Central Equine Solutions NZ

01/11/2025

Every person with any connections to horses needs to sign this. We owe it to horses to protect them. Sadly FEI is moving backwards in regards to welfare and we need to speak up. Sign the petition, any blood on a horse is not ok!!
Please share far and wide.

❗️🐴 URGENT: The Fédération Equestre Internationale is voting next month to make visible bleeding in horses an "administrative warning" instead of an elimination.

Let that sink in.

Under the proposed rule change, if a horse bleeds from the mouth or nose during competition, the rider would get a warning—not elimination. After two warnings in 12 months, they'd face a fine and a one-month suspension. In some cases, officials could simply wipe the blood away and allow the horse to continue competing.

This isn't about protecting horses. It's about protecting riders from the consequences of pushing horses beyond welfare boundaries.
Bleeding signals tissue damage that has already occurred. When a horse is bleeding from the mouth during a jumping round, they're being asked to continue competing with a bit in their mouth while the same mechanical pressures that caused the injury continue with every stride adjustment and turn.

At the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, Irish horse Kilkenny finished his round bleeding visibly from the nose because the team was in medal contention. The proposed rule doesn't address that scenario—it normalises it.

This affects every equestrian discipline. When one sport normalises injury, all are tainted. Public trust is fragile, and the FEI is spending it recklessly.

The vote happens in November, but we can still act.
✉️ Email the FEI: [email protected]

✉️ Contact your National Equestrian Federation

👉 Sign the petition
https://www.change.org/p/stop-the-fei-from-unethical-rule-change-allowing-injured-horses-to-compete

📢 Share this widely
If you believe equestrian sport should never become a blood sport, speak up now.

Read the full analysis here: https://horsesandpeople.com.au/fei-blood-rule-change-show-jumping

Horse Sport Ireland

27/09/2025

Kinesiology taping is not just for Equines.... Working my magic on this wee fella today who was lucky to survive birth but has some tendon issues and limb deformities. Amazing to see the changes within 10 mins of taping him.

17/09/2025

Very busy in the sewing room lately. A range of products headed out for the start of the season. If you are needing Velvet helmet covers for shows these are custom made for any helmet type including wide brim.

05/08/2025

Another stunning custom order ready for the season ahead. I love helping riders bring their ideas to life.

20/06/2025

Another stunning reversable stock, available now. $50
Pin is $20. Can be sold separately.
All proceeds going towards saving a Kaimanawa horse from the next muster.

18/06/2025

All stocks sold in June and July $ will go towards saving a Kaimanawa from the July Muster.
Stocks are $50 + pp, stock pins sold separately,Large Bling $20, small $10 each, heaps to choose from.
Photos are in stock, Adults & Childs size or can custom make to your colors, unlimited possibilities. Heaps of vintage florals, piping and trims for something unique.

07/06/2025

HUGE Thanks to everyone for supporting Blake's fundraising Auction, I have deposited $110 into his mum's account and she was very grateful for the support. Great to hear Blake is out of ICU and making progress.
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31/05/2025

Many of you are aware of the sudden health issues of young Blake Mouat BJM Equestrian, as a meningitis survivor I know some of the battle his body is going through and the journey ahead.
I'm auctioning a stock with pearl pin and a stunning silver stock pin separately. 100% of the $ will be donated to Blake's family to help in a small way.
So please get bidding folks. Please bid on the individual photos.
Ends Thursday 5th June 8pm.

29/05/2025

Love getting feedback like this. Always a pleasure bringing riders ideas to life. These 2 stocks were stunning and reversible giving a completely different look to suit.

29/04/2025

Always an uncomfortable subject but one that still needs to be discussed, I'm a huge advocate for Equine welfare so lets do what's right for our Equine friends. Awareness is key.

Today I've put on my brave pants because equine welfare is important to me.... as is being kind, compassionate, supportive and understanding to my fellow riders. This topic is emotionally charged, but it's a conversation that is necessary and sticking our heads in the sand won't help ourselves or our horses.

🧠 Fat Shaming vs. Equine Welfare: Let's Clear This Up 🐴

In the equestrian world, conversations around rider size can quickly become uncomfortable. But here's the thing: talking about load limits isn’t about fat shaming — it's about equine welfare. There’s a big difference between targeting a person’s body shape and discussing what a horse can physically carry without risking pain, injury, or long-term damage.

📣 Your amount of body fat or how much you weigh does not need to be discussed. In fact, a tall muscular person can weigh more than a shorter person who has higher adipose tissue (bodyfat).
This is not a conversation about anyone’s worth, appearance, or character. It’s about physics and biomechanics (which is measurable and does not change), and the welfare of our horses.

📊 The Research Is Clear
Multiple studies support the 20% rule: horses should carry no more than 20% of their bodyweight, including tack and rider. Beyond this point, horses begin to display observable signs of stress and unsoundness — regardless of how balanced the rider is or how well the saddle fits.

🔬 Key Findings

✅ Clayton (2020) found that even with a balanced rider and appropriate tack, horses showed increased gait asymmetry, higher heart rates, and signs of discomfort when load exceeded 20% of their bodyweight.

✅ Greve & Dyson (2013) observed that exceeding this threshold often led to lameness, saddle slipping, and altered movement patterns, even in well-conditioned horses.

✅ Powell et al. (2008) demonstrated that horses carrying 25–30% of their bodyweight had significant increases in muscle soreness, heart rate, and fatigue compared to those carrying 15–20%.

⚖️ Yes, There Are Other Factors Too
It’s not just about the numbers. Factors like the age of the horse, their back health, fitness level, the type and duration of activity, and rider skill and balance all matter. A fit, skilled, and light rider may impact a horse less than an unbalanced one — but weight is still weight, and the research shows even the best riders cannot eliminate the risk once past the 20% threshold.

🤝 No Room for Bullying
There is absolutely no place for abuse, bullying, or humiliation of riders. Conversations around appropriate rider-horse matching must be sensitive, kind, and thoughtful. It’s essential to create space for honest, supportive discussions without shame.

🐴 But We Must Do More to Protect Our Horses
Our horses can’t speak up when they are struggling. It is our duty to advocate for them, to keep their welfare front and centre, and to ensure they are not placed in situations where physical harm is inevitable.

If you’re unsure whether you're within your horse’s safe load limit, consider:

✅ Weighing yourself and your tack

✅ Knowing your horse’s actual weight (not just guessing)

✅ Speaking with a vet, bodyworker, or qualified saddle fitter

✅ Exploring different breeds or horse types that better match your riding needs

🥰Let’s keep these conversations kind, factual, and horse-centred.
Protecting our horses is not up for debate.

23/04/2025

Another stunning stock option, a touch of vintage class. $50 exc pins adult or child.
Pins can be purchased with or without stocks.