Ages: All
When: Friday 24th October, 9-11am
Where: TBC but will likely be the Demonstration 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 6th 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