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Welcome << Test First Name >> to Newletter #2
Our first one was well received, with lots of entries into the two competitions we ran.
Congratulations to Kyle Cameron & Gay Luke.
We’ve contacted the winners and their voucher & products have been delivered.
This month, as well as our regular competitions, we are excited to have a service fee to SKY MAJOR to give away just in time for the breeding season.
Thanks to the outstanding generosity of his owner Trevor Casey, the three-time Jewels winner will be available to one of our lucky licensees by asking a simple question.
Sky Major stands at Wai Eyre Stud
Check out our interview with starter Ricky Donelly.
Be in to win some Quality Equine McMillan Feed, and enter into the Seahorse Supplement Competition to win some Maxia Digest.
Thanks to all our sponsors for their continued support.
We’ve included some useful links for trainers from HRNZ to keep you compliant when it comes to the Horse Care Regulations, please read and use the templates available, designed to make it easier for you.
We have a couple of statements from Entain & The National Council regarding the presentation of our sport, both designed to make our presentation more professional.
Best of racing luck to all. |
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From 1st August, the NZHT&D Association in partnership with Race Images, will supply a framed photo to any licensed trainer or driver having their first win, as a way of marking this significant event.
Thanks to AJay of Race Images for this generous sponsorship.
CONGRATULATIONS |
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Don’t forget we are now on Facebook! Click on the icon link below to like or follow our page and stay updated. |
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Statement from the National Council
Drivers talking and laughing during race preliminaries and pre-race assemblies, reflects badly on the professionalism of participants.
Sooner than having to face the possibility of a Rule being introduced to cover this issue, with associated fines and/or suspensions, which the Association does not support, we are requesting that drivers be aware of the situation and act accordingly, restricting any conversations to strictly necessary ones.
Licence holders are reliant on turnover from the wagering public, and any perceived reason, whether it be valid or not, for them not to bet on our industry, has a flow on effect on stakes and percentages. |
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HARNESS RACING PARTICIPANT PRESENTATION
Entain is thrilled to be working closely with Harness Racing NZ to showcase harness racing through “Friday Night Lights.”
Having a dedicated focus on Friday nights, getting presenters back on track, telling the stories of the sport and building the profiles of the participants is all part of promoting our domestic harness action and growing engagement in the code.
To help us present the sport in its very best light, we want to remind participants to be mindful of presentation. We understand it is a workplace for most, but little things can make a difference.
You could be on camera at any time, whether being interviewed or in the background.
Please give some thought to dressing as neatly as possible – nothing too formal, just neat casual/tidy attire (and warm!)
Every time participants are on camera, they are marketing the sport.
Help us to promote NZ harness in the very best possible way! |
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Horse and Racing Jobs is a newly launched job board website dedicated to servicing all facets of the equine industry in New Zealand - from standardbred and thoroughbred racing, breeding to polo, equestrian and more.
While aiming to become the go to website for all job seekers, our motto 'Connecting passionate people with new opportunities in the equine industry' means it is equally important to give employers the perfect platform to find these passionate people!
We are offering a launch offer for the months of August and September of a featured advert for the price of a basic one. There is no limit to the amount of roles you can advertise.
At Horse and Racing Jobs, we are really passionate about the equine industry and understand the vital contribution that many services make, that's why we are donating a portion of our annual profits to the following charities - NZ Horse Ambulance Trust, Life Flight and St John Ambulance. We all know a raceday cannot be run without an ambulance on-course!
You can find us on the below social platforms, where your featured ad will be uploaded while live on our website. Feel free to pop on over and give us some love!
FB: Horse and Racing Jobs NZ Instagram: @horseandracingjobsnz X: @H_and_R_JobsNZ
For further information or to list a vacancy visit our website www.horseandracingjobs.co.nz or email info@horseandracingjobs.co.nz We look forward to hearing from, and working with you! |
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In The Spotlight
OFFICIAL STARTER
Ricky Donelly |
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Ricky has an extensive background working with horses, and one that might just surprise a few people.
Check out our interview with him here. |
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Videos filmed, produced and kindly supplied by Jeremy Black, Black Bird |
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Check out the details of this product by going to the website either by clicking on the image above or clicking on this link |
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Sky Major
The only horse to win three Harness Jewels!! |
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The globetrotting stallion who has raced in NZ, Australia, Canada and America has had a distinguished career with a New Zealand career record of 15 wins plus 3 wins in North America.
Sky Major will forever be known as the first horse to win a Harness Jewels at ages 2, 3 and 4 when trained by Barry Purdon. To date, he is still the only horse to win all three Harness Jewels. Sky Major won five Group One races in NZ and Australia including the Chariots of Fire in Sydney and the Messenger. He also recorded 3 wins from just 13 starts in North America.
Pete Larkin is quoted as saying about Sky Major "I would go on record as saying, for sheer speed, I don't think I have seen a horse who would be able to out sprint him. And I would emphasise that he provides a perfect cross for mares by Bettors Delight, Mach Three and Christian Cullen (basically mares by Most Happy Fella and Direct Scooter line stallions)".
