THOROUGHBRED Show Horse Series

NZTR to sponsor Thoroughbred A&P Show Series

RAS is excited to announce that New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing will continue their commitment to supporting the Royal Agricultural Society by sponsoring the NZTR Thoroughbred A & P Show Series during the 2025.2026 season.

This sponsorship, to the value of $10,000, is made possible by funds allocated from the 1% levy on stakes which is used to support and maintain the welfare of thoroughbreds.

The series will include over 50 shows around the country, culminating in a finale at the New Zealand Horse of the Year Show in March 2025.  Any show after 21 February 2026 convening a Thoroughbred class, points will go through to the 2026.2027 Series.

• SHOW PARTICIPATING in SERIES – NZTR 2025.2026 – Web

Competitors are judged on conformation, paces and manners. Successful horses will show true thoroughbred qualities and will be required to gallop when room permits.

The first A & P Show of the season was at Matamata on the 12^th of October.

Note: Please ensure you read the conditions of entry before entering the class at your Show.

THANK YOU to NZ Thoroughbred Racing for their generous support to this class at RAS affiliated Shows/Events.

2026 Series Winner – Anne Hjorth and Tennesse

Congratulations to the 2025.2026 Series placegetters…

1^st – Anne Hjorth – Tennesse
2^nd – Vanessa Everton – Hushed
3^rd – Charlotte Waddell – Mini Coopa
4^th – Adrienne Van Den Berk – Super Gun