About Us | NZERF

The NZERF was established in 1976 and incorporated as a board in 1981 under the provisions of the Charitable Trusts Act 1957.
The aims of the NZERF are;

To promote and expand public knowledge regarding the welfare, breeding, feeding, management, health and performance of horses of all types
To encourage the study and understanding of horses
To promote or assist research and other scientific work in connection with horses
To make public the results of research and other scientific work regarding horses
To instigate or assist projects relating to the advancement of horses

The NZERF Board consists of two members appointed by New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing, one member appointed by Harness Racing New Zealand, one member appointed by the New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders Association, one member appointed by the New Zealand Standardbred Breeders Association, one member from Massey University, one member from the Equine Branch of the New Zealand Veterinary Association, one member from the New Zealand Racing Board, one member from Equestrian Sport New Zealand, one member from the New Zealand Pony Club Association, and one member representing New Zealand Equine Researchers.

Current members of the NZERF Board are:

PATRON
Sir Patrick Hogan, KNZM CBE. Cambridge Stud Ltd, Cambridge

CHAIRMAN
Dr Tim Pearce, BVSc, B.Agr.Sc.