21/11/2025
If you struggle with float loading then get your hands on a copy of the next The Foundation Rider Magazine which will be available from your local supermarket. In this edition I will share some insights into creating a happy confident loader.
✨ OUR 4TH ISSUE IS OFFICIALLY OFF TO PRINT! ✨
Did you miss us?! We’ve had our very first double print due date (and it was crazy!) but we’re back, buzzing, and absolutely rearing to share an incredible Summer Issue with you. And who can believe we’re only days away from summer? ☀️🐴
🔥 EXTRA SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!
For the first time ever, The Foundation Rider will be available to buy on supermarket shelves nationwide! Look for us from December 1st — we cannot WAIT to meet even more of you in store! 🛒🎉
This bumper summer issue is overflowing with stories, knowledge, inspiration, and heart from across Aotearoa’s equestrian community, including:
📌 Business Feature: Equichip – Securing New Zealand’s horses & why microchipping matters
📌 The remarkable story of Polly the Roundabout Horse
📌 Showing Tips & Tricks with Katherine McCarthy from Atherson Stud
📌 Our TFR Kaimanawas updates, including our C**t Challenge adventures
📌 A full TFR Equifest wrap-up
📌 Miniature Horse Showing with Kristi Churches
📌 Float Loading with Ellie Harrison Wild Thyme Horsemanship
📌 Wild Hearts: Morgan Chandler-Bruce Equestrian and her double accolade
📌 Worms & parasite management with FeedXL
📌 Vet insights on managing heat stress
📌 The launch of our new Rare Horse Society column
📌 Grieving your heart horse with Brea Walker Eventing
📌 A remembrance tribute to our dearly missed equine friends
📌 Combating flies this summer
📌 The Men from Hunterville featuring Jimmy Small & his son Duncan
📌 Location Feature: Atiu Creek
📌 Four Standardbred & Thoroughbred features + a Goldie Oldie Racehorses section
📌 Summer feeding to prevent ulcers with DL Equine Nutrition
📌 Saddle fitting: Demystifying the half pad with Auckland Saddle Fit - Tailored Saddle Fitting with Christine Peart
📌 Boost the Trot with Julie Malcolm Ridewell Trainwell
📌 Foundation Flatwork with Jody Hartstone The Equine Catalyst
📌 Foundation Jumping — proudly sponsored by Duncan Equine NZ — with Kirstin Kelly Equestrian
📌 Polework with VDS Equestrian
📌 PLUS discipline features with incredible NZ riders:
Bella Small • Amy & Caitlin Delangen • Tara Sullivan • Kiri Rhodes • Lily Ramakers • Taylor des Barres Williams • Georgie Vennell • AJ Wilson
