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Hobby Horse Race.

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Ages: All

When: Friday 24th October, 9-11am

Where: The Demo Area

Fees: Free to enter

Prizes: Ribbons and Certificates will be presented to 1st, 2nd and 3rd placings.

The Hobby Horse Competition encourages people of all ages to buy, borrow or make their own Hobby Horse and participate in this fun-for-all competition. This section is open to everyone and allows elements of creativity and athleticism combined with a love for horses. We welcome horse owners but also hope to attract competitors who do not have access to real horses or traditional equestrian activities. Competitors with the fastest time and best performance will be awarded with a ribbon to celebrate their participation and success. Join in and have a laugh.

You can register online from 1st August. Entries closing 16th of October.

Hobby Horse making from 9-9.30am

We will have some basic supplies for you to make your own Hobby Horse if you don't already have your own. Join the fun!

Classes:

Best Presented Hobby Horse

You don't need to stress about having the flashest hobby horse in town, if you're in a pinch you can even use a mop or broom, as long as you can stay on it.  Hobby Horse making session beforehand for those who haven't brought their own

 

Dressage Display - 10 years old and under

Dressage Display - 11 years old to 16 years old

Dressage Display - 17 years old and over

We welcome competitors to make up and perform a custom workout/ dressage test ideally including walk, trot and canter.This should be a maximum of 90 seconds.

 

Barrel Race - 10 years old and under

Barrel Race - 11 years old to 16 years old

Barrel Race - 17 years old and over

Will be like a traditional  barrel race where you will have a set course and the fastest time around will be announced as the winner.

 

Two Fence Challenge - 10 years old and under

Two Fence Challenge- 11 years old to 16 years old

Two Fence Challenge - 17 years old and over

Will be like a Showjumping two fence challenge where the first jumps remains small and the second jump gets higher each round.

 

All details will be available on registration. For more information contact entries@hbap.co.nz

 

2024 Hobby Horse Results

  • 1990 - Hobby Horse Dressage Display 7 years and under

1st - Elodie Cheetham

  • 1991 - Hobby Horse Dressage Display 8 - 16 years

1st - Briar Herries

2nd - Hazel Cheetham

3rd - Hannah Thurlow

4th - Genevieve Naude

5th - Catherine Cichon

  • 1994 - Hobby Horse Barrel Race 7 years and under

1st - Elodie Cheetham

  • 1995 - Hobby Horse Barrel Race 8 - 16 years

2nd - Briar Herries

3rd - Genevieve Naude

6th - Hazel Cheetham

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