightest increase of feed.”

Now being carried by most independent stockists and available through the larger feed distributors there are samples available for a limited time to try prior to purchase in case you are worried about palatability in some of the fussier horses out there. Mitavite is also running an online competition to win 3 months worth of Cool Vitality so if you haven’t already entered the competition now is a good time as entries close on the 30th April. If you have an queries about whether Cool Vitality or another feed might be more suitable for your needs please don’t hesitate to get in touch as every horse is an individual and we want to be sure to get the right fit for your circumstances.

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INTERNATIONAL NEWS

now competing at Int II level, with the ambition to ride at Grand Prix.

JANE CURRENTLY OWNS AND RIDES THREE COMPETITION HORSES:

Jane Gilby and Sansisko

JANE GILBY FROM CANTERBURY NZ TO KEYSOE CDI

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Jane has been based in the UK for just over five years having moved from New Zealand to Australia in 1975, and then on to the UK in 2016.

ane first experienced the love of horses whilst living in New Zealand having the opportunity to ride a friend’s horse. As a ten year old in 1975, she moved with her parents to Australia, and was unable to continue riding, however her love for horses remained and she yearned to ride again one day.

At the age of 40, she was finally able to purchase a horse and start riding again. Her love for dressage quickly grew riding in Equestrian Australia events and training with international dressage trainers. Jane purchased a Grand

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Prix Schoolmaster from Germany in 2013 and it was then that she decided the time was right to consider another move to live and train in Europe.

So in 2016 she and her partner moved, with the horses, to Gloucestershire in the UK. Since then, Jane has setup Hillend Stud, a dressage livery, training, and breeding stud operation. As part of this business, Jane provides a facility for coaches to come and train riders. During last six years of training with Peter Storr, she has progressed from a Novice rider to

Sansisko, a 14 year old Oldenburg Gelding by Swarovski x Don Primero riding at the Int II training for a Grand Prix debut in 2022.

Hugo Holunder, a 12 year old Holsteiner Gelding by H-Ekwador x Lavado riding at Advanced and working on Small Tour.

Danjah Lou, a 9 year old Oldenburg Mare by Don Olymbrio x Laurentio riding at elementary and training for medium. Danjah’s training has been delayed for 12 months following a fractured hock last year.

Jane breeds Dressage horses with the aim to produce well-mannered horses with a great temperament suitable for all levels of training and ownership. In the last six years she has bred ten foals. These are all registered with the British Hanoverian Society, with four of these foals awarded as Premium foal status. The first foal, a now four years old Finest Frank was purchased by the late Penny Pollard and is now in training with GB riders Lucy Cartwright and Daniel Bremner.

Jane competes at Keysoe CDI 3* with Sansisko in small tour from the 18th - 20th March. Good luck Jane!

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WHAT'S ON

EVENT PREVIEW

The 2022 Syncroflex South Island Festival of Future Stars Location: Christchurch NEC Date: 2nd & 3rd April

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here is something for every dressage enthusiast to enjoy at the ESNZ South Island Equestrian Centre, McLeans Island on the 2nd and 3rd April.

Louis Schindler and Syncroflex are once again naming rights supporters, joined by EquiteNZ, Matthews Hanoverians, Brian Davey, Commercial Agent of NAI Harcourts Grenadier, Linda WarrenDavey, and Exclusively Yours for the fourth edition of the South Island Syncroflex Festival of Future Stars.

Dressage Canterbury is offering a full and exciting program including the South Island Young Dressage Horse Championships, Young Dressage Pony, Young Rider Equitation (an exciting new addition) and showing classes (both ridden, lead rein and in hand) as well as all levels through to Grand Prix.

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Photo: Bella Maitland Photography

The Young Horse judging team is FEI 4* & Young Horse Judge - Linda Warren-Davey and New Zealand Young Horse Judge - Margs Carline who are both looking forward to judging some of the best young horse combinations in the country.

The prize pool is considerable this year with Garlands, Dress rugs, Sashes, and Vouchers up for grabs, plus medals for the combination receiving the highest riding score in each age group in the equitation classes.

Complimentary stabling and camping for North Island based combinations is being generously offered by the Dressage Canterbury committee, acknowledging the cancellation of many shows in the North Island.

Entries close on Evo Events at 9:00pm on Sunday 20th March 2022

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Magnesium is often described as the ‘chill mineral’ as it prevents the stress hormone cortisol from affecting the brain. It can support muscle function and improve recovery rates after hard work.

