New Zealand Miniature Horse Association 2024 National Show

"It's a kind of magic" - The slogan for the 2024 NZ National Miniature Horse Association title show, being held on Easter weekend (29th, 30th, 31st & 1st) in the RDA indoor arena at the Canterbury Agriculture park

NZMHA would like to invite everyone to this Free event, come down and meet and learn about the beautiful, versatile small horses - a horse for everyone.

4 days of exciting competition, with exhibitors coming from all over the country, the best of the best in New Zealand. Horses range from foals - 4 months old to 10 years+


The New Zealand Miniature Horse Association Inc. (NZMHA) was formed in 1996 by the amalgamation of the New Zealand Miniature Horse Breeders Association and the Miniature Horse Association of New Zealand, both of which had been operating since 1990. NZMHA became affiliated to the Royal Agricultural Society of New Zealand in 1998 in recognition of it's efforts in establishing the breed register for Miniature Horses in New Zealand. NZMHA now has in excess of 534 members spread through out New Zealand and the World with the number of registered Miniature Horses exceeding 15,000

The role of NZMHA is to provide a national structure meeting the diverse needs and interests of the miniature horse owners throughout New Zealand. NZMHA is a non-profit member governed organisation. All major decisions are made by the members through the Annual General Meeting or by way of Special General Meetings. The day to day management of the Association is delegated to NZMHA Council which is comprised of a nationally elected executive and regionally elected delegates. NZMHA has defined seven regions within New Zealand with the NZMHA Members in each region being represented by Regional Delegates. Within New Zealand NZMHA has a number of Affiliated Clubs which provide fellowship and education for Miniature Horse owners in their areas. All members are encouraged to become involved in these local clubs.

The timetable of events are as follows, for those non mini horse folk, a 'Cat A and Cat B refer to the different height categorys in the miniature horse world with Cat A being a bit smaller and Cat B a bit bigger' - Trail is an obstacle course, hunter is jumping and harness is like a carriage driving.

Friday 29th Morning – Start Time no earlier than 9:00am

Official Show Opening - Followed by a 15min break before Classes Start
Youth Halter Cat A and B
Youth Harness Cat A
Youth Harness Cat B
Youth Trail Cat A
Youth Trail Cat B
Youth Hunter Cat A
Youth Hunter Cat B

Friday Afternoon – Start Time no earlier than 3:00pm
Futurity
Breeders Showcase
3 x 1 Owner
Stud Awards
Progeny Classes
Sweepstakes A & B

Saturday 30th, Morning – Start Time no earlier than 8:30am

Cat A Harness
Cat B Harness
Cat A Trail
Cat B Trail
Cat A Hunter
Cat B Hunter

Saturday Evening – Start Time no earlier than 4:00pm
Youth Awards
Costume
Fashion In the field
Liberty

Sunday 31st Morning – Start Time no earlier than 8:30am
Cat A Halter
Cat A Showmanship


Monday Morning – Start Time no earlier than 8:30am
Cat B Halter
Cat B Showmanship
All Round Award Presentation
Official closing of the Show

So bring down the kids, auntys, uncles, grandparents and mates, a few chairs and some snacks and settle in for some fierce competition.