Associations
Trainers' Association
The NZ Trainers' Association represents the interests of New Zealand's thoroughbred racing trainers, both those holding public trainers' licences and permit to train licences. The former are those trainers who obtain their sole livelihood from training horses, while the latter are restricted to just six horses in training at any one time and are allowed to work in other areas.
The NZTA is made up of six branches throughout the country each with its own president who deals largely with regional matters relating to tracks and their local clubs. National issues are handled by the Executive Officer.
As a recognised industry organisation the NZTA is invited to make submissions regarding issues which directly or indirectly affect its members. If you would like to contact the NZTA, please see below:
Contact details
| Executive Officer: | |
| Dennis Ryan | T: 07 888 6760 |
| NZTA | M: 0274 789 520 |
| PO Box 37 | W: www.nztrainers.co.nz |
| Waharoa | |
| NEW ZALAND |
Jockeys' Association
The NZ Jockeys' Association represents the interests of New Zealand's 220 Jockeys, which consists of Amateur Riders, Apprentice Jockeys, and Jumps’ Jockeys.
Benefits of Membership
- Regular liaison with New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing
- Regular liaison with the New Zealand Racing Board
- Representation on the Equine Training Council and the Advisory Council
- Contact with all Racing Clubs
- Regular newsletters that will keep you up to date and informed of the activities of the Association and the Racing industry
- On and Off course promotions for Jockeys
- A Racing Calendar Diary which will be directly posted to you. The Diary covers all Race Meetings for the season and contains all the addresses and telephone numbers of Jockeys and Trainers
- Complimentary Spouse Badge entitling course and stand admission for partners
- Regular meetings, and social events throughout the year
- An organized, operational and enthusiastic Association
Contact details
| National President: | National Secretary: |
| Dave Taylor | Mary McCarty |
| P.O. Box 178 | P.O. Box 711 |
| Rotorua | Taupo |
| M: 0274 930 653 | M: 021 487 880 |
| F: 07 348 7696 | T: 07 377 0090 |
| E: taylordave@xtra.co.nz | E: m.mccarty@xtra.co.nz |
If you would like to know more about trainers and jockeys, why not check out our Jockey and Trainers FAQ.
