North Island Appaloosa Event - Feb 2026

Calling all North Island competitors to have some fun in Tauranga!

Join us for exclusive Appaloosa classes at the Tauranga A&P Show for an enjoyable day out and friendly competition.

This is a casual no-points show, open to members and non-members. The purpose is to encourage all Appaloosa owners to get involved, build their horsemanship skills in a relaxed environment, promote the beauty and versatility of the Appaloosa horse to the public, and showcase their abilities.

Bonus: It's also ApHANZ's 51st birthday on February 24th, and this seems like a great way to celebrate!

Event Details

Location

Tauranga Racecourse

1383 Cameron Road

Greerton, Tauranga 3112

Schedule - Sat 21st February

• Gates Open: 7:30 AM

• Halter Classes Start: 10:00 AM

• Ridden Classes Start: 1:00 PM

Judge

Katrina Lau-Guild from Mt Maunganui, NZ

Eligibility

Open to all New Zealand Appaloosas

• Registered Appaloosas (spotted and solid-coloured)

• Non-registered horses that meet ApHANZ non-studbook registry requirements (easily identified as an Appaloosa or spotted horse, carries no pinto or paint bloodlines)

Classes & Schedule

HALTER CLASSES - 10:00 AM

1. Best Turned-Out Appaloosa (open to all competitors)

2. Best Conformation Appaloosa (coloured)

3. Best Conformation Appaloosa (solid coloured)

4. Most Colourful Appaloosa (judged on coat pattern)

5. Adult Handler

6. Youth Handler

7. Best Trained Appaloosa (open - pattern event)

Placings: 1st to 3rd in each class (additional placings up to 6th at judge's discretion)

Champion & Reserve Champion: Awarded on points from the above classes. In case of equal points, the judge will decide the placings.

RIDDEN CLASSES - 1:00 PM

8. Paced and Mannered Appaloosa (open)

9. Best Appaloosa Hack - Requirements: able to walk, trot, and canter

Please Note: Horses entered in this class cannot enter the Hunter class

10. Best Appaloosa Hunter - Requirements: able to walk, trot, canter, and hand gallop

11. Trek Horse (open - pattern event) - Requirements: pick up and carry a coat, rein back a few strides, dismount and pick up near fore foot, remount, bend through cones at the trot

    
    

Placings: 1st to 3rd in each class (additional placings up to 6th at judge's discretion)

Champion & Reserve Champion: Awarded on points from the above classes. In case of equal points, the judge will decide the placings.

SUMPREME CHAMPION

Awarded based on combined points from halter and ridden classes. In the case of equal points, the judge will decide.

Prizes

• Ribbons for all placings (1st - 6th where applicable)

• Prizes for Champion, Reserve Champion, and Supreme Champion

Entry Information

Entry Fees

• Full Day (Halter and Ridden classes): $50.00

• Half Day (Halter OR Ridden classes only): $30.00

How to Enter

All entries must be submitted via the online entry form with payment to the ApHANZ Show Account at time of entry. Entries will not be processed without payment.

Entries Close

Wednesday 18 February 2026

ENTER ONLINE HERE

Competition Regulations

Safety Requirements

• Safety helmets and boots with a heel are compulsory in all ridden classes and all times while mounted.

• Any safe tack is acceptable; however, it must be clean and tidy.

• Riders and handlers must wear clean and tidy attire, jackets and plaiting are optional.

• All stallions must display a stallion "S" on their bridle or halter at all times while yarded, shown, or ridden.

• Snaffle bridles only, no riding in halters.

Judging Guidelines

• While colour and markings are not primary or determinative factors in judging (excluding Most Colourful class), where two horses are equal in type, conformation, action, and soundness, the award should be made to the entry more easily recognized as an Appaloosa

• The judge's decision is their own and final and is not to be disputed

Authority

The judge or show committee has authority to dismiss any entry from the arena if the entry is not under sufficient control or for any conduct deemed unacceptable.

Program Changes

The committee reserves the right to amend the program or details as/when required.

Liability Disclaimer

ApHANZ and the Tauranga A&P Show accept no liability for any loss, damage, injury, or accident to competitors, spectators, horses, vehicles, or property occurring at or in connection with this event. All persons attend and participate entirely at their own risk.

In the event that an ambulance is ordered by the First Aid Officer, the cost of ambulance services will be the responsibility of the patient. ApHANZ and the Tauranga A&P Show are not liable for ambulance or medical costs incurred.

Participants are strongly advised to ensure they have appropriate personal accident and public liability insurance coverage.

Showground Information & Rules

Yarding

• All horses must be yarded (included in your entry fee)

• Stallions must be kept in racecourse stables behind the grandstand

• Overnight parking and racecourse stables are available behind the grandstand

• Do not tie horses to yard rails (if a rail gets broken, please notify Dianne Udy)

• No horses are to be tied to vehicles (e.g., horse floats or trucks)

• No temporary tape pens or electric fences may be erected at any time

• Horses at walking speed while mounted outside of the arena warm up area

Yard Care

• Yards must be left clean and tidy

• Remove anything you bring into the yards

• Use the muck bins/heap provided

Dogs & Other Animals

• It is preferred that dogs or other animals are not brought to the showgrounds

• If a dog must be present, it must be on a lead at all times or fully contained within a crate

Media Permission

By entering this event, you grant ApHANZ permission to use any photos or video taken during the event for promotional purposes including social media, website, and marketing materials.

Contact Information

For enquiries regarding entries, sponsorship, or volunteering:

Dianne Udy

Phone: 021 143 0289

Email: dudy195824@gmail.com