Riders ‘blown away’ by NZ indoor jumping show
Rocking as well as riding is laid to perish an annual characteristic inward Dunedin, at the Forsyth Barr Stadium, next the success of Ride the Rhythm end Fri night.
Event organiser Kevin Hansen, who orbit together the equestrian extravaganza alongside a concert yesteryear The Hollies, says the unique combination provided the 7000 strong crowd alongside a fantastic mix of amusement as well as proved the versatility of the stadium equally an particular venue.
“The stadium is incredible; it’s a Earth degree equestrian venue. The huge contingent of Australasian riders who competed on Fri were simply blown away yesteryear everything. The stadium turf jumped inward a higher house expectations as well as the crowd enjoyed spectacular views. The equestrians loved the atmosphere, as well as the public, including non-equestrian followers, were riveted yesteryear the action.”
Kevin Hansen, who is likewise the managing director of the New Zealand Horse of the Year show, is already talking almost his plans for Ride the Rhythm inward 2014.
“Ride the Rhythm has orbit its commencement stake inward the Blue Planet as well as it’s solid. The Super Grand Prix had it all – sensational performances, drama, as well as suspense, correct until the end rider’s circular as well as the atmosphere inward the stadium was electrical for the New Zealand superlative tape breaking attempt. And for sheer amusement value, New Zealand’s newest equestrian sport, the fast as well as furious scurry driving, was an absolute crowd favourite.
“The success of this first final result way it tin solely larn bigger. I actually believe it has the potential to perish ane of the most prestigious equestrian events inward Australasia as well as am confident that side yesteryear side fourth dimension we’ll lead maintain roughly of the large equestrian guns hither from Europe.”
According to Hansen, the horses caused minimal harm to the turf as well as for sure no to a greater extent than than a few rugby matches played dorsum to dorsum mightiness do.
Hansen says the horses as well as the Hollies mix had raised roughly eyebrows but backs his final result formula.
“I wouldn’t alter the format. I know roughly people were initially puzzled almost mixing music alongside equestrian sport but why not? That’s the beauty of the stadium, you lot tin run unique events here. We did as well as 7000 people enjoyed the Hollies who played every vocal the crowd had come upwards to hear.
“I already lead maintain my sights assail roughly other world-class music deed to headline Ride the Rhythm side yesteryear side twelvemonth as well as I’m confident, straight off that the populace lead maintain enjoyed this spectacle that we’ll push clit twice the crowd side yesteryear side time.”
Darren Burden, CEO, Dunedin Venues was pleased alongside the success of the evening.
“Events similar Ride the Rhythm actually showcase the unique multipurpose nature of the stadium. We lead maintain received lots of positive feedback, then there’s a existent appetite for these types of events.
“We aspect frontwards to working alongside the final result organisers in ane lawsuit to a greater extent than to hit on the success of this year’s Ride the Rhythm.”
Tourism Dunedin CEO, Hamish Saxton, who described the final result equally a creative initiative, says he’s delighted Ride the Rhythm was pronounced such a success.
“It’s actually pleasing that the organisers got such practiced back upwards from our community, as well as from out of town. The final result has an exciting hereafter for Dunedin, equally it puts the urban heart as well as Forsyth Barr Stadium on the equestrian events circuit.”
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