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Has spring finally arrived? That's the burning question on everyone's minds. As
we release this issue, the South Island is grappling with severe floods and a heavy
snowfall. Here's to hoping for a favourable turnaround for this year's show season.
Turning our attention to this edition and our cover story, we focus on Bundy Philpott,
who has endured the most profound lows, including losing her Olympic horse, Tresca
NZPH. Witnessing such challenges within our sport is undeniably tough. Bundy
represented New Zealand in Tokyo, but due to a rule change, she was unable to actually
compete. Upon returning to the UK, Tresca NZPH battled a series of health issues,
ultimately leading to the heartbreaking decision to euthanise him. Please delve into
this article to learn about Bundy's journey of rebuilding and resilience.
In this edition, we feature a multitude of riders who inspire us, spanning from
grassroots enthusiasts to those competing at the highest echelons of the sport. While
some may not aspire to reach the pinnacle of competition, their deep love for the sport
and their cherished horses remains unwavering, and they wouldn't trade those bonds
for anything else.
Scott Borland is undeniably an inspiration! This top real estate agent at PGG
Wrightson harboured Olympic aspirations until his show jumping career took an
unexpected turn after a freak fall. Scott has since redirected his focus, prioritising his
horses while letting go of his Olympic dreams. On a side note, it's worth mentioning
that I envy his talent for interior design. Take a look at the breathtaking barn on his
property – it's simply gorgeous!
Logan Massie is another notable figure we often spot on the circuit achieving
remarkable feats. The insights gained from reading his interview are truly enlightening.
There's no doubt that his training with Cian O'Connor in Ireland and his time spent
riding at Paul Schockemhole's barn in Germany have played a pivotal role in shaping
not only his talent but also his aspirations. I, for one, will be keenly following his career
with ongoing interest.
It was truly a pleasure for me to visit the New Zealand Equine Academy at Byerley Park
and capture photographs of the dedicated students as they worked diligently to gain
valuable experience for their equestrian careers.
Witnessing young adults who may not have had
the advantage of a rural upbringing or established
connections in the sport passionately gaining and
refining skills was a heartwarming experience.
Make sure you check out their feature on page 56.
As always, presenting this issue for you to enjoy
is a delight. I hope you find it engaging, and
until our next edition, I wish all of you fellow
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BUNDY PHILPOTT
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EVENTING spotlight
Since Bundy lost Tresca NZPH and her
beloved hound Puppet four weeks apart, she has
been putting on a brave face, but she’s the first to
admit it rocked her to the core.
“I have huge regrets about many of my
decisions,” she says. “Would Pete (Tresca) have
died at home? Did the travel contribute? I have no
idea, but I do know if I hadn’t given this a nudge, I
would have regretted it every day. If you look back
and have no regrets, you haven’t been living life,”
she says.
Bundy is on the rebuild with an exciting team
and hopes they’ll be in the mix for the 2026 World
Champs and 2028 Olympic Games. “At some
point, I hope to be able to look in the mirror and
say this (eventing) is a success and be happy to do
something else. Horses do tend to swallow you and
become all of you,” she says. “So, for now, the goal is
horses, and the world will change in the future.”
Bundy is based with Ruy and Renata Fonseca just
out of Oxford. It’s not too far from other Kiwis, and
the facilities are world-class. It helps that Ruy has
a strong New Zealand connection. The Brazilian
Olympian spent a few years based down under
with Andrew Scott.
“Ruy and Renata are lovely people and so
helpful, laidback, and accepting of Kiwi ways, like
how we turn our horses out. I am so lucky to have
found this base, and it was thanks to Blyth (Tait)
and (Sir) Mark (Todd) that it all came together.”
It’s not her first time basing in the UK. As a bold
– and by her own admission, somewhat naïve
– 19-year-old, she packed up her star Fig Jam
and another younger horse and spent five years
giving her all, including jumping clear around
Badminton. It was tough going, but out of the
challenges came the good – like her friendship
with Tim and Jonelle Price, among others.
Things have changed a lot since then. “It’s a lot
more professional now,” she says. “It’s stacked
with unbelievably good riders and nice horses.
You must be on your A game in every phase each
time you go to a competition.”
It’s also far more expensive. “It has reached a
level now that it’s nearly impossible to do without
some help along the way. It has evolved into a
business and livelihood and not so much a sport.
On one hand, that’s exciting because of what you
can achieve and the goals you can reach, but on
the other, it’s terrifying. Without a sustainable
(business) model, you’re battling a never-ending
problem. You just don’t earn that much even
when you’re at the top of the tree. You can see the
dream, goals and ambitions, and people achieving
them; you just have to find a way to keep it on the
road while you are here.”
Bundy’s most enormous support has always
been her dad, Bryan. “Every kid should be so lucky
to have a dad like mine,” she says. “I can’t do it
without him. His support has been extraordinary.
Tokyo Olympic reserve Bundy Philpott has to stop and think for a
moment about whether she regrets heading back to the UK a year and a
half ago. It has been a year from hell for the eventer, but she’s knuckling
down and looking towards the 2026 World Champs.
FINDING A
silver lining
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AT SOME POINT, I HOPE TO BE
ABLE TO LOOK IN THE MIRROR AND SAY THIS
(EVENTING) IS A SUCCESS AND BE HAPPY TO DO
SOMETHING ELSE. HORSES DO TEND TO SWALLOW
YOU AND BECOME ALL OF YOU.
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Top image - Bundy is seen here with HENTON FIRST LADY (sired by FOR EDITION), her
talented 4* horse.
Below - Bundy and JERRY tackling the CCI3*-L cross-country course at the Houghton
International Horse Trial 2022.
Lower right - Bundy shows her characteristic sense of humor, demonstrating that matching
socks isn’t always on the agenda.
