Our Annual A&P Show was a rather different event this year. Our committee decided to hold 3 sections and close the show to public or spectators due to the current COVID risk. The Paddock to Plate section convened by BJ Thomson was easily transferred off site and went ahead brilliantly, hosted by the West Otago Rugby Club […]
Election of Officers We are pleased to advise that the nominations received for the vacancies of: Executive: President, Vice President, and Executive Member; United Breed Society Executive: Beef Cattle Chair, and Dairy Cattle Chair; Horse Stewards Council Executive: Chair, National Clean Sport Convenor, and National Judges Convenor; did not exceed the number of vacancies, therefore […]
Attributable to Rachel Walker, President, Royal Agricultural Society: The Royal Agricultural Society is extremely concerned by the information and footage regarding an incident at the North Otago A&P Show. We have a zero-tolerance approach to animal cruelty and do not condone any acts of violence towards an animal or person. The equestrian Rule GR6 covers […]
Statement from Land Rover Horse of the Year Team: Hi Everyone Thank you so much for all your patience and understanding whilst we have worked through the challenges the “COVID Protection Framework “red setting” has caused for Land Rover Horse of the Year. As you know, under “Red”, our show cannot proceed in its traditional […]