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NUTRITION

Vicki Prendergast's mare Selena C looking a picture of health while waiting for the trot up for her first World Cup start at Danniverke

ACTIVATING PEAK ANIMAL HEALTH AgriBio is a division of the family-owned business Agrifert, which is based in Taranaki and was incorporated in 2005 by Sam and Pamela Taverner. Their passion for animal wellbeing developed when observing the benefits of improving soil health using microbes and seaweed led to their establishing AgriBio in 2018.

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griBio’s flagship premium product in the equine market is Fixine for Equine, a digestive probiotic supplement. Fixine is a specially formulated mix of an organic NZ natural carrier agent Optimate (a registered toxin binder), with 7 different strains of live probiotics which will help keep your animals in peak health, maximising performance.

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Probiotics have become highly popular in recent years within the human as well as animal health sectors. The history of digesting fermented products to promote good human health goes back centuries. Research is ongoing and more is being discovered on the benefits of probiotics in supporting a healthy microbiome. There are many different

NUTRITION FEI World Cup series, Brooke Edgecombe who competed very successfully in Australia last year as well as Team Prendergast. Vicki Prendergast has had 3 starts at World Cup level on her extremely talented mare Selena C this season, and also trains a successful team of racehorses. Cheleken Equestrian also fall under the showjumping banner and as well they breed beautiful warmbloods for the NZ and international markets.

Melissa Galloway and Windermere J’Obéi W

The dressage sponsored riders consist of Debbie and Peter Barke; Debbie has had a super season on RM Suzie Q as well as bringing on some outstanding young horses they have bred and started themselves. Melissa Galloway needs no introduction and AgriBio is so excited to watch her journey in Europe, what an opportunity to be based at Van Olst Horses. strains of probiotics (good bacteria) with varying functions; they all have a vital role in supporting the microbiome.

AgriBio is manufacturing many species of live probiotics for animals covering equine, farmed animals and domestic animals. Their products result in improved feed utilisation efficiency and overall animal health.

AGRIBIO WAS EXTREMELY EXCITED TO LAUNCH ITS NEW PRODUCT FIXCALM FOR EQUINE ON THE 8TH OF MARCH. FixCalm is an excellent supplement to complement your Fixine for optimal results and wellbeing.

FixCalm is a combination of Magnesium and Thiamine aimed at enhancing performance and reducing stress.

can improve recovery rates after hard work. Magnesium is often described as the ‘chill mineral’ as it prevents the stress hormone cortisol from affecting the brain.

AgriBio has built up a strong team of sponsored riders who have been consistently performing at the top of their game. Our riders will now be adding FixCalm to their Fixine feed regime.

The showjumpers are Tegan Fitzsimon who has had an amazing season winning the POLIpay

The eventing contingent needs no introduction with the very consistent performers Kate Fleming and Mathew Grayling; they also have had fantastic seasons which are yet to be completed with the 3-day and we look forward to watching them compete in Taupo.

We have also been told FixCalm isn’t going to be the only addition to the equine shelves this year; there are at least 2 other products that are currently under development with nutritionists, so watch this space!

Brooke Edgecombe and LT Holst Andrea

Thiamine is essential for neural cell metabolism and neurotransmitter production.

It is implicated in: controlling inflammation and antioxidation; assisting wound healing; and promoting calm behaviour.

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IN MEMORIUM

Peter Jenkins and Goss Green Mirage Photo: Paula Stuart

IN MEMORIUM PETER JENKINS

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t is with much sadness Dressage NZ and the wider equestrian community acknowledge the sudden and unexpected passing of our friend and colleague Peter Jenkins who had recently been appointed to the Board in the role of Technical Officer.

SCOTT MCKENNA - CHAIR OF DRESSAGE NZ PAYS TRIBUTE TO PETER “It is with great sadness that we farewell one of the most genuine, hardworking and likeable characters in our sport. His calm demeanour and happy smile embodied for me the calm and steady nature a horse-person should strive for. He will be missed by all who knew him and in particular by his colleagues on the Dressage NZ board”

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Alison (Ali) and Pete Dressage National Awards 2020 Volunteer of the Year

NATIONAL NEWS

LATEST NEWS Dressage Planning Forum 2022 Update Notice of Meeting - new Dates The 2022 Dressage NZ Planning Forum will be held by Zoom in two evening sessions on Wednesday and Thursday 4/5 May from 7pm - 9pm. All members are welcome.

