NEXT SHOW - SATURDAY 7th FEBRUARY 2026

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Equestrian Co Orderator & Cheif Steward

Teresa Atkins 

Email paparoaequestrian@hotmail.com

021 0742877 

VENUE
The Equestrian entry gate is situated between the Main Showground entry and the Paparoa War Memorial Hall. Once inside the gate you simply follow the signs to the car/float area. 

PARKING (Competitors Only)

Please park your trucks, floats, trailers in the designated areas.

CAMPING AVAILABILITY
If horse accommodation is required for Friday night, please contact Teresa Atkins.  Reserved for out of area competitors only. Pens $10.00 per horse. Limited number of pens available. Camping and horse pens available for Friday night but gate admission fee is payable for Saturday. 

ENTRIES

Entries will close on 30th January 2026 with EVO Events

No late entries will be accepted on Show day.

PROGRAMME
Lead Rein Pony

First Ridden 

Led Sport Horse

Open Pony 

Open Hack

Miniature Horses

Prize money for: 

Fancy Dress

Special Open Hunter Jumping Classes!!

this year we also have The Kaipara Hunt Club Show Jumping Ring

HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION

All competitors must comply with the terms of the Health and Safety Act 1992 and its subsequent amendments as well as the Equestrian Rules for RAS Affiliated Shows (go to www.ras.org.nz). The North Kaipara Agricultural Association will not accept responsibility in any claim from any person resulting from non-compliance with the Health and Safety Act or RAS Rules.

All riders and competitors must follow the instructions of Stewards and Officials. Competitors are responsible for ensuring animals are kept under control at all times.   The North Kaipara Agricultural Association reserves the right to order immediate removal from the Showground of any animal it considers dangerous, unruly or unmanageable.

Signing of entry form means the competitor will comply with all H & S regulations

THINGS TO BE AWARE OF 

· The Committee reserves the right to amalgamate classes if insufficient entries.
Equestrian classes (except Leisure Ring) Number holders to be worn.
Your allocated Exhibit numbers will be available on Show Day, if not previously notified (Please bring your own numbers 1-10).

·  If horse accommodation is required Friday night please advise and pay with Evo Events.  Reserved for out of area competitors only. Pens $10.00 per horse. Limited number of pens available. Camping and horse pens available Friday night but gate admission fee is payable for Saturday 

· Trophies remain with the Show.

·  All are welcome, no height certificates needed.

- Placegetters points count for The Northland Show Star Award

· Equestrian Competitors and Junior Riders please see new rules passed at RAS AGM. 2015 about age change. Rule Books available on request from RAS Head Office Canterbury or on the website www.ras.org.nz.

· All showing classes qualifying for HOY are run under RAS Rules.

· Registered Classes must have photo copy of Registration Papers with entries.

· Scratchings less 20% upon receipt of Doctor or veterinarian certificate.

SPONSORS

Northgate Lodge Supreme Ridden Exhibit, Garland.

ADDITIONAL SPONSORS

NKAA expects that from the time of producing this Schedule until Show day that additional sponsors will present themselves. All sponsors will be acknowledged publicly in various ways during and after the Show.