Rabecca McKenzie & Laine Cameron
Vet-Farrier Scholarship 2019

For the first time the NZERF Vet–Farrier Scholarship has been awarded to a team based in Taranaki.

The 2019 recipients are veterinarian Rabecca McKenzie, and farrier Laine Cameron.

Rabecca is a 2009 Massey University graduate and worked as a Veterinarian in Matamata for 9 years before relocating to Energy Vets Ltd in Taranaki. Prior to attending University Rabecca graduated with a Diploma in Horse Business Management from Marcus Oldham College, Melbourne. She has also been a presenter at NZ Equine Veterinary Association (NZEVA) conferences and has been involved in a number of joint publications.

Laine has been a farrier for 14 years and is continually looking to upskill and learn more about shoeing the performance horse. Throughout the years, he has competed regularly at shoeing competitions in New Zealand and overseas with a highlight of his competitive shoeing career being placed 2nd at Fairies Shoeing Competition in Scotland in 2017. After completing his apprenticeship Laine started a farrier run in the Auckland area before returning to Taranaki in 2017.

The COVID-19 crisis has meant that Rabecca & Laine’s proposed trip to the USA has been put on hold in the interim.

For many years NZERF has funded the Vet-Farrier Scholarship but we are pleased this time to receive financial support from both the NZ Farriers Association and NZEVA. Their involvement is much appreciated.