Rare Horse Society of NZ
Dreaming starts here!
We are available for:
LIVE DEMONSTRATIONS & BREED DISPLAYS
Host us at your event for captivating rare horse displays that showcase the unique qualities and talents of these extraordinary breeds. Witness their elegance, strength, and versatility as they represent their respective breeds. Support our efforts in promoting and preserving these rare horses for future generations.
Join us to be a part of unique and low pressure horse events to showcase your favourite breed, and the special bond with your best friend. Suitable for pleasure owners and breeders alike, a great day out to have some fun, and a fantastic way to introduce people to your breed, your stud and your passion for them.
ABOUT US:
OUR MISSION: The Rare Horse Society of New Zealand is dedicated to educating and promoting the rare horse breeds found in New Zealand.
We aim to raise awareness about their dwindling numbers, the reasons behind their rarity, and the steps being taken to revive and preserve these unique breeds.
Join us in our mission to protect and celebrate these extraordinary horses.
Paid memberships are open! Please register with the form and we will contact you with payment details.
WHY DO WE NEED A RARE HORSE SOCIETY?
A breed can become rare and then extinct in a very short time if nobody is watching. Individual Societies may work to preserve the breed numbers and keep them genetically healthy but this is not a sure thing. 28 horse breeds have gone extinct in our history for a variety of reasons most of which are the result of deliberate actions taken by humans. We think this is a real shame and hope to ensure no more breeds are lost to fashion, choice or 'being improved'.
We think a group specifically focusing on improving the opportunities for the horses and buyers to find each other and have more ways to enjoy their partnership will go a long way to making a decent difference.
We don't know what we might need horses for in the future so we must protect the vast range of genetics that centuries have developed for us. We can start by breaking down the easy barriers such as people not knowing the breeds are here, or educating against common misconceptions and stereotypes about the breeds capabilities. Next we can fundraise for specific projects. The world is our oyster, we just need the support and determined and creative minds to join and help us. And the kind souls to donate.
Liselle Silver - President of the Society speaks to the Equine Life Podcast about the vision for our society.
Rare Horse Displays and Breed Promotion
Join us for captivating rare horse displays that showcase the unique qualities and talents of these extraordinary breeds. Witness their elegance, strength, and versatility as they represent their respective breeds. Support our efforts in promoting and preserving these rare horses for future generations.
Educational Hub
Delve into the fascinating world of horse ancestry, evolution, DNA, colour genetics and gaited horses.
Get advise on breeding, foaling, importing semen and more.
Discover Rare Horse Breeds in New Zealand
Learn about the rare horse breeds residing in New Zealand. Learn about their origins, how many of each breed exist, when they arrived in the country, and their current global population.
Explore the challenges and opportunities these breeds face in thriving and preserving their heritage.
Discover where to find breeders and what they are like to own.
This website is a work in progress. Please reach out to correct and update information. We would like to feature great educational videos, photos of real horses proving their versatility and strengths, accurate preservation status numbers, news on the breeds from NZ and overseas, up to date contacts, links to websites, registries and associated entities for the breeds and more. In some instances placeholder or international images have been used where some nice local horses could be, we use what we can find at the time (hopefully without getting in trouble). We appreciate images supplied if you have any New Zealand based images.