Courtney, Jess and Sophie Townsend

Based in Darfield, Canterbury, Courtney, Sophie, and Jess Townsend are competitive show jumpers who produce and compete a select team of high-quality sport horses, ranging from promising young prospects to seasoned Grand Prix performers.

Courtney Townsend is a 26-year-old show jumper. Her top mount, Corofina ECPH, a Corofino II mare she has owned for six years, competes at Grand Prix level. Last season, they won the Canterbury Mini Prix Series. This season, Courtney will also bring out her first homebred horse, Alaska CSJ, as a 5-year-old.

Sophie Townsend, 23, competes her top horse, Haupouri Heidi NZPH, at Pro Am level. Last season, they were South Island Amateur Rider winners.

Jess Townsend, 21, rides Kingslea Kiwi, aiming to compete around the 120cm level this season following a successful year of competitions.

The Townsend sisters rely on several Equine America products to maintain the health and performance of their horses. Their top three favourites are:

• Cortaflex HA Super Fenn combined with Buteless Super Strength, ideal for keeping joints in optimal condition during competition periods, especially when the ground hardens.

• Like Ice Clay, used after jumping to cool down horses’ legs; it is easy to apply and wash off.

• Appleytes, fed during the summer months to replenish essential nutrients lost through heavy exercise and sweating, with the bonus of a tasty aroma that horses enjoy.