NZ RAS Competitions & Events
2020/21 President’s Shield (in acknowledgement of the support given by RAS Past President Geoff Smith) – TBA
NZ RAS Young Judges/Parader’s Competition
There is no National Competition for 2024, but please contact your District Council as they may be running a regional one.
RAS Rural Ambassador Award – 2024
Applications have opened for the 2024 Rural Ambassador Award.
Note – Entries close 31 March 2024.
Congratulations to our 2023 Finalists –
– Northern District: Sophie Holst
– Mid-Northern District: Annie Gill
– Eastern District: Niamh Barnett
– Western District: Jordyn Coplestone
– Central District: Hamish Grigg
– Southern District: Kate Cummings
CONGRATULATIONS to Sophie Holst – Rural Ambassador winner for 2023
NZ Royal Golden Fleece Exhibition
The 2024 Golden Fleece Exhibition was held on Friday 5 April, at the Rangiora Showgrounds Function Centre. Thank you to our Sponsors, Judges, Stewards and Northern A&P Association for your support with this exhibition.
Catalogue: CATALOGUE 2024
Congratulations to all placegetters and our 2024 Supreme Winners.
- Fine Wool Fleece: M Murray (Lake Tekapo)
- Strong Wool Fleeces: Rachel Humphrey (Feilding)
- Black & Coloured Fleeces: Phillippa Sanders (Geraldine)
- Mohair Fleece: Joseph Burston (Oxford)
- Suri Fleece: M & T Jackson (Southland)
- Huacaya Fleeces: A & F Walkington (Akaroa)
Wool Judging Criteria Booklet – New
NZ RAS South Island Dairy Heifer Competition
NZ RAS Interbreed Beef Judge’s Seminar
Next seminar to be advised
NZ Horse of the Year Show
See Equestrian Section of our website – Horse of the Year page – for further information
Competitions Supported by the RAS
NZ Ewe Hogget Competition, administered by NZ Sheepbreeders’ Association