Vicki, Kelly, and Amanda Wilson explained
The Wilson Sisters |
Birth Name: | Vicki Wilson, Kelly Wilson, Amanda Wilson |
Birth Place: | New Zealand |
Nationality: | New Zealander |
Occupation: | Authors, coach, television producer, equestrianism |
Father: | John Wilson |
Mother: | Heather Wilson |
Vicki, Kelly and Amanda Wilson, generally known as The Wilson Sisters, are three New Zealanders from Northland.[1]
Background
The Wilson Sisters are known in equestrian circles for helping to tame wild Kaimanawa horses, to avoid them having to be culled when the herd exceeds sustainable management numbers. They have competed in the highest level of jumping for many years.[2] They produced the popular Keeping up with the Kaimanawas show about their activities,[3] [4] which was seen by over 500,000 viewers.[5]
Works and other information
- Kelly has a pet horse called Bounce.[6]
- Kelly Wilson has been raising money for spinal cord injuries.
External links
Notes and References
- News: Keeping up with Vicki Wilson. 28 December 2016. Stuff.co.nz.
- Web site: The Wilson Sisters – Vicki, Kelly and Amanda, equestrian champions. www.teamws.nz. 2019-01-06.
- News: Keeping up with the Kaimanawas. 28 December 2016. Waikato Times.
- Web site: About Amanda Wilson. theformula.co.nz. 2019-01-06.
- News: Wilson sisters aim to take on brumbies in follow-up show. 28 December 2016. Horsetalk.co.nz.
- News: How *Kelly Wilson became the pin-up for horsey girls everywhere. 22 September 2017. NZ Herald. 2019-01-06. en-NZ. 1170-0777.