At 17, Izzy Claringbold is one of New Zealand's leading young mounted games riders. In 2026 she was reserve champion at the New Zealand teams championships and earned selection for the New Zealand Under 18 team to compete at the World Teams Championships later this year. Her steady rise through the sport includes third at the New Zealand Under 15 championships in 2024 and consistent top placings at national level across teams, pairs, and individual competition. This Grant supports her campaign with the New Zealand Under 18 team at the 2026 World Teams Championships, where she will represent her country on the international stage for the first time.