Words of Support for NZ from FEI Family

Words of support for the New Zealand horse community have been received from across the "FEI Family" of National Federations and FEI Headquarters following yesterday's earthquake in Christchurch.

FEI President, HRH Princess Haya phoned ESNZ CEO Jim Ellis and President Jennifer Millar last night to offer assistance.

Emails with kind words and offers of support have also been received from:

Grant Baldock, CEO, Equestrian Australia
Akaash Maharaj, CEO, Equine Canada
Genshitsu SEN, President, Japan Equestrian Federation
Jack Huang and Kevin Wang, Chinese Taipei Equestrian Association

And our many colleagues at FEI Headquarters including

Alex McLin, CEO
Grania Willis, Director Press Relations
Catrin Norinder, Director Eventing and Olympic Department
Jacqueline Braissant, Director Coaching Department
Anna Williams, Assistant, Jumping Department

The National Equestrian Centre in Christchurch is fully functioning with water and power and would welcome any members and their horses who may require emergency accommodation. Members seeking horse accommodation and/or camping sites can contact Kevin Bowden on 027 273 9363.

Members unable to contact Kevin for whatever reason are asked to contact the ESNZ National Office in Wellington on 04 499 8994 or Jim Ellis, ESNZ Chief Executive, on 027 477 6786.