Competitions and Events

NZ RAS Competitions & Events

2020/21 President’s Shield (in acknowledgement of the support given by RAS Past President Geoff Smith) – TBA

NZ RAS Young Judges/Parader’s Competition

There is no National Competition for 2024, but please contact your District Council as they may be running a regional one.

RAS Rural Ambassador Award – 2024

Congratulations to our 2024 District Finalists…

– Northern District: No Contestant

– Mid-Northern District: Katie Rousell

– Eastern District: James Robbie

– Western District: Sophie Ridd

– Central District: Caitlin Rhodes

– Southern District: Georgina Day

CONGRATULATIONS to Caitlin Rhodes – 2024 Rural Ambassador Winner

Applications will open for the 2025 Rural Ambassador Award on 1 February, with entries closing on 31 March 2025.

NZ Royal Golden Fleece Exhibition

The 2024 Golden Fleece Exhibition was held on Friday 5 April, at the Rangiora Showgrounds Function Centre. Thank you to our Sponsors, Judges, Stewards and Northern A&P Association for your support with this exhibition.

Catalogue: CATALOGUE 2024

Congratulations to all placegetters and our 2024 Supreme Winners.

Fine Wool Fleece: M Murray (Lake Tekapo)
Strong Wool Fleeces: Rachel Humphrey (Feilding)
Black & Coloured Fleeces: Phillippa Sanders (Geraldine)
Mohair Fleece: Joseph Burston (Oxford)
Suri Fleece: M & T Jackson (Southland)
Huacaya Fleeces: A & F Walkington (Akaroa)

Wool Judging Criteria Booklet – New

NZ RAS South Island Dairy Heifer Competition

NZ RAS Interbreed Beef Judge’s Seminar

Next seminar to be advised

NZ Horse of the Year Show

See Equestrian Section of our website – Horse of the Year page – for further information

Competitions Supported by the RAS

NZ Ewe Hogget Competition, administered by NZ Sheepbreeders’ Association