Dr. Tim Pearce
NZERF Chairman

Meet Tim Pearce, Chairman of the Board for the New Zealand Equine Research Foundation (NZERF).

Tim has been an equine veterinary practitioner for 40 years, specializing in performance horses, including racehorses and sport horses. In addition to his veterinary work, Tim has been an avid competitor at the Grand Prix level in show jumping and held many roles in the management and selection of international show jumping teams, including three Olympic Games.

At the 2023 Annual NZVA Conference Tim was awarded the Brian Goulden Prize which recognises Outstanding Equine Veterinarians.

Despite his busy schedule, Tim remains actively involved in hunting and breeding horses. With his wealth of knowledge and experience, Tim has been a part of the NZERF for over 30 years and is serving as its current Chairman.