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18-20 OCTOBER 2024
TAUPO

Equifest is a three-day festival where we come together to connect and share our passion for all things equine. Join us for a celebration of Education, Competition, Shopping and Nightshows.

EDUCATION

A combination of clinics and seminars feature as part of Equifest’s educational lineup.

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COMPETITION

With great prize money up for grabs and an exciting schedule of ESNZ series and support classes - there are plenty of reasons to enter and be part of the action.

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DEMOS

Equifest demos highlight a variety of equine disciplines in an engaging, educational, and interactive way.

Demonstrations are organised and led by professionals and clubs passionate about sharing their skills, allowing the audience to learn something new.

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SHOPPING

Shop all your favourite equine exhibitors all in one place with avenues of exhibitors selling everything from horse tack and horse floats to lifestyle products.

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GRAB YOUR BESTIE AND PLAN YOUR VISIT

Three days of equine action, plus two Nightshows!

25+

EDUCATIONAL EQUINE EXPERTS

150+

SCHEDULED TIMETABLE SESSIONS OVER 3 DAYS

190+

EXHIBITORS & EQUINE BRANDS

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Thank you to the wonderful group of businesses who support Equifest.

 

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