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Your Face Isn’t the Problem. Your Cowboy Hat Might Be.

Your Face Isn’t the Problem. Your Cowboy Hat Might Be.

October 13th 2026 Ever tried on a cowboy hat and thought, “Yeah, nah. I haven’t got the head for that”? You’re not alone. Plenty of people love the idea of wearing a cowboy hat, right up until they put one on Read more

Family owned and locally operated Taupo Equestrian Supplies

Family owned and locally operated Taupo Equestrian Supplies

October 6th 2026 For equestrians who love discovering new gear, trusted brands and everything they could possibly need for their horse, Taupo Equestrian Supplies is well worth a visit at Equifest 2026. Taupo Read more

One passion, Helping horses and riders

One passion, Helping horses and riders

October 6th 2026 Whether you are competing, training, hacking out, or enjoying downtime with your horse, having the right equipment directly transforms comfort and performance for both rider and horse. Prestige Read more

Arena Grooming: The Expensive Mistakes You Want to Avoid

Arena Grooming: The Expensive Mistakes You Want to Avoid

September 16th 2026 An arena is a serious investment. The last thing you want is to shorten its life through the way you maintain it. Most costly arena problems do not begin with a dramatic failure. They build gradually Read more

VikingsRest, Iconoclast & The Boss

VikingsRest, Iconoclast & The Boss

September 13th 2026 Looking for quality equestrian products, custom leatherwork and premium horse care essentials at Equifest 2026? Make sure you visit Site 058, where VikingsRest Custom Leatherwork will be hosting Read more

Equifest Arena Side Nightshow Tables: A Hosting Experience

Equifest Arena Side Nightshow Tables: A Hosting Experience

August 17th 2026 Experience arena side hosting at one or both of Equifest's unique Nightshows. Whether you’re looking to host valued clients, reward your team or celebrate a special occasion, an Equifest arena Read more

Country Music Star Kaylee Bell to Headline Equifest’s 4CYTE™ Festival of Speed!

Country Music Star Kaylee Bell to Headline Equifest’s 4CYTE™ Festival of Speed!

July 16th 2026 New Zealand country music superstar Kaylee Bell will headline Equifest’s Friday night show event, the 4CYTE™ Festival of Speed, delivering a live concert as part of the evening of fast-paced Read more

Brett Parbery Makes a Flying Visit to Equifest 2026 for Exclusive Masterclass

Brett Parbery Makes a Flying Visit to Equifest 2026 for Exclusive Masterclass

May 30th 2026 Equifest 2026 is thrilled to welcome internationally respected Australian dressage rider and coach Brett Parbery for an exclusive Masterclass appearance this October. Known for his horse-first Read more

Council‑backed events bring sport, culture and crowds to Hamilton

Council‑backed events bring sport, culture and crowds to Hamilton

May 12th 2026 Hamilton is set to welcome one of New Zealand’s largest equestrian lifestyle events, with Hamilton City Council confirming a three-year sponsorship agreement for Equifest through its Major Event Read more

Equifest, New Zealand’s Largest Equine Event Announces Major Move to Hamilton

Equifest, New Zealand’s Largest Equine Event Announces Major Move to Hamilton

February 11th 2026 Equifest, New Zealand’s Largest Equine Event Announces Major Move to Hamilton Equifest, New Zealand’s leading equine event, is preparing to deliver three days of action-packed education, Read more

Carriage driving at Equifest 2025

Carriage driving at Equifest 2025

October 11th 2025 Carriage driving competitions in New Zealand offer a wonderful mix of tradition, skill, and excitement. Drivers and their horses compete across a range of events: Dressage, from the basics through to Read more

Show Hunter Joins Equifest for the First Time

Show Hunter Joins Equifest for the First Time

September 5th 2025 For the first time ever, Show Hunter will feature in the Equifest lineup, adding another exciting discipline to the festival programme. The Show Hunter competition will take place on Friday and Read more

Beyond The Bit Announced as Sponsor of Friday Nightshow

Beyond The Bit Announced as Sponsor of Friday Nightshow

September 2nd 2025 Equifest is thrilled to announce Beyond The Bit as the official sponsor of the Friday Nightshow – Festival of Speed, a high-octane evening of competition and entertainment. Taking place on Friday Read more

Rare Breeds Display

Rare Breeds Display

August 29th 2025 Equifest 2025 will showcase some of New Zealand’s most unique and endangered horse breeds, thanks to the Rare Horse Society of New Zealand. This passionate group was founded by two members of the Read more

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16 - 18 October 2026
Claudelands Events Centre, Hamilton

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