The date for Remits for Rule Changes and Agenda items is now extended to Friday 25th March at 5pm. Forms are available on the link below. Only word documents will be accepted - no photos of forms or handwritten forms. www.nzequestrian.org.nz/disciplines/dressage/about-dressage/latest-dressage-news/

Interim DNZ Board Appointment By special resolution of the Dressage NZ Board, Suzanne Inglis (Nelson) has been appointed as the Technical Member of the Dressage NZ Board in an interim role until the 2022 AGM.

Event announcment The 2022 Bates National Championships, the Webb Equestrian National Para Championships and Livamol FEI Dressage World Challenge will take place at the Taupo National Equestrian Centre from the 24th-27th of November.

This is an exciting new collaboration to offer a fabulous national dressage event extravaganza prior to Christmas 2022, so pop it in the diary now! The 2023 edition of the Bates National Championships and the Webb Equestrian National Para Championships will go ahead in March 2023 following the Land Rover Horse of the Year Show.

Suzanne has played a key and very active part in the Rules Review as a member of the Dressage Sport Rules Review sub-committee and this appointment complements that role whilst the review is completed.

Suzanne is a B List judge and active member of the Dressage Nelson committee.

The Board role will be open for application again prior to the 2022 AGM & Conference which is proposed to take place in person early July (Date and venue to be confirmed).

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DRESSAGE FOR DENMARK PROGRAM

'Dunstan Horsefeeds Dressage for Denmark' CDI3* and CDN Event Dunstan & Fiber Fresh National Equestrian Centre, Taupo 24th & 25th March 2022

REACHING FOR THE STARS INTERNATIONAL HEIGHTS & NORTHERN LIGHTS Following the cancellation of the 2022 Bates National Championships, the Dressage NZ team has been working hard behind the scenes to organise the 'Dunstan Horsefeeds Dressage for Denmark' CDI3* and CDN. The following program outlines the qualification requirements, officials and competitors...

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DRESSAGE FOR DENMARK PROGRAM Vanessa Way and NSC Timbermill Prequel Photo: Libby Law Photography

The CDI will provide a much needed opportunity for our nationally based riders to attain the first of two FEI qualifying scores required to be eligible for selection the 2022 World Championships.

The Grand Prix will be livestreamed to the FEI Judges Supervisory Panel (David Hunt - GBR and Lilo Fore - USA) who are required by the FEI to supervise the judging, validate the scores of the New Zealand judges and consider if an FEI qualifying score should be awarded.

It’s incredibly exciting to think we could have team representation, with seven Grand Prix combinations targeting qualification for selection: Gaylene Lennard and Jax Johnson, Wendi Williamson and Don Vito MH, Vanessa Way with NSC Andreas and NSC Timbermill Prequel here in New Zealand, as well as John Thompson with Chemistry (based in Australia), and Melissa Galloway with Windermere J’Obéi W and Victoria Wall with Letty Lei EDH making their bids from European bases.

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he support from the equestrian community for this new event has been outstanding and Dressage NZ sincerely thanks sponsors Dunstan Horsefeeds, River Park Farm, Dressage Wellington, Christine Weal Equestrian, the Aotearoa Gaming Trust, and the supporters who have indicated they will join us for the special Grand Prix lunch on Thursday and all the competitors who are coming to contest the CDIY national classes.

2022 SUPP ORTE

Team work makes the dream work & brings ideas into reality

Gold, Silver, and Bronze Supporters packages are available to help get our NZ team to Denmark.

Attendance priority will be given to purchasers of Supporters’ Packages - these begin at $225 for two people for both days and include a Good Graze Company lunch function for two on Grand Prix Day (Thursday 24th).

If you’re interested in a package please email dressagemarketing@nzequestrian.org.nz for details.

Spectator attendance is unfortunately open to limited number of ticketed only supporters and sponsors while in the current covid red code, but you will be able to keep up with the action and results in real time on the Dressage NZ Facebook page and Evo Events, plus find daily roundups on the ESNZ website. Livestreaming details soon to be published We look forward to welcoming all riders, supporters, officials, and volunteers, especially those making the journey up from the South Island and wish all our competitors the very best of luck!

DRESSAGE FOR DENMARK PROGRAM

As an equestrian you’ve probably heard of Dynavyte Microbiome Support® – but do you really know what it does or what it contains?

