29 - 31 October 2021

National Equestrian Centre, Taupo

What is Equifest

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

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New Zealand's newest equine event

From professionals to enthusiasts of all disciplines, riding levels and ages, together we can connect, learn and power the industry.

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Horse and rider in jumping competition

Competition

Two horses with trainer

Education

Horse dressed in lights

Nightshows

Horse gear

Shopping

Rider with competition horse

Competitor Zone

The Competitor Zone has everything you need about competing at Equifest; including, schedules and entries.

Horses with people celebrating

Weekend Passes On Sale Now

Starting from $120, your full Supporters Weekend Pass gives

you access to all three days and two exciting nightshows.

Equifest ends on a high

December 1st 2020Thousands of horse lovers descended upon the National Equestrian Centre in Taupo for Equifest on the weekend. The event brought together all disciplines within the equine industry for three days ofRead more

Horse fans flock to Equifest

November 26th 2020Horse lovers throughout the country are gathering in Taupo for New Zealand’s finest equine extravaganza, Equifest, kicking off tomorrow (Friday) at Taupo’s National Equestrian Centre untilRead more

A few brief thoughts about horsemanship

August 11th 2020Riding, working and training horses, as with anything, gains better results through better understanding. True horsemanship, working in a safe manner by building trust and respect, requiresRead more

A Key to Success

July 27th 2020Some time towards the end of last century I made the decision to make horses my life and my livelihood and there began a journey that has lead me to learn and teach in 19 countries and start youngRead more

Wilson sisters announced as Equifest Ambassadors

July 22nd 2020It really wouldn't be a celebration without our favourite sisters Vicki, Kelly and Amanda. The Wilson Sisters have time after time shown their commitment to New Zealand's equine industry and we areRead more

Equifest – Your equine event

July 5th 2020The community spoke and we listened. Equifest, a celebration of all things equine, is New Zealand’s newest national equine event and promises to be a groundbreaker. Held November 27 to 29th as aRead more

Our Equifest website is live

July 4th 2020The time has come, we are delighted to announce the launch of Equifest's new website! That’s right were live, check it out for all of the much anticipated news about New Zealand's newest equineRead more

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Accommodation - Camping on site and the nearest Hotel.

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