Studbook Mares can be awarded Principal or Elite status due to performance in Sport, or via the performance of their progeny.
These mares must have produced at least ONE NZWA registered foal in order to be considered. Performances must have been achieved at official ESNZ competitions. Overseas achievements of the same level / standard may also be accepted. Mare owners will need to provide proof to the NZWA Committee that the mare has met the criteria for each level of the award.
Principal Mare Status
Principal Status will be awarded to those studbook mares who can prove:
Dressage - 3 scores of 65% or above at level 4 dressage or above (excluding Musical Freestyles) These must have been obtained at ESNZ Regional Championships, National Championships of the Horse of the Year Show OR
Showjumping - 3 double clears in show jumping competitions at 1.25m and above OR
Eventing - 3 placings 1st-6th in eventing competitions at 1 Star level and above – must have finished on less than 60 penalties
OR have produced two or more registered progeny who have met these requirements.
Elite Mare Status
Elite Status will be awarded to those studbook mares who can prove:
Dressage - 3 scores of 65% in dressage competitions at Prix St Georges level or above (excluding Musical Freestyles). These must have been obtained at ESNZ Regional Championships, National Championships or the Horse of the Year Show OR
Showjumping - 3 double clears or 1st-4th placings in showjumping competitions 1.40m or above – these must be obtained at the NZ National Championships, Horse of the Year Show or World Cup Qualifying shows OR
Eventing - 3 placings 1st-6th in eventing competitions at 3 star level or above – must have finished on less than 60 penalties
0R have produced two or more registered progeny who have met these requirements.