The New Zealand Mounted Games Championships are coming to Tōmoana Showgrounds for an action-packed week of speed, skill, and teamwork. Bringing together the country’s best mounted games riders and teams, this national championship celebrates one of the most exciting and dynamic equestrian disciplines in Aotearoa.

Hosted at New Zealand’s premier equestrian venue, the Championships deliver a festival-style atmosphere where competition, camaraderie, and horsemanship take centre stage.

Fast, Fun, and Fiercely Competitive

Mounted Games is known for its high-energy races, precision riding, and teamwork under pressure. Riders compete in teams and individual events, racing against the clock through a series of challenging games that test agility, accuracy, and partnership between horse and rider.

With national titles on the line, the Championships showcase the very best of the sport — from rising young riders to experienced competitors.

What to Expect

Across six days of competition, spectators and competitors can enjoy:

• National Mounted Games Championship events

• Team and individual competitions across multiple divisions

• Riders and teams from across New Zealand

• Fast-paced, spectator-friendly action

• Trade and equestrian-related exhibitors

• A vibrant, supportive equestrian community atmosphere

This is a highlight of the mounted games calendar and a must-attend event for riders, supporters, and fans of the sport.