Barry Purdon, Barry Purdon Racing Stables, who trained Sky Major throughout most of his career had this to say about him " Sky Major was great gaited, very intelligent and had a great attitude. He always gave his best and was a pleasure to work with. The first horse to win three Harness Jewels speaks for itself." |
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Check out the details of this product by going to the website either by clicking on the image above or clicking on this link
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Horse Care Regulations
These are two areas of our HRNZ Horse Care Regulations that are often overlooked, so hopefully this extra information and templates will help you keep up to date and compliant.
Emergency Plan Planning for emergencies such as earthquake, fire, floods or other natural disasters or unexpected events that may interrupt your day-to-day caring for your horses is essential to ensure their survival and safety. Generally, where it isn’t safe for you, it isn’t safe for your horses, however the need to evacuate horses should be carefully considered and the safety of all humans is paramount.
The link below is for you to create an Emergency Plan that can be easily viewed and used by anyone if an emergency happens. It will include your details, the details of people to contact that could help with the horses if you weren’t available. Your vets’ details in case a horse needed treatment urgently and information about where you keep any survival or emergency kits.
Download your emergency plan here
For more information about why this is important or other information regarding your emergency plan click here
Treatment Logbook The Treatment Logbook can be a document, spreadsheet or App used for recording all details of the treatments administered to any horse in your care and including, as a minimum requirement, the name of the horse, the date and time of administration of the treatment, the name of the treatment (brand name of active constituent), the reason for treatment, the route of administration, the amount given, and the name and signature of the person or persons administering and authorising treatment. The treatment logbook must be kept at the premises where the horse is housed.
The treatment logbook should be completed every day for each horse that needs treatment, and the logbook must be kept for the 12 months following the end of the horse’s treatment.
HRNZ created a logbook template that you might find useful, and this can be found here
For more information regarding Treatments click here
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CORRECT WHIP USE
Chief Stipendiary Steward Nigel McIntyre has been satisfied with the overall drop in minor infringements, however we thought it timely to remind everyone what is correct and acceptable when it comes to whip use.
If you are a driver, the two video’s below outline what is required to meet the standard when it comes to whip use.
The first video is produced by the RIB showing correct and incorrect use of the whip.
The second video shows Australian champion driver Todd McCarthy’s view and commentary from the driver's seat, well worth a look if you sit behind a horse at the races.
Click on the images below to view the videos |
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TRAINERS' TOP DIVVIE
$250 TAB Bonus Cash Prize sponsored by ENTAIN
Kate Coppins drove her first winner behind her grandmother’s trained horse President Flynntin to scoop the prize for the largest winning dividend for July-August . Jill wins $250 of TAB bonus cash and is in the running for the highest dividend for the year, a $1,000 BONUS CASH PRIZE.
Congratulations Jill, your money will soon be in your account.
This next competition period is 1st September to 31st October, good luck with those roughies. |
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A race steward noticed a horse trainer giving his horse something.
He confronts the man, "What are you giving that horse?" the steward demands.
"Just some sugar cubes to give him a little energy" the trainer replies, popping one into his own mouth. "Here, try one", the trainer offers.
The steward slips one of the sweet cubes past his lips.
"Very well, carry on", says the trainer as he walks away.
A punter walks up to the trainer: "Is your horse fast?", he asks.
"Oh yeah, he's fast. In fact, I'd say the only thing that can keep up with him today is me and that race steward".
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Competition Time!!!
The barrier strands are released – it’s a Free-For-All and your chance to win
by answering some simple questions below
Please note the answers will all be found within this email
Good Luck and thank you again to all the sponsors
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Competition One - McMillan feeds
Go into the draw for a voucher for 2 bags (2 lucky winners will be drawn) of Quality McMillan feed by answering the following question: What are the 3 High Energy Grains in McMillan Energy Max?
Send your answer to nzhtdassociation@gmail.com (with your name, phone number and the answer) by 30 September 2024 and we’ll be in touch if you win.
Kindly sponsored by McMillan Equine Feeds.
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Competition Two - Sky Major free service
To be in with a chance to win a free service to Sky Major, answer this simple question.
How many Harness Jewels did Sky Major win?
Send your name & answer to: nzhtdassociation@gmail.com
(with your name, phone number and the answer) by 30 September 2024 and we’ll be in touch if you win.
Kindly donated by: Trevor Casey
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Competition Three - Seahorse Supplements
Go into the draw to win 1kg of Seahorse Supplement Maxia Digest by answering the following question: Name 1 benefit of feeding Maxia Digest? (there are 4 benefits on the ad so any 1 is the answer)
Send your answer to nzhtdassociation@gmail.com (with your name, phone number and the answer) by 30 September 2024 and we’ll be in touch if you win.
Kindly sponsored by Seahorse Supplements
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Upcoming things to look forward to in the next newsletter
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If you have any feedback you would like to give the Association with regards to this newsletter idea, or something you feel you’d like to bring our attention to please complete the survey below and include your Name and contact details. |
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NZHarness Trainers & Drivers Association National Council
National & Northern Branch President : Jay Abernethy 021 797 242
Northern Branch Vice President : Scott Phelan 022 329 9455
Canterbury Branch President : Jamie Gameson 027 453 9410
Canterbury Branch Vice President : Regan Todd 027 322 7413
Southland President : Brett Gray 027 295 5582
Secretary : Paul Black 027 214 9704
Email: nzhtdassociation@gmail.com |
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Keep watch for our next newsletter which will be published 1st November 2024 |
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