Competitions & events
From twilight jumping to national championships — everything you need to know about competing with Wanganui Petre Pony Club.
Ride Proud. Ride Petre.
Wanganui Petre competes across all disciplines.
Show Hunter Champs
Our biggest club competition — held in Foxton, September/October. Teams of 8 riders across four pony categories (60cm–90cm).
Cambridge SJ (NISJ)
Held at Kihikihi, 19–20 November. Riders must be consistently jumping at the height they wish to enter. Fun but requires travel.
Bruce Forbes Eventing
Summer eventing — fabulous fun. Both a team event and individual competition. Qualifications required as set by the organising committee.
Timberlands Eventing
The next step up from Bruce Forbes. Held in Tokoroa, 80cm & 95cm. Riders must be going confidently at this level.
Area Dressage
Lead rein to senior levels. You ride two tests on the day, in Petre uniform. Rotated between Manawatu, Whanganui, Rangitikei and Horowhenua clubs.
Area Games & Show Jumping
Games: teams of 5 riders, two age categories (10 & under / 10+). Top 5 pairs and teams advance to Zone Games. Show Jumping also held at Area level.
Show Hunter Championships
See dates on the calendar →- Team of 8 riders
- Category A ponies (60cm), B (70cm), C (80cm), hacks (90cm)
- A pony of any height can compete in any ring
- Held in Foxton — September/October
- Interest sought in July
- Training begins end of July
- Team selected during training, plus reserve/draft riders
- Draft riders may ride for another club if needed
Manawatu West Coast Area
Area competitions are run under the Manawatu West Coast region, drawing riders from Manawatu, Rangitikei, Horowhenua and Whanganui. You ride in green and black at Area level.
Championship Week — Clevedon, Auckland
Dressage: Scores from an ESNZ-judged competition feed into a points system. Submit to Area Secretary by closing date.
Show Jumping: Heights 1.05 and 1.10. Performance sheet required.
Games: Call for expressions of interest → practice → team selected.
NZPCA Eventing Champs — April
2026: Hawkes Bay, Hastings — 19–21 April
Dressage, Cross-Country and Jumping — in that sequence. Four divisions:
- Price Division (NZPC 80) — 14 & under, individual only
- MT Division (NZPC 95) — 16 & under
- DC Division (NZPC 105) — 20 & under
- A1 Division (NZPC 110) — 24 & under
HoY Show Jumping — MWC Team
Week of 24–29 March. Team of 4 represents Manawatu West Coast at Horse of the Year.
- 16 & under: 105/110cm ponies
- 17–21 years: 110/115cm hacks
- Team selected by SJ trial results
Rally attendance requirements
Riders must have attended a minimum number of working rallies in the 12 months preceding any examination date or competition entry closing date.
3 of these must be the same rider & mount combination sitting the exam or entering the competition.
2 of these must be the same rider & mount combination sitting the exam or entering.
1 of these must be the same rider & mount combination sitting the exam or entering.
Dispensation of one rally may be granted by the District Commissioner for Club and Area competitions in special circumstances.
On exam day
- Arrive at least 30 minutes before exam time
- Cost: $15 flat fee for any exam — pay to Wanganui Petre Pony Club, reference your name. Account: 03-0791-0557891-02
- Park along the road fence — keep the shed area clear
- Riders tack up themselves (younger riders may need help)
- Report to the TD (Technical Delegate) for inspection
- Advise the TD of any learning or physical challenges beforehand
- Parents must stay by the cars — do not interfere with the exam
Exam format by level
All the best of luck riders! 😊
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