What is the NZPCA Eventing Championship?

The NZPCA Eventing Championship is a premier equestrian competition comprising three core disciplines 

Dressage, Cross-Country, and Jumping - in that sequence.

It allows both teams and individual riders to showcase their skills, teamwork, and dedication in a challenging and rewarding event.

Divisions:
The championship offers four divisions, tailored to ensure fair competition based on age and ability:

Price Division (NZPC 80) Introduced for 2025:  

For individual riders only, not part of the team competition. Open to riding members aged 14 years and under as of August 1st preceding the competition.

MT Division (NZPC 95):

For riding members aged 16 years and under as of August 1st preceding the competition.

DC Division (NZPC 105):  
For riding members aged 20 years and under as of August 1st preceding the competition.

A1 Division (NZPC 110):
For riding members aged 24 years and under as of the last day of the competition.

Learn More:
For further details, including rules, scoring, and participation guidelines, check out the NZPCA Eventing Championship & Area Selection Regulations

This annual competition is a highlight of the NZPCA calendar.

EVENTING CHAMPIONSHIP 2025

Marlborough Nelson West Coast Area at Marlborough Equestrian Park 24 to 27 April 2025

Annually, the NZPCA Eventing Championships take place at various locations throughout the country.

Eventing Championship Updates for 2025

1. Dressage Teams Trophy Scoring Update
To ensure fair competition across divisions, we’ve updated the scoring system for the Dressage Teams Trophy. The team score will now be calculated using the top four scores: one from each division and the next best score from any division. This amendment ensures that all divisions contribute to the final team score and promotes balanced representation.
2. Modified Team Scoring for Incomplete Teams
In response to challenges with incomplete teams, we have introduced flexibility in team scoring. Teams will still aim to submit one score from each of the three divisions plus an additional score. However, if not enough teams can post full scores, they may use the best four scores from any two divisions or two scores from each of two divisions. Traditional full team scoring will still be prioritized in placements. This change helps address situations where teams have missing divisions, allowing more teams to participate competitively.
3. Qualification Requirements for A1 Combinations
A1 combinations at the NZPCA Eventing Championships must now meet one of the following qualification standards to ensure preparedness and safety:
- 2 NQSs at 110 (or above) within the past 12 months.
- 3 NQSs at 110 (or above) within the past 24 months.
- 1 NQS at 110 (or above) and 2 NQSs at 105 within the past 12 months.
These qualification standards are designed to maintain high competition standards while ensuring riders meet experience requirements.
4. Allowing Dual Horse Participation for Underrepresented Areas
To support increased participation, riders from areas unable to field full teams may now compete with two horses in the same team. The second horse may only join the Area team if it does not prevent any other eligible rider from participating. This change aims to boost team numbers in areas with lower rider representation, ensuring more teams can compete fully while maintaining fairness for all riders.
5. Introduction of an 80cm Individual Class
An 80cm championship class for riders aged 14 years and under as of 1st August has been added to the NZPCA Eventing Championships. This new class provides a valuable stepping stone to the 95cm level, aiming to increase participation among younger riders and prepare them for future competitions.

EVENTING INFORMATION

NZPCA Eventing runs under ESNZ Eventing rules, however also read annex 5 of the ESNZ rules as it outlines any variation to rules for NZPCA events.         

Timberlands Teams Event: Click here

​​​​​​​Bruce Forbes Teams Event: Click here

Springston Trophy website  Click here ​​​​​​​

Cross Country

Championship Event Rotation 

Eventing

2025 Marlborough Nelson West Coast

2026 Hawkes Bay 

2027 Franklin Thames Valley

2028 Waikato

2029 Ashburton, South Canterbury, North Otago

2030 Manawatu West Coast