Windsor Park's Rodney Schick appointed to NZTR board

Media Release - Friday March 8

The New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing (NZTR) Members’ Council has appointed Rodney Schick as a Director of NZTR’s Board, effective immediately.

Schick’s position fills the vacancy left by current TAB NZ General Manager Commercial, Jason Fleming, who left NZTR’s Board in July 2023.

Windsor Park Stud principal Rodney Schick as been appointed to NZTR's board.

Schick brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the Board of Directors, having run his own large-scale Stud Farm operation, Windsor Park Stud, for more than 20 years with his wife Gina.

The Stud Master is looking forward to commencing duties for NZTR.

“What really drew me to take up this position is that it’s my life's work and I’m incredibly passionate about it,” he said.

“I understand all aspects of the industry, I’ve done most things in this world other than being a horse trainer or jockey. I have spent a long time both racing and breeding horses and I understand the fundamentals of what makes this industry tick.”

When thinking about the future of the industry, Schick reflected on the journey New Zealand racing has been on over the last 12 months.

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“Now really is the time to be involved,” he said. “With the entry of Entain, we have the opportunity to make a difference and this, coupled with some of the legislation that was brought in through Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters, enables us to be able to make some significant changes, working collaboratively with them and New Zealand’s racing clubs.

“I’m thoroughly looking forward to beginning my tenure, working alongside the current NZTR board and management to make a significant impact on our industry.

NZTR Members’ Council chairman Jeff McCall welcomed Schick’s addition to the Board of Directors.

“We are thrilled to appoint Rodney to the Board and believe his business experience, coupled with strong industry knowledge makes him a great fit.

“He is a passionate member of our industry and we are looking forward to his contribution moving forward.”

As a result of NZTR chairman Cameron George’s recently announced departure, the Members’ Council will be advertising for a further NZTR Board Director in due course.

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