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Tickets are flying out the door to the VIP events at the fast-approaching Takapoto Estate Show Jumping. The two-week equestrian event is known for quality – whether that be in competition, entertainment or wining and dining. Get together a group of friends, entertain corporate clients or bring the family and make the most of this incredible event that brings a taste of European showjumping to the shores of Lake Karapiro. If it’s glitz and glamour you are after, then the APL Cocktail Function (Saturday, February 29) is where you need to be. Demand is high for this top-notch event which is held in the luxurious Bellevue Arena Marquee. Enjoy a glass of bubbles, with walk....

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The Kiwis ruled in the Trans-Tasman Young Rider Test and Hawke’s Bay riders dominated Grand Prix classes at the Larsen Sawmilling Jumping and Show Hunter Championships in Gisborne today. The New Zealanders ended up with 17 points from the three days of competition against their Australian counterparts, with the visitors on nine after finishing second each time. Captain Ally Carson (Putaruru) led from the front collecting just eight faults over the six rounds aboard three different horses, making her the cleanest rider in the event. She congratulated the visitors and said she was going home “as one happy kid”. Competitors all rode borrowed horses for the....

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For French course designer Michel Ismalun, it is truly a dream come true to be heading to Takapoto Estate Show Jumping this year.

A writer, trainer and former rider, Michel has designed the world over, including as part of the team for the FEI World Equestrian Games in 2014 in his home country, but until now, New Zealand had never made the list . . . not through lack of wanting though. However, four years ago he met Takapoto show director Jaime Tiller when she was riding and he was designing at Angelstone in Canada. “I guess she enjoyed my tracks,” says Michel. “I will thank her forever for inviting me to Takapoto.” Angelstone is considered....

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PICTURED - GAT co-founder Lucy Olphert.

 The Global Amateur Tour is back at Takapoto Estate Show Jumping and hopes are high it will be bigger and better than ever. The Tour is a standalone event at the 2020 show and co-founder Lucy Olphert is looking forward to being back at New Zealand’s leading show. “Takapoto sets itself apart from other shows around New Zealand and we set our sights on being part of it from the get-go,” says Lucy. “Last year was a....