Win Tickets for Horse of the Year 2018

05/03/2018

Horse lover alert!

It’s almost time for the biggest equestrian event of the year – and this side of the globe! Horse of the Year gets it’s trot on 13-18 March.

To celebrate our sponsorship we’ve got 12 sets of four single day tickets to give away to you and your three BFFs. Simply head along to our facebook page @Continental Event Hire, Like this post and tag three friends to be in to win*.

PLUS add the word “Thursday” to your comment and go in the draw to win four tickets to Thursday evenings Cape Kidnappers Hall of Fame Cocktail Party, with all-inclusive beverage package and hors d’oeuvres worth $85 each!

And if you’re there on Friday your day pass allows you to watch the Friday Night Extravaganza – an exciting evening of entertainment, featuring a variety of acts both equestrian and local.

If you’re into all things equestrian, here’s what’s on offer each day:

WEDNESDAY

The Norwood Gold Cup

This historic trophy is the first of the big events n the Land Rover Premier Arena. Most of those who will start in Sunday’s Olympic Cup use this as a warm-up class at the show.

THURSDAY

Ultra Mox Lady Rider of the Year

The coveted Lady Rider of the Year is a crowd favourite, featuring the best female riders of all ages riding a 1.40m course in the atmospheric Premier Arena.

The Cape Kidnappers Hall of Fame Cocktail Party

Get dressed up for a beautiful evening welcoming the newest inductee into the prestigious Hall of Fame in the Continental Events Premier Lounge. With plenty of champagne and canapés by the renowned Orton Tailored Cuisine, this night is not to be missed and is sure to be the occasion of the year.

FRIDAY

Horseware Silver Fern Stakes

The second biggest class of the show, the Horseware Silver Fern Stakes, often acts as a warm up for the Olympic Cup, while also giving younger riders a chance at a big title. The Silver Fern Stakes are sure to be hotly contested by a range of capable riders hoping for a big win.

The Friday Night Extravaganza

An exciting evening of entertainment, featuring a variety of acts both equestrian and local. *Note that the Extravaganza is not a separately ticketed event. Your day pass allows you to watch the Extravaganza.

Friday Night “Fish n Chip” Package

Enjoy watching the spectacle from the Continental Events Premier Lounge with our Friday Night “Fish n Chip” Package. Tickets for the Friday Night “Fish n Chip” Package must be purchased separately.

SATURDAY

Champagne Breakfast

If you want to guarantee a great spot for the morning of eventing make sure to secure a ticket to the Champagne Breakfast in the Continental Events Premier Lounge.

Eventing

The cross country phase of the eventing will run throughout the showgrounds on Saturday morning. Watch the competitors in the 2* and 3* tackle the course designed by John Nicholson, including New Zealand’s top eventers. With plenty of jumps and space to choose from, you’ll be able to see part of the course from nearly anywhere on the showgrounds.

Premier Stakes

This class takes place late Saturday afternoon and attracts thousands of spectators. The winner of the 1.45m Premier Stakes will be awarded the Tom Gadsby Memorial Trophy.

Farmlands Pony of the Year

Early Saturday afternoon the ponies come out in force to contest the most prestigious title in New Zealand for young riders. It’s always a very competitive class with the teenage riders and their pint-sized mounts taking daring turns at top speed.