Dynavyte Microbiome Support®

Dynavyte Microbiome Support® (MBS) is a truly remarkable product which keeps your animals healthy from the inside out. It’s a unique, 100% natural, liquid pre and pro biotic with an added immune boost and an anti-inflammatory that promotes overall gut health. There’s nothing else like it in NZ. Dynavyte MBS which, unlike yeast-based products, multiplies when it hits the gut. Spores then continue to repopulate right through the digestive system, improving gut health, immune systems, condition and performance. It’s perfectly safe for competition use too.

And that’s why it really is liquid gold for your horses’ overall wellbeing and general health.

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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT

Dynavyte Impulso®

With summer approaching using Dynavyte Impulso after exercise may minimize the oxidative damage that occurs when exercising performance horses.

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These photos were taken 19 days apart. This 26 year old Anglo Arab mare was given 50ml of Equine MBS daily. The difference speaks for itself and is testimony to the fact that if you look after your horse’s inside, it will show on the outside.

Containing natural Vitamin E and other vitamins and minerals required for recovery, it may also be beneficial for the stresses that occur from travelling in hot or humid conditions.

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DRESSAGE FOR DENMARK PROGRAM

Officials FEI Stewards

FEI Judges Susan Hobson (Pahiatua)

NZL

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Jane Robertson (Christchurch)

Helen Hughes-Keen (Wellington)

NZL

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Rachel McCallum (Invercargill)

Linda Warren-Davey (Christchurch)

NZL

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Robyne Naylor (Christchurch)

Betty Brown (Auckland)

NZL

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Jocelyn Gresham (Bulls)

Mura Love (Christchurch)

NZL

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Timetable

Subject to change and available on EvoEvents

CDN = National Class CDI = International Class

All classes in Indoor Stadium

Thursday 24th March FEI Intermediate A (CDN)

09:00

09:32

FEI Young Team Rider Test (CDIY)

10:00

10:40

FEI Grand Prix (CDN)

11:00

11:18

FEI Grand Prix CDI 3*

12:15

13:27

FEI Prix St Georges (CDN)

14:00

15:12

FEI Pony Team Test (CDN)

15:45

16:33

FEI Intermediate B (CDN)

09:00

09:32

FEI Young Team Rider Individual Test (CDIY)

10:00

10:40

FEI Grand Prix Special (CDN)

11:00

11:09

FEI Grand Prix Special CDI 3*

12:15

13:27

FEI Intermediate I (CDN)

13:50

14:49

FEI Pony Individual Test (CDN)

15:10

15:50

Friday 25th March

FOR DRAW UPDATES AND LIVE RESULTS GO TO 'DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS DRESSAGE FOR DENMARK' CDI3* AND CDN AT https://www.evoevents.co.nz/resultClass/2135884549/0

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DRESSAGE FOR DENMARK PROGRAM

HERNING 2022 HERE WE COME Support our International Campaign for Dressage NZ with these unique Equestrian Sports NZ gifts for you and your Friends.

Dressage NZ and Fabuleux Vous have formed a unique partnership to support the New Zealand 2022 Dressage World Championships campaign.

Fabuleux Vous (or commonly referred to as FV Jewellery) is a rural based South Auckland family business which prides itself as being huge on community spirit.

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Competitors Dressage Wellington Medium Tour Championships (FEI Intermediate A & B)

HORSE

RIDER

Fernlea Diamond Day

Lorraine Ward-Smith

South Canterbury

Hapsburg PSH

Liz Hutson

Wellington

PSL Lingh II

Andie Morgan

Auckland

Solo

Rebecca McKee

Southland

Aotearoa Gaming Trust Young Rider Championship (Team & Individual Test)

HORSE

RIDER

BL About Time

Meg Johnston

South Canterbury

Gymanji

Lucy Cochrane

Canterbury

Lord Louis

Bella Small

Auckland

Neversfelde Rupert

Anna Wilson

Waikato

NPS Del Rico

Ben Weir

Waitemata

Christine Weal Equestrian Pony Championship (Team & Individual Test)

HORSE

RIDER

Pioneer North East

Morgan Abel-Pattinson

Auckland

Pied Piper Trick or Treat

Frankie Lawn

Taranaki

Kingslea Busy Bee

Georgia Mullins

Waitemata

Firebird Five

Grace Purdie

Waikato

Gangnam Style

Samantha Wells

Waikato

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River Park Farm Small Tour Championship (Prix St Georges & Intermediate I)

