Membership Structure Review

Membership Structure Review

Why review at all? Member numbers have been declining at an average of 3.1% per year for the last sixteen years. 2012 stand-still with 2011 Membership Numbers 2005-2011 8,000 Number of Members 7,000 6,000 5,000 4,000 3,000 1995 1998 1999 2001 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Year

Why review at all? Horse membership has declined at 3.2% over the last four years. 2012 small increase on 2011 Registered Horse Numbers 2008-2011 6000 # of Horses 5500 5000 4500 4000 2008 2009 2010 2011 Year

Background Growth Plan launched June 2011 Primary target to increase participation by lowering barriers ESNZ Board identified the membership/horse registration system as the most significant barrier Previous research had identified a large number of riders/horses/ponies not competing in ESNZ events/shows Attendance at training events anecdotal evidence

Rest of NZ I like riding but don t own a horse Own horse(s) but don t want to participate in ESNZ activities Recreational, trekking, breeding etc Could compete/participate in ESNZ Activities, but don t Pony Club, Adult Riding Club, Showing, Breeds, Hunting etc ESNZ Members 6000 10-12,000? 12-15,000????

Core Principles of Review That significant barriers to participation exist within ESNZ s current structures; That those barriers affect potential new participants to a greater degree than existing members; That those barriers are having a significant negative impact on the attractiveness of ESNZ competition to those not currently in membership; That those barriers are creating an increasing climate of non-compliance with ESNZ regulations at local and regional shows/events/rides; ESNZ membership is perceived as elitist, often for those with Olympic ambition;

Core Principles of Review That there is a large pool of riders with horses who would wish to compete in ESNZ competitions if the barriers to participation were lowered; That membership of ESNZ, at its lowest level, should be free of charge; That basic non-competing membership should be free of charge; That, where a membership fee is charged, members should pay no more than one fee; That an ESNZ member should be able to compete in all ESNZ disciplines with no additional fee.

Survey Results 328 completed membership survey Majority of comments endorse the core principles What members told us: Barriers to participation exist, but if lowered / reduced more people would compete Don t mind paying, but want to pay less as it is currently too expensive Want to compete more often and in more disciplines (if there was a single horse fee that covered all disciplines) Current membership structure is too complex That new members who would wish to compete in ESNZ competitions if the barriers are lowered are Pony Club, Adult Riding Club, Hunt Club and those currently competing at free training days, sports days, ribbon days.

Survey Results Do you agree that membership for riders competing at the most participatory levels should be free? of the 32.3% that said yes some still believed it wasn t feasible Or charge a very small fee. Free would be nice but probably not realistic. That would be nice realistically there has to be some charge but perhaps lower or no entry levy.

Survey Results What additional disciplines would you participate in if there was not additional cost? Over 70% would compete in Dressage or Show Hunter Over 50% would like to try Eventing

Survey Results Other Feedback Entry level events too hard Low Hunter is good Eventing needs to lower heights Want to compete with similar level riders Rules Too numerous and complex Need tutorials Mandatory clothing / gear too expensive, esp at lower levels Officials Unwelcoming officials Many riders not helpful to newcomers re what to do, where to go, how things work Full survey results have been passed onto each discipline

Analysis - all ESNZ

Analysis SJ/SH Max Height # of Starts % of Total <=0.7m 2874 7% 0.8m 4113 9% 0.9m 5723 13% 1.0m 8306 19% 1.1m 8568 20% 1.15m 2805 7% 1.2m 4003 16% 1.3m 3016 7% 1.4m 1000 2% 1.5m 614 1% 1.6m+ 84 0%? 2587 6% Total 43693

Analysis SJ/SH

Income Requirements Any new membership/registration structure to keep income at current levels ESNZ Central Revenue Revenue ESNZ Membership Fees $297,000 ESNZ Horse/Pony Registration Fees $227,000 Day Registrations $9,000 Total $533,000

Income Requirements Discipline Revenue Entry Levies Annual Starts Revenue Dressage $34,000 $82,000 $116,000 Endurance $30,000 $14,000 $44,000 Eventing $120,000 $51,000 $171,000 Showjumping $0 $256,000 $256,000 Total $184,000 $403,000 $587,000

What you currently pay Under the current model you pay: $183 (Junior rider, 1 horse) Junior Competitor = $55 Pony = $35 SJ / SH Pony Start = $93 SJ / SH Pony Start = $93 $258 (Senior rider, 1 horse) Senior Competitor = $110 Graded Horse x 1 = $55 SJ Horse Start x 1 = $93 $406 ( advanced rider, 2 horses) Senior Competitor = $110 Graded Horse x 2 = $110 SJ Horse Start x 2 = $186

Proposed Membership Model Single Membership fee Regardless of age Cheaper fee or discount for junior members? Regardless of competing or not Should a separate non-competing membership be offered? Life members? First year of membership free to trial the sport

Proposed Horse Levels

Proposed Solution 1 1 level of rider membership - $45? 3 levels of horse membership Level 1 = $0 Level 2 = $115? Level 3 = $230? Entry levies to remain at the same level for all disciplines $936k collected centrally What you would pay $160 (Junior rider, 1 horse) Membership fee = $45 Level 2 horse = $115 Difference = + $22 $275 (Senior rider, 1 horse) Membership fee = $45 Level 3 horse = $230 Difference = - $17 $505 (Adv rider, 2 horses) Membership fee = $45 Level 3 horse x 2 = 460 Difference = - $99

Proposed Entry Levy If entry levies brought in will have 2 more options. Members will pay much less to be registered But pay more at the gate Showjumping Current Levy $0 New Levy 43,693 starts / $256k = $5.86

Proposed Solution 2 1 level of rider membership - $45? 3 levels of horse membership Level 1 = $0 Level 2 = $54? Level 3 = $108? Entry levies increased to cover all discipline revenue requirements What you would pay $99 (Junior rider, 1 horse) Membership fee = $45 Level 2 horse = $54 Difference = + $84 $153 (Senior rider, 1 horse) Membership fee = $45 Level 3 horse = $108 Difference = + $105 $261 (Adv rider, 2 horses) Membership fee = $45 Level 3 horse x 2 = 216 Difference = + $145

Proposed Solution 3 1 level of rider membership - $45? 2 levels of horse membership Level 1 = $0 Level 2 = $78? Entry levies increased to cover all discipline revenue requirements What you would pay $123 (Junior rider, 1 horse) Membership fee = $45 Level 2 horse = $78 Difference = + $60 Same as above for Senior Rider, 1 horse $201 (Adv rider, 2 horses) Membership fee = $45 Level 2 horse x 2 = 156 Difference = + $205

Next Steps 23 rd May ESNZ Board considered the proposal June second consultation period opens Discipline feedback Present to discipline AGMs Mid July second feedback deadline Early August Membership Review Group reconvenes to assess feedback 15 th August ESNZ Board to approve final proposal 14 th September ESNZ Annual General Assembly 1 st June 2013 Changes take effect

Other Transitional Arrangements significant: IT/Database/Website/show & event software Constitution/GenRegs/Disc Rules New Introductory (Level 1) competitions Promotion of new structure to non-members National Office systems Discipline financial implications Show/Event Category Area Opportunities