RAS NZ Showing Championships 2026
RAS NZ Showing Championship Show 2026
These are the Shows that have forwarded their schedules to RAS Head Office for checking to ensure that their showing sections they have noted as qualifiers and have been signed off.
If you are entering/have entered a show that is not listed – please follow the Show up to ensure that their schedule showing sections have been signed off with Head Office.
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT…
Since the announcement of the qualifications required for our show, the RAS NZ Showing Championships organising committee, have received an overwhelming number of inquiries from super excited competitors, in regard to the possibility of implementing a “tier 2” for our show. The organising committee have given this a lot of consideration and tossed around multiple variations of what tier 2 could look like.
We created this show, not only due to the cancellation of HOY, but also because it provided us with an opportunity to create something of our own, which has been asked for by many people for a number of years . A show for our own competitors, a show that would continue to support our membership, being our A&P Shows and kindred societies.
We understand that our show announcement in January, provided limited opportunities for competitors to gain full qualifications, given that HOY was cancelled back in November of 25.
For these reasons, we have decided that implementing a Tier 2 would maximise the opportunity for competitors to attend while still holding the integrity of a Championship show.
Therefore, we will now accept entries for Tier 2. For a full breakdown of Tier 2 qualifications, please refer to the updated conditions on Evoevents or head to our RAS NZ Showing Championships Facebook page.
If you are unsure of your qualification, please refer to the Showing Conditions and Regulations 2026.
Any other enquiries please email cara.oconnor477@gmail.com.
PLEASE NOTE: Where classes reach maximum capacity for the time frame allowed, tier 1 entries will be prioritized and Tier 2 will be accepted on a first-in-first-serve basis. At close of entries, you will be notified if your entries have been declined.
We hope this decision will enable as many competitors as possible to join us this year and help us to create an amazing foundation show that we can continue to build on and improve for years to come.
Keep up to date with all information: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61587157262590
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS for your support…
- PLATINUM
Anonymous Sponsor
Bay Ford Hastings – Part of Hawke’s Bay Motors Ltd
Irish Draught Horse Society of NZ
Milan Park
NZ Thoroughbred Racing
PhoneLife
Regent Park
- GOLD
Equissage
Jackson Family
Linden Riding Pony Stud
Oaklane Stables Premium Chaff
Prydes Easifeeds (2)
Pukemaka Trust
Roach Family
Waddell Family
- SILVER
Awatere Farm
Year of the Horse Show
Tir Na nOg Irish Draughts NZ
- PRODUCT
Cambridge Equestrian
Equestrian Elegance NZ
NZ Riding Pony
Pony Breeders Society of NZ
Rachel Stringfellow Photography
Schedule: Schedule of classes – as at 21 Feb 2026
Entries: Via EvoEvents – entries close 8 March 2026.
Conditions and Regulations: Showing Conditions and Regulations 2026 – 21 Feb 2026
Workouts: Note: The Led Horse & Pony Workouts will be allocated by the Judges on the day.
Judges: Jamie Bell (AUST), Michael Gates (AUST), Toni Guenther (AUST), Janice Macdonald (NZ), Helen Starkie UK), Paul Starkie UK).
Workouts: Will be posted soon.
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HOY – 2026 Show Cancellation
The 2026 Horse of the Year Show has been cancelled after organisers were unable to secure
the funding required to deliver the nation’s premier equestrian event.
Press Release by HOY Event Management – FINAL PRESS RELEASE FINAL 3 12 25
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