HORSE

RIDER

Aristide

Rachael Sutton

Waitemata

Back on Track Devonian STS

Toni Louisson

Central Districts

BL All By Chance

Renee Etherington

Taranaki

Dolce Vita RB

Mandy Littlejohn

Central Districts

Fernando

Haydee Wells-Parmenter

Auckland

Kinnordy Golda

Madison Schollum

Waitemata

Northern Ivanthus

Louise Duncan

Wellington

Reuben CHS

Sarah Morgan

Auckland

RM Suzie Q

Debbie Barke

Bay of Plenty

Dunstan Horsefeeds Grand Prix Championship (CDN & CDI)

HORSE

RIDER

Aphrodite

Cooper Oborn

Central Districts

Ardmore

Lucarne Dolley

Waikato

Centurion III

William Millar

Waikato

Don Vito MH

Wendi Williamson

Waitemata

Jax Johnson

Gaylene Lennard

Waikato

NSC Andreas

Vanessa Way

Taranaki

NSC Timbermill Prequel

Vanessa Way

Taranaki

Raukura Satori MH

William Millar

Waikato

Schindlers Liszt

Christine Weal

Waikato

Sisters II Etta J

Chelsea Callaghan

Wellington

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DESTINATION DENMARK Photo by © Digishots

Six New Zealand riders have put up their hand to contest for a ride at the Ecco FEI Dressage World Championships in Herning, Denmark in August later this year.

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ombinations must first earn two FEI qualifying scores in the Grand Prix of 66% (known as MER - short for Minimum Eligibility Requirement) This qualification is then overlaid by the ESNZ selection criteria which can be viewed here...

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RIDER: JOHN THOMPSON HORSE: CHEMISTRY OWNER: KYROS FAMILY LOCATION: AUSTRALIA

John Thompson and Chemistry at Willinga Park Photo: Simon Scully

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John Thompson and Chemistry at Willinga Park Photo: Simon Scully

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ohn and the 10-year-old stallion Chemistry (by Connaisseur) are the first New Zealand combination to earn two FEI MER and in doing so gained valuable test experience at CDI3* level. They scored third places at both Boneo Summer Dressage Championships in January and Willinga Park last month with very consistent scores of 69.478 and 69.957 percent. They will continue their bid for selection at Melbourne’s Dressage with the Stars CDIW (24-26 March) and the Sydney CDI3* in early May.

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RIDER: MELISSA GALLOWAY HORSE: WINDERMERE J’OBEI W OWNER: PARKES FAMILY LOCATION: NETHERLANDS

Melissa Galloway and Windermere J’Obéi W Photo: © Digishots

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"It’s been just incredible, I am so so so proud of Joey he is just the most incredible horse to do everything he has done for me.

How spoilt am I to have him as my partner in this journey."

Melissa Galloway and Windermere J’Obéi W Photo: © Digishots

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ontinuing their outstanding form shown in New Zealand, 29-year-old Melissa and Windermere J’Obei W (bred by David Woolley & Rania Todd / by Johnson / Miss Pompei xx) have just earned their first FEI qualifying score with 68.5% in the Grand Prix at Lier CDI3* in Belgium. The pair have been based at Van Olst Horses in Holland since mid-November 2021, gaining invaluable mentoring and training under the watchful eye of Anne Van Olst. Herning 2022 is the first of Melissa’s European goals so she is very happy to have this first score in the box. Next start will be at Opglabbeek 4* (BEL) from 30 March - 3 April.

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RIDER: VICTORIA WALL HORSE: LETTY LEI EDH OWNER: VICTORIA WALL LOCATION: GERMANY

“Lulu steps into a big atmosphere with a noisy crowd and transforms. She absolutely knows why she is there and loves to perform - she is 100% heart and she tries like no other horse I have ever known.”

Victoria Wall and Letty Lei EDH Photo: Libby Law Photography

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ictoria and her 14-yearold Limonit mare Letty Lei EDH (bred by Ad Astra Hanoverians) relocated to Europe from New Zealand in January this year. They are currently based in Horstel, Germany at Westphalian Stables and training with Sebastian Heinz, current coach of the German U25 team.

Photo: Simon Scully

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This combination have two seasons of Grand Prix experience under their belts, although it’s been two years since their last CDI

together due to lockdowns and Letty Lei EDH requiring stomach surgery (which she has now fully recovered from). “I have done a couple of NZ national tests for much improved scores, so I hope to build on that over here,” says Victoria, who is planning to attend CDIs in Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany.

