The Eventing Series for 2025/26 season came to a conclusion at the Taupō Equestrian Supplies NZ3DE held at the Fiber Fresh National Equestrian Centre, Taupō 14-17th May.

The Eventing Series had a revamp for the 25/26 season with the combinations best six scores counting towards the final result. The inclusion of the NZ3DE Event in the Series helped combinations in climbing the leaderboard, particularly those in the long format classes where points are awarded at a multiplication of x1.5 which made for a change at the top for some of the Series.

We were incredibly fortunate to welcome four very generous sponsors to the Series for this season. 

  • Pet-n-Sur: generously sponsored the Young & Junior Rider Series with placegetters of this Series being fortunate to receive cash prizes. Pet-n-Sur are a pet insurance provider, covering a range of competitive plans that include dogs, cats, rabbits & horses – their website can be found here

It was the Mia Cadwallader show in the Junior Rider Series with her beautiful team of horses where she picked up 1st (Sharvalley Wild Thing), 2nd (Kasino) & 4th (Xstatic). Amber Auret had a great season with her beautiful Divani REQ to finish 3rd, Tessa Bradcock & Ceremony were in 5th and Zara McDonald & Game Keeper in 6th.

Fabriana McQuarrie & Oceanic were the stand out winners of the Young Rider Series on an impressive 148 points, Mackenzie Marlo in 2nd, Jessica Sutherland & Secret Runner in 3rd, Holly McInnes & Valdez in 4th, Charlotte van der Zwan & Asti Amore in 5th & Alana England & KT Mahunga Nui in 6th.

  • Equilume: generously sponsored the Amateur Rider Series with their innovative equine masks being the prize. The Equilume masks mimic stimulatory wavelengths of sunlight which supports optimal cell function, keeping the horse healthy from the inside out. Equilume website here

Andrea MacFarlane & Double J Icon had a spectacular season, winning the Tait Trophy in the One Day Champs at Randlab Matamata Horse Trial and topping the table in the Equilume Amateur Rider Series! In 2nd was Kareen Klinac & SE Gorky Park, 3rd Shelby Davys Olsen & Pinewood Cincinati, 4th Maria Huljich-Boshier & Foxden’s Lomani, 5th Alex Donald & LSH Chilli Bloemenhos & 6th= Caley Fisher & Stars Aligned, 6th= Elise Edwards-Smith & DSE Gotta Legacy

  • Syncroflex: generously sponsored the Grassroots Series with their equine supplements being up for grabs for the winner and placegetters. Syncroflex have utilised constant research of up to date clinical studies and have collaborated with international and national healthcare professionals to develop the most advanced & unique range of equine supplements. Syncroflex website here

Sharlene Mitchell has made an impressive return to Eventing with her Diarnimo, taking out the Syncroflex Grassroots Series from Megan Armstrong & Adequate Style who lead for most of the season! In 3rd was Hannah Doak & Reminisce, 4th Maggie Allen & Lady in Red GS, 5th Larissa Thyne & Lookatmenow, 6th= Colleen Marett & Phonetic Code, 6th= Emma Smart & Broadlands

 

  • Beyond the Bit: generously sponsored the Pro-Am Series with the winner & placegetters receiving a bag of goodies containing their beautiful riding merch. Our Oceania Eventing Senior and Young Rider teams were incredibly lucky to also have been supported by Beyond the Bit. They have a wide range of stunning merch for the rider including causal, training & competition wear for all ages. Their website can be found here

Hokitika resident and therefore a very well travelled duo to earn these points, Rebecca Wardle & Dingmac Eccles were the eventual winners of the Pro-Am Series on 179 points. Bridie Quigley & Oranoa Greyson were 2nd, 3rd was on form Carys McCrory & Nemesis, 4th Donna Edwards-Smith & Baloubert TMS, 5th: Stephanie Vervoort & Zachariah O’Herr & 6th Bonnie Farrant with Basil B.

Full results can be found on Evo Events website here