Fundraising to get Carys and Patrick to Adelaide to represent NZ

$1,000 of $1,000 goal
Given by 13 generous donors in 20 days

Carys & OTTB Nemesis head to Adelaide for Oceania Eventing Champs 🇳🇿 First NZ team debut! $14k travel—any support appreciated 💚

Hastings, Hawke's Bay

Carys and her talented off-the-track Thoroughbred, Nemesis (aka Patrick), from Hastings are heading to Adelaide to represent New Zealand at the Oceania Eventing Championships in April 2026 🇳🇿

Carys is currently ranked #6 Under 25 in the world!

Having produced Patrick herself in his second career as an eventer—after previously being a racehorse—this is an incredibly special milestone for Carys. It will also be her first time wearing the Silver Fern with the team, making it even more exciting.

Getting there is no small feat. It costs over $14,000 just for Patrick’s return flight from Auckland to Adelaide, not to mention all the additional expenses involved in competing internationally.

There may be the potential that this combo heads off to the UK after this event also.

Every dollar truly makes a difference. If you’re able to spare a dollar or two to support their journey, it would be hugely appreciated.

Thank you for helping make this dream a reality 💚

Brierley Hope's involvement (page creator)

I’m her second Mum 🥰😍

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Flights from Auckland to Adelaide and return.

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Latest update

Goal reduced  20 March 2026

We’ve made the decision to lower our fundraising goal from $14,000 to $1,000.

While the opportunity to compete is incredibly exciting, Carys is very humble and doesn’t feel comfortable asking for such a large amount of support. Instead, we’ve set a smaller, more achievable goal that reflects her desire to contribute as much as she can herself.

Any support—big or small—will still make a meaningful difference and is hugely appreciated as she works towards representing NZ at the Eventing Championship.

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Latest donations

Lindsay
Lindsay 3 hours ago
$100
Alex
Alex 8 hours ago
Good luck in Adelaide! Hope you and Patrick absolutely smash it - proud to support you xx
$50
Jo
Jo 9 hours ago
Well down Carys go get them!!
$200
Guest Donor
Guest Donor 13 hours ago
Enjoy every minute ….. after the dressage!!!
$100
Nadine
Nadine 14 hours ago
$100

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This campaign started on 18 Mar 2026 and ends on 18 Jun 2026.