http://www.equifest.co.nz/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.equifest.co.nz en-us Sun, 11 Oct 2026 18:43:10 +1300 Rocketspark http://www.equifest.co.nz/blog/post/171286/family-owned-and-locally-operated-taupo-equestrian-supplies/ 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 Equestrian Supplies is the largest equestrian retail store in the Central Plateau area, with a huge selection of horse gear, rugs, rider wear, safety products, pet products, horse feed, supplements and many more.... Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:57:49 +1300 http://www.equifest.co.nz/blog/#post171286 http://www.equifest.co.nz/blog/post/171281/one-passion-helping-horses-and-riders/ 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 Equestrian is excited to showcase premium equestrian brands at Equifest.Visit us at Site O83 to explore leading gear from Prestige Italia Saddles, Equilibrium Therapy & Protection, and Mountain Horse, as well as to receive expert advice from qualified saddle fitters.... Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:04:05 +1300 http://www.equifest.co.nz/blog/#post171281 http://www.equifest.co.nz/blog/post/170418/arena-grooming-the-expensive-mistakes-you-want-to-avoid/ 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 as footing moves, traffic patterns form and grooming repeatedly works the same areas in the same way. By the time the damage is obvious, it is usually expensive to fix.Here are four maintenance habits worth watching.... Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:06:47 +1200 http://www.equifest.co.nz/blog/#post170418 http://www.equifest.co.nz/blog/post/170423/vikingsrest-iconoclast--the-boss/ 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 Iconoclast Support Boots and The Boss Mane & Tail Elixir.With more than 30 years working in the saddlery manufacturing trade, VikingsRest owner Cookie has built an extensive knowledge of the equine industry, from racing and breeding through to competition and recreational riding.Cookie formally serve... Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.equifest.co.nz/blog/#post170423 http://www.equifest.co.nz/blog/post/168802/equifest-arena-side-nightshow-tables-a-hosting-experience/ 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 side table offers a memorable experience.Enjoy an evening of equestrian entertainment, hospitality and the very best of Equifest, with a dining experience designed to make your night extra special.Choose from Friday’s 4CYTE™ Festival of Speed or Saturday’s Pragma ... Mon, 17 Aug 2026 13:59:08 +1200 http://www.equifest.co.nz/blog/#post168802 http://www.equifest.co.nz/blog/post/167668/country-music-star-kaylee-bell-to-headline-equifests-4cyte-festival-of-speed/ 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 equestrian entertainment at Claudelands Events Centre, Hamilton.The evening kicks off with a thrilling showcase of showjumping competition where speed, skill and horsemanship are on show. The action then ramps up as barrel racers race through the iconic cloverleaf pattern, before the ever-popular scurryi... Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:58:11 +1200 http://www.equifest.co.nz/blog/#post167668 http://www.equifest.co.nz/blog/post/165606/brett-parbery-makes-a-flying-visit-to-equifest-2026-for-exclusive-masterclass/ 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 philosophy, practical coaching style and ability to connect with riders of all levels, Brett has built a reputation as one of Australia’s most influential dressage educators. His career spans everything from rodeo and horsemanship through to representing Australia on the world stage in dressage, including... Sat, 30 May 2026 09:21:41 +1200 http://www.equifest.co.nz/blog/#post165606 http://www.equifest.co.nz/blog/post/165607/councilbacked-events-bring-sport-culture-and-crowds-to-hamilton/ 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 Sponsorship Fund.The funding announcement comes as Council celebrates another successful year of major events across the city, with thousands of visitors attending Council-supported sporting, cultural and community events throughout 2025–26.Deputy Mayor Geoff Taylor, Chair of the Major Events Subcomm... Tue, 12 May 2026 00:00:00 +1200 http://www.equifest.co.nz/blog/#post165607 http://www.equifest.co.nz/blog/post/160347/equifest-new-zealands-largest-equine-event-announces-major-move-to-hamilton/ Equifest, New Zealand’s Largest Equine Event Announces Major Move to HamiltonEquifest, New Zealand’s leading equine event, is preparing to deliver three days of action-packed education, shopping, competition and nighttime entertainment this October 2026, with organisers confirming a major move to Hamilton, where the event will be hosted at Claudelands Events Centre for the first time.The relocation marks a significant milestone for the national equine festival, enabling the event to grow and... Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:37:19 +1300 http://www.equifest.co.nz/blog/#post160347 http://www.equifest.co.nz/blog/post/153919/carriage-driving-at-equifest-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 advanced movements, showcasing harmony and precision; Cones, our version of showjumping, where teams weave through 20 sets of cones just 20cm wider than the carriage; and the Marathon, an action-packed endurance phase covering around 16km with 5–7 obstacles driven at speed. Other competitions incl... Sat, 11 Oct 2025 16:01:05 +1300 http://www.equifest.co.nz/blog/#post153919