“We’ll probably be one of the last combinations to get going as we have our first qualifiers in mid- late April at Sint Truiden 3*(BEL) and Kronenberg 3* (NED).”

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RIDER: VANESSA WAY HORSES: NSC ANDREAS & NSC TIMBERMILL PREQUEL LOCATION: NEW ZEALAND

Vanessa Way and NSC Andreas Photo: Libby Law Photography

NSC ANDREAS

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aranaki’s Vanessa Way and her Anamour gelding NSC Andreas (bred by Brenda Bishop) have this competition seriously in their sights. NSC Andreas is a powerhouse with a strong piaffe and passage tour; Vanessa has worked steadily over the past years to develop his work which is reflecting in their scores. “Our best performance was a 75% in the Grand Prix test at a local Taupo training day - but was seriously the best Grand Prix test I have ever done. A dream to be repeated!”

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“Every ride I have on Andreas is an enjoyment. I love the partnership and development of training my own horses with the dream of being able to one day perform a flawless beautiful performance,” says Vanessa, who rides and coaches fulltime.

Vanessa has a wealth of experience in training her own horses up through the levels with a very exciting team of young horses emerging through the ranks and - pre-Covid - travelled annually to England to train with her mentor and friend Carl Hester.

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“I feel very privileged to have Dressage NZ put on this expensive and important event knowing what limited financial funding we have available and the huge workload this puts on our valued workforce.”

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red by Timbermill Sporthorses - Kerry Sanders, Prequel 9 year old Hanoverian gelding by Prestige VDL, owned by Vanessa since he was two. It is his first season Grand Prix following a successful small tour NZ National Championship win last season. “He is the sweetest, most lovely horse to train and suits his paddock name Wills - for willing” says Vanessa

Vanessa Way and NSC Timbermill Prequel Photo: Libby Law Photography

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RIDER: WENDI WILLIAMSON HORSE: DON VITO MH OWNER: TEAM WILLIAMSON LOCATION: NEW ZEALAND

Wendi Williamson and Don Vito MH Photo: Libby Law Photography

“There have been no opportunities to compete at FEI events in New Zealand or Australia for the past two years, so having DNZ run this show is huge for elite level sport in New Zealand. For this horse - only just starting at Grand Prix level travelling to the recent FEI shows in Australia without any starts prior was not an option.”

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he 9-year-old Don Vito MH (bred by Matthews Hanoverians, by Don Frederico and out of Adelheid, dam of Wendi’s two previous Grand Prix rides (Don Amour MH and Dejavu MH) is at the very beginning of his Grand Prix career in Wendi’s experienced hands. The combination have had two official Grand Prix starts for a promising 69.02 in the open class at the U25CH and 69.9% at the Waitemata Premier League 2022.

“He’s a young horse just starting at the Grand Prix level so our training focuses on building strength and confidence in the movements required for the GP test predominantly,” explains Wendi.

“He is a very positive horse to train and always trying his best, so from that perspective he is a rewarding horse to work with. He’s particularly bouncy off the ground which makes for plenty of strength building for me too, but also makes him super fun to train.”

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RIDER: GAYLENE LENNARD HORSE: JAX JOHNSON OWNER: GAYLENE LENNARD LOCATION: NEW ZEALAND

Gaylene Lennard and Jax Johnson Photo: Libby Law Photography

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aikato-based Gaylene and her 12-year-old bay gelding Jax Johnson (by Johnson, bred

by David Woolley and Rania Todd) continue to from strength to strength after enjoying many successes and title wins up through the levels to Grand Prix. Whilst this is just their first season at the top level, Gaylene and Jax have talent and ability to burn, reflected in their first Grand Prix start (Bay of Plenty Championships in October last year) where they scored 72%.

Gaylene has weekly online lessons with Vanessa Way which she says have

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helped immensely: “Jax has really stepped up in the last few months getting more established in his work. Vanessa also helps me with test riding, and with her expertise she doesn’t let me get away with anything.

They say you have one amazing horse in a lifetime and I’m sure Jax is mine.”

“It’s such a fabulous opportunity to have a CDI here in New Zealand, as I have only had one start this season due to cancellations. Having never been to a CDI event before, it makes it so much easier for me to have it here, rather than having to travel overseas - thank you DNZ for making this happen.”

