Glenorchy Races

Glenorchy Race Day is a real southern kiwi experience and one of the premier events on Glenorchy’s social calendar.
Races include: Walk Trot Gallop; Trotting Cup; Relay Race; Stockmans Race; Saddling Race; Double Banking; Ladies Gallop; Open Gallop; Locals Gallop; Quarter Mile Sprint.

Although anyone with a horse can registers (only rule is that you wear a helmet), this is not riding for the faint hearted or inexperience.

There is plenty to eat with the Glenorchy School BBQ and the Golf Club beer tent

When: Saturday 2 January, 11am
Where: Glenorchy Recreational Grounds
Cost: $10
Contact: Pete 027 442 9950

Wakatipu One Day Horse Trial

Top international competitors compete in this equestrian event and showcase dressage, show jumping and cross country.

Where: Corner Speargrass Flat and Hunter Road at the Pony club grounds.
When: Sunday 10 January from 8am
Contact: 03 441 4195
Website: www.wakatipuponyclub.co.nz