I am certainly not standing on my own two feet. I have had to swallow my pride and
ask people for help – there is no other way.”
While that may be difficult for some and come with some embarrassment, Bundy
says lofty goals call for deep pockets.
“I enjoy the opportunity here. You are involved in elite sport week in and week
out, and that’s inspiring to be a part of. You can see your dreams, and that makes
you stay.”
Her dreams are wrapped up in her string of five – four of whom came from New
Zealand. Her favourite is Dark Side of the Moon LS from Longspring Sport Horses in
Masterton. “He’s my favourite and will live with me forever,” she says of the 11-year-
old 2* gelding who is by Darkminster and co-owned by Bundy and Rupert Vallance.
“I wouldn’t swap him for anything. He has endless scope and ability and is a bit of
a Mummy’s boy. There’s never a time that he doesn’t cheer me up.”
Henton First Lady (by For Edition) is Bundy’s 4* horse. The 12-year-old mare was
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Below- Bundy expresses her preference for Bates as her go-to
saddle brand, citing exceptional comfort and adjustability.
Right - Bundy resides at the picturesque estate of Ruy and
Renata Fonseca, situated just beyond the outskirts of Oxford.
previously ridden by Christen Lane and is co-owned by Bundy,
her father, and Christen and Tom Lane. “She’s the first mare I
have ever ridden competitively, and it is a testament to her that
there is now another (in the barn).”
Two Thoroughbreds made the trip to the Northern
Hemisphere with her in 2022 – The Ripper (by Battle Paint),
whom she got off the track and Jerry (by No Excuse Needed),
who came via Juliette Wood.
“The Ripper is the all-American quarterback that every
cheerleader wants to take to the prom,” Bundy says of the
11-year-old 3* gelding. “He finds dressage a little boring, but I
hope he may end up at Burghley or Badminton. I think he could
be a bit naughty for a team horse.”
Jerry, who is also 3*, is described by his owner and rider as
‘one of the good guys’.
Rounding out the team is 3* newcomer Dutch Warmblood
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Left -Bundy riding DARK SIDE OF THE MOON LS alongside
groom Emma Carver.
Opposite page, Bundy riding both HENTON FIRST LADY
(chestnut) and DARK SIDE OF THE MOON LS (dark bay).
Lola. “I am very excited for the future with this one. She has
everything you would want – beautiful, brave, bold, a nice type and
plenty of blood. I am lucky to have her in the mix.”
Lola is one that Bundy thinks has the potential to be an individual
chance at a championship.”
“I think what I have is exciting, and they all put their best foot
forward every day,” she says.
A vital part of the whole operation is the saddles Bundy
rides in. Her journey with Bates Saddles came through Bryce
Newman more than 20 years ago, and she has been a sponsored rider
for the past eight. “I was a junior rider and ended up buying a horse
off Bryce that he had to teach me to ride,” says Bundy. “The horse
was delightful, but I had no clue what I was doing. I owe much of my
motivation to Bryce – he was remarkable for me to meet at that age.”
Bryce was a Bates-sponsored rider, and after trying his Bates Caprilli
saddle, she bought one. “It became the one I rode in, and I spent a
decade in that saddle.”
She has since purchased a few more Caprilli, which have stood the
test of time. “I still have one of those original ones.”
Bundy has a Bates Victrix for jumping and an Artiste for dressage
and still has her Caprilli Close Contact. For her, the saddles tick every
box. “They are everything I look for – good quality and easy to use
with HART – Horse and Rider Technology – which includes the Easy
Change Gullet System and the adjustable CAIR cushion system. The
changes are not particularly difficult to do, and a saddle can fit any
horse in the barn regardless of age or shape. I enjoy sitting in my
saddles each day, which are comfortable for me and my horses.”
“The Bates systems make it so easy to adjust as the horse
muscles up and changes, and the other way too when they come
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in fat and unfit!”
She has a saddle fitter come twice a year for other tweaks.
Bundy says that her enduring relationship with Bates
Saddles is because of the person behind the brand in New
Zealand. She’s talking about David Jones-Parry, General
Manager of the Weatherbeeta Group, the distributors of Bates
Saddles in New Zealand. “He is just an amazing human being
and has done so much for equestrian in New Zealand .”
The respect between David and Bundy is mutual. “She is
100% loyal to the brand,” says David. “She always gives honest
feedback, genuinely cares for her horses, is super-talented,
great company and fantastic to work with. We love having her
on our team.”
For Bundy, though, there is more to the sponsorship than
saddles. “A sponsorship like this means I am connected to
home, which is hugely valuable. It isn’t easy here. I know it
looks like a rock star lifestyle, but it can be very lonely and
having that connection to Kiwi brands and people means the
world to me.”
There’s not a day that Bundy doesn’t miss home, but she’s on a
mission. “I have had these goals for a long time. If you asked me the
year we went to Tokyo whether my goals were closer, I would have
said yes, but 18 months later, I feel further away.”
She feels she owes it to Pete and Puppet to box on. “Every day, Pete
gave me everything he had, and Puppet was the same too – he was
always up for an adventure, and whatever life had in store, He lived
life to the most. I owe it to them to be the same.”
Her health has been a challenge, and Bundy had her ankle joint
fused straight out of MIQ from the Tokyo Olympic Games. “I have
osteoarthritis in my feet - but everyone has health challenges by the time
they have thrashed themselves in sport. The operation means I have no
rotation in my left foot and can’t feel the underneath of my foot.”
So, she can’t tell exactly where her foot is in the stirrup either. “I
have had to learn to figure that out without staring down at my foot.
Most of the time, it’s where it should be!”
Her right ankle is due for the same operation sometime in the
coming year.