Sophie Scott was the star of the show at the inaugural Cartown Kiwi Super Classic at Manfeild Park at the weekend, dominating the top classes with her string of very well-performed horses. Scott won the major class, the Cartown Super Star Final aboard Waitangi Skynet, and was also third with Equine America Benrose Stellar and fourth on Equine America LT Holst Eloquent. Horses and riders had to qualify earlier in the show for the star finals. Twenty-five progressed through to

Catherine Stuart from the Southern Parallel Equine Centre Project. It’s a mutual admiration society between Cartown Kiwi Super Classic founder Kevin Hansen and his gold sponsor, Catherine Stuart from the Southern Parallel Equine Centre Project. “Her efforts will change the sport of equestrian in New Zealand,” says Kevin. “It is exciting what she is doing for the sport in Ashburton, and we are absolutely thrilled she is going to share the news at the Kiwi Super Classic.” He’s

Tui Teka in full flight during EQUITANA’s The Way of The Horse. Tui Teka is a horseman, entertainer, mentor and so much more. His deep affinity with horses and the ability to work with them continues to inspire and entertain. He’s once again joining forces with long-time friend Kevin Hansen and over the three days of the Cartown Kiwi Super Classic will take a young horse from wild to willing. He’s also bringing his “old mate” Kingston out of retirement and back under the spot

The team at Cartown are all about community, so when co-owner Stephen Coutts heard about the Kiwi Super Classic, he didn’t think twice about stepping up to be the naming rights sponsor of the inaugural event. Stephen knows his way around horses – well, kind of. “I had a daughter who rode competitively and loved it,” he says. “As a company we believe in giving back – it’s a community responsibility. I like the idea of someone with the experience of Kevin (Hansen) running show