South Island Appaloosa Event - Jan 2026

Calling all South Island competitors for this co-show in Southland!

ApHANZ is proud to be part of the Wallace Western Riding Club's January show - a fantastic three day event offering something for everyone. This is an excellent opportunity for our South Island members to compete and earn double ApHANZ points in all our classes.

Event Details

Location:

Wallace Western Riding Club

100 Otautau Wreys Bush Road

Otautau 9689

Dates & Disciplines:

This show is open to all breeds and offers classes across multiple disciplines.

• Friday, 16th January 2026 - WWRC Ranch Show (9:00 AM start)

• Saturday, 17th January 2026 - Western Performance & Halter (9:00 AM start)

• Sunday, 18th January 2026 - English, ApHANZ Points Only (9:00 AM start)

Judge:

Shane Massingham - Australia

Appaloosa Classes

SATURDAY - APPALOOSA HALTER CLASSES

Halter Classes:

• Filly 2 years & under

• Mare 3 years & over

• Gelding 2 years & under

• Gelding 3 years & over

• Colt 2 years & under

• Stallion 3 years & over

• Most Colourful Appaloosa

Plus all breed classes, Showmanship at Halter, Trail, Western Pleasure, Horsemanship, Hunter Under Saddle, Hunt Set Equitation, Costume Class

SUNDAY - ENGLISH DAY (ApHANZ POINTS ONLY)

In-Hand Classes:

• Best Presented Horse and Handler

• Youth Handler (various age divisions)

• Adult Handler

• Fashion in the Field

• Novice Pony, Park Hack, Hack (by height division)

• Paced and Mannered Pony, Park Hack, Hack (by height division)

• Open Pony, Park Hack, Hack (by height division)

Ridden Classes:

• Best Presented Horse & Rider

• Novice Youth Rider (various age divisions)

• Novice Adult Rider

• Novice Pony, Park Hack, Hack (by height division)

• Paced and Mannered Pony, Park Hack, Hack (by height division)

• Open Pony, Park Hack, Hack (by height division)

• Open Youth & Adult Rider on the flat

Jumping:

• Hunter Jumping - max 50cm

• Hunter Jumping - max 65cm

Entry Information

Entry Fees:

Halter/Youth/Beginner: $6 per class

Performance/Adult/Amateur/Rookie/Level 1: $8 per class

Ridden Hack/Park Hack/Jumping: $8 per class

Camping: $10 per night

Entries Close:

Friday, 10th January 2026

How to Enter:

Download the entry form and full show schedule below.

Complete and email to: charleen_allison@hotmail.com

Schedule & Entry Form - South Island Co-Show Jan 2026.pdf

Download PDF • 175KB

Information for Appaloosa Competitors

Membership requirement:

• All owners and competitors of Appaloosas must be financial members of ApHANZ Inc. to compete in ApHANZ double points classes.

Registration:

• All horses entered in ApHANZ classes MUST be registered prior to the show.

• Competitors must produce horse registration papers on demand.

• Non-members may show a horse in Halter events only if the horse's owner is on the grounds.

Appaloosa Specific Rules:

• False tails or additional colour of any kind are not allowed on any day during this show.

• Manes may be banded on Halter and Western performance days, and plaited on English day.

• Halter classes run under ApHANZ Inc. and AQHA-NZ breed halter rules.

• All stallions 2 years and over must be identified with a red "S" on halter or bridle at all times.

General Show Rules

Safety & Conduct:

• Dogs must be on a lead at all times - fines apply for loose dogs.

• All riders must wear approved hard hats (red or yellow) in all speed and jumping events.

• English competitors will have a gear safety check before jumping events.

• Youth may not ride or be in control of a stallion at any time during the show.

Facilities:

• ESNZ approved steel portable pens may be used during daytime (horses must be tied).

• Horses tied to trucks or floats must be under supervision.

• Floats must be attached to vehicles.

• Camping available - specify nights required on entry form.

• Manure and waste hay must be cleaned up before departure.

Contact Information:

For all enquiries:

Email: charleen_allison@hotmail.com