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Carol Bloomfield and Dolly Double D

FIFTEEN YEARS OF WELLINGTON DRESSAGE SUMMER SERIES Photos by Brya Wallace Photography

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he main focus more recently has to been mainly cater for our grassroots level riders in the Wellington region. Entries come predominantly from Ohariu Valley, the Kapiti Coast, South Wairarapa and Hutt Valley area.

The group offers a two-show summer series at the picturesque venue of Trentham Memorial Park. This park was gifted to the people of Upper Hutt by the Barton family many many years ago and previously hosted the annual Hutt Valley A&P show.

Nowadays it sees mainly cricket matches in the summer and rugby games in the winter, but for two special weekends each summer dressage Wellington take over and our horses come to (From left) Cathy dance in front of Bartons Bush.

Coop, Shirley Hyland

This been especially challenging with COVID-19 ruling andyear Anitahas Hayward most things in our lives. However the group managed to run both shows within the 100 person bubble limit for an outdoor event.

Our competitors enjoyed pristine summer weather for both days and the competition was just as hot.

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Dressage Wellington Summer Series Results INTRODUCTORY 12 YEARS & UNDER CHAMPION Cody Smith &Taurimu Toulouse Reserve Summer Bethwaite & Walking On Sunshine INTRODUCTORY UNDER 21 YRS CHAMPION Isla Teasdale & Benmore Felix INTRODUCTORY 21 YRS & OVER CHAMPION Jan Hamilton & Paint an Illusion NG PRELIMINARY 12 YRS & UNDER CHAMPION Molly Webster & Little Lewis NG PRELIMINARY 21 YRS & OVER CHAMPION Bronwyn Daken & Avimore Reserve Megan Persico & Saltaire Acespyring NG NOVICE UNDER 21 YRS CHAMPION Katherine Walker & Avataare NG NOVICE 21 YRS & OVER CHAMPION Margaret Hoddinott & Orin Reserve Georgia Fellowes &Trevalda Mountain Willow PRELIMINARY CHAMPION Demelza Leslie & Daytime TE Reserve Cher McCartney & Timbermill Kitlee NOVICE CHAMPION Ken Alexander & Aberdour Reserve Carol Bloomfield & Dolly Double D ELEMENTARY CHAMPION Tracy McKee & KL Amorina MEDIUM CHAMPION Tanya Price & Revelwood Odyssey Reserve Jocasta Bly & Logans Run II

Maree Hammersley Myers and Cracker RC

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A special thanks has to go to the dressage Wellington organising committee who all pull together and work hard to provide this event for our riders each year.

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NATIONAL CALENDAR

NATIONAL CALENDAR Keep up to date with the latest competition calendar by clicking here... www.nzequestrian.org.nz/disciplines/dressage/competition/show-dates-card-for-2020-2021/

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Taranaki Dressage Group

ANZAC Tournament

Local

19/20

Otago Dressage Group

Dressage Otago Autumn Tournament

Local

19/20

Waitemata Dressage Group

Dressage Waitemata Local 2 Day

Local

20

Gisborne Dressage Group

Gisborne Dressage Autumn Tournament

Local

20

North Canterbury Dressage Group

North Canterbury

Local

24/27

Dressage NZ

Dressage NZ Nationals - Postponed to 24 - 27 Nov 22

National

23-25

Dressage NZ

Dressage for Denmark CDI & CDN

RE/INT

26/27

Southland Dressage Group

Dressage Southland March tournament CANCELLED

Local

27

Northern Equestrian Group (Canterbury)

