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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. Bon
Jan 54 min read


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
Jan 53 min read


RESULTS Appy Costume Showdown 2025
What an incredible response to our first-ever Appy Costume Showdown. We are absolutely blown away by the creativity, effort, and enthusiasm you've all shown. Every single entry was fantastic in its own unique way, making this incredibly difficult to judge! We would like to say a huge THANK YOU to... Our Judges: Kate Hewlett of Kate's Riding Centre in Kerikeri, bringing years of successful eventing and instructing experience David Adkins of Double A Appaloosas, a longtime bree
Nov 30, 20252 min read


Appy Costume Showdown 2025
This year ApHANZ is blending Halloween with the traditional Costume Class for an online photo showdown bringing fun and frivolity to all Appaloosa lovers! Whether you're a seasoned competitor or just love dressing up, this is your chance to demonstrate your creativity and horsemanship while promoting our Appaloosa community. FREE to enter Open to ALL NZ Appaloosas (members and non-members) Mystery Appaloosa Prize Packs for the winners Pure fun, no travel required,
Oct 11, 20252 min read


Celebrating Progress - Website Launch & Association Updates
Welcome to our 'new look' website - this has been on the wish list and a work in progress for some time now. Over the past few years, we've faced many challenges. One of those was discovering our website agent had passed away months earlier, and his business had quietly passed away with him..... including our website and online studbook. We were at a loss as to what to do, but with help from friends, we rallied a cost effective temporary measure which has now served its purpo
Sep 29, 20255 min read

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