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2025 DATES COMING!

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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Equifest 2024 Merch

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A Fresh Take on Future Stars

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Mounted Games Nations Championships

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Equifest Announces VIP and Supporters Weekend Passes

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Searching for future Equifest Stars

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New Brave Pants Leg-Up Marquee

A goal of Equifest has always been to empower and support the New Zealand equine industry. So in conjunction with our supplier Carlton Hire and sponsored by The Brave Pants Co., we are excited toRead more

Save the date: Equifest Taupō 13 - 15 October 2023

It has been an interesting start to 2023, with the weather again wreaking havoc on events, horse shows and many of our summer holiday plans. So, we are excited to be able to share some good news andRead more

Our Supporters

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

 

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