NEG March Day

Local

27

Waikato Equestrian Centre

WEC Practice Dressage Day - March

Training

27

Warkworth Dressage Group

Warkworth Day 5

Local

2/3

Canterbury Dressage Group

South Island Festival of Future Stars

Local

2/3

Nelson Dressage Group

April Training Day

Training

2/3

APRIL 2022

Northland Dressage Group

Kaitaia Tournament

Local

3

Northern Hawkes Bay Dressage Group

Dressage Hawkes Bay (NHB) Winter Series Day 1

Local

3

Taupo Dressage Group

Taupo Dressage Group Ribbon Day

Training

3

Waitemata Dressage Group

Dressage Waitemata Local Day

Local

4

Canterbury Dressage Group

Canterbury Dressage Spring Series

Local

9/10

Central Otago Dressage Group

Central Otago Autumn tournament

Local

9/10

Morrinsville/Te Aroha Dressage Group

MTDG Autumn Series Day 1

Local

9/10

Northland Dressage Group

Dressage Northland Kaitaia Tournament

Local

10

Auckland-Manukau Dressage Group

AMDG Autumn Series Day 3

Local

10

Bay of Islands Dressage Group

BOIDG Autumn Tournament

Local

10

Gisborne Dressage Group

Gisborne Dressage April Practice Day

Training

10

Wairarapa Dressage Group

Solway Dressage Autumn Ribbon Day Series #1

Training

16

Warkworth Dressage Group

Warkworth Day 6

Local

17

North Canterbury Dressage Group

North Canterbury Dressage

Local

17

Waikato Equestrian Centre

WEC Practice Dressage Day - April

Training

23/24

Marlborough Dressage Group

FMG Summer Series Days 3 & 4

Local

23/24

Rotorua Dressage Group

Wendy Richards Memorial Championships

Regional

24

Bay of Islands Dressage Group

BOIDG Anzac Training day

Training

24

Nelson Dressage Group

Pitt and Moore Winter Series

Local

24

Northern Equestrian Group (Canterbury)

NEG Winter Series Day 1

Local

24

Waikato Dressage Group

Dressage Waikato Autumn Show

Local

Auckland-Manukau Dressage Group

AMDG Amateur/Pony/YR Championships

Local

30/1

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obyne is both an FEI Dressage Steward and FEI Para Dressage Steward, Canterbury based but has worked all over New Zealand as well as in Europe and the UK with both disciplines.

Stewarding with Robyne, things

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BELOW: Robyne on official duties inspecting Carl's gear, with Alan Davies in foreground.

can be going to hell in a hand cart, but she calmly carries on and formulates a plan to sort things out and keep everyone happy and on track. Anyone who has been to Horse of the Year Show will know that trying to find a suitable and

safe area for our Para athletes can be like trying to find a 10 in your dressage test score sheet… but Robyne is not afraid to take ownership of some space on the Polo Fields and the odd Show Rider has definitely discovered how much she defends her space when they have strayed into the Para warm up and competition area.

Robyne has a wealth of knowledge for the Para discipline, and we are very lucky to have her guidance at our Nationals and HOY events for these riders. She is a fabulous mentor and I know many of us had benefited from working alongside her at various shows in the South Island. She is always happy to take the time to train people new to the role of Stewards in both Dressage and Para Dressage.

Robyne loves international travel and has taken many tour groups to various equestrian events around the world over the years. And from what I have heard there is never a dull moment. I believe that her tour group to WEG in France was Robyne at her finest, making the most of a bad situation and ensuring everyone had a great time regardless.

ROBYNE IS THE RECIPIENT OF THIS MONTH'S AR DRESSAGE OFFICIAL OF THE MONTH AWARD. For further information on AR Dressage contact Andrea Raves at tetch@xtra.co.nz.

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Grade V Para Horse of the Year with I Romulus and judge Suzie Cunningham (AUS)

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uckland based Kyrie volunteers her time and skills at national Dressage shows meaning time away from work and travelling are just part of that

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Modelling a sash while stewarding in the showring at Horse of the Year Show.

to help. She often volunteers to write at dressage competitions. “I love seeing dressage from another perspective and give back to the sport that I love. This is especially relevant at present as I’m recovering from a torn ACL and displaced fracture; I’m living vicariously through other competitors.”

In May 2020 she was a brilliant arena steward at Oro Dressage by the Lake, keeping riders in the warmup sand informed about competition progress.

Dressage for Denmark is her next target but in quite a different role. Her day to day employment utilises her phenomenal document and keyboard skills making her an ideal candidate to be one of the first paperless scoring Black Horse One scribes in New Zealand.

Kyrie grew up going to Pony Club and competed in dressage, mounted games, showing, show hunter,

eventing and also hunted. While she has always enjoyed training dressage, her spinal damage now doesn’t allow her to ride for an extended period of time, nor risk jumping.

Since 2017 she has been classified as a Grade V para dressage athlete and on her lovely chestnut I Romulus, went on to become the Grade V National Champion in 2018 and 2019 and HOY Champion in 2018 and 2020.

HER FRIEND NICOLA ESSEX TELL US MORE “Kyrie has a huge heart.

She has an incredibly quirky sense of humour, combined with an ability to call a spade a spade. She has passion for what she stands for.

Last year in remembrance of her Dad and to support the fight against cancer, Kyrie shaved her head. A hairstyle she continues to rock

Grade V National Champion 2018 with judge Jayne Craike and Reserve Champion Jo Jackson

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