Land Rover HORSE OF THE YEAR

New Zealand's premier event is of course, Land Rover Horse of the Year (LRHOY).  Competing at Land Rover Horse of the Year can be a huge thrill but it can also be a little confusing with all the information and qualifications that are required.  Below is information that will help you along your way.  
If you have any questions, please contact Julie and she will assist you further.

The next Land Rover Horse of the Year will be;
7th - 12th March, 2023

Important Links for LRHOY 2023

Standardbred Schedule + Qualification Certificate - TBC

Event Information + Covid-19 Regulations

​General Participation Conditions

All Equestrian Schedules

SB TITLE WORKOUT - RIDDEN
SB TITLE WORKOUT - INHAND

Qualification Requirements (2022)

• You must be competing on a Standardbred carrying an official Harness Racing brand or an official Harness Racing sequenced microchip that is registered with Harness Racing NZ.
• You must carry an NZSBA Showing Passport. Strictly no passport, no entry policy.
• You must have a current RAS Height Certificate and carry this with you at LRHOY if you have qualified and are competing in the Ridden Classes.
• You must complete the "Certificate of Qualification" form and it must be received by 4pm on 4th March, 2022.
• There is NO show attendance requirements for LRHOY 2022.
• You must be a current financial member of one of the following organisations;
  • ​New Zealand Standardbred Riders Association - you can find membership information here
  • North Island Standardbred Association - you can find membership information here
  • New Zealand Standardbred Breeders' Association - you can find membership information here
• To compete in the Inhand classes, you will need ONE of the following combinations;
  • 1 x Inhand Champion
  • 1 x Inhand Reserve Champion
  • 1 x Conformation wins from classes - Youngstock, Mare, Gelding/Stallion
• To compete in the Ridden classes, you will need ONE of the following combinations;
  • ​1 x Open Ridden Champion
  • 1 x Open Ridden Reserve Champion
  • 1 x Open Conformation wins from classes - Open, Ladies or Gentleman's​
• These qualifications must have been obtained between 28th February, 2020 and 27th February, 2022, not including LRHOY, 2020.
• Novice – Is a horse that has NOT won 6 or more 1st in a Standardbred Ridden conformation class at a Qualifying show (Novice, Open, Ladies or Gentleman’s) by 27th February, 2022. Novice horses are eligible to enter LRHOY if they have qualified as per above. NZSBA Showing Passport must be carried.
• Please note: All Novice horses are required to be shown in a snaffle bridle.