Information
Competition Days: Friday 6th November & Saturday 7th November 2026.
Entries: All entries must be completed online via Showday.
Rules & Regulations: Please ensure you read these carefully before entering.
Entry Fees: Marlborough A&P Association members can access discounted entry fees — please select the member option and ensure your membership is current. New memberships are also available.
Levies: Please make sure you select the correct levies when completing your entry.
Overnight Stays: Competitors are welcome to stay onsite overnight. A small fee applies to cover facilities, including showers.
Stables/Yards: A site plan will be provided in the week leading up to the Show.
Payment: All entries must be paid at the time of submission via Stripe.
Show Day Admission (Saturday 7th November): If you are not competing, tickets are required — Adults $15 | Children under 16 FREE. Tickets can be pre-purchased online.
Gate Access: Entry is via the Alabama Road gates only.
Prize Money: Prize money will be paid out in cash on the day.
We look forward to welcoming you for an exciting two days of equestrian action.
Measuring - book now
Measuring Dates 2026/2027 Season - Measuring is by appointment only
BOOKINGS NOW OPEN - click here to book
Sunday 2 August 2026 - from 9am
Sunday 16 August 2026 - from 9am
Sunday 13 September - from 9am
Wednesday 13 January 2027 | 6pm - 7pm
Measuring Fees 2026/2027 Season
New Measure (including card) - $40 per pony/horse
Adult Measure - $25 per pony/horse
Youngstock Measure - $15 per pony/horse
Life Measure - $100 per pony/horse
Replacement Cards only available via RAS Head Office - $76
MEASURING QUERIES CONTACT: equestrian@marlboroughshow.co.nz
RAS has introduced a pre-registration form for a first ever measure Owners with a new horse or pony that has never had a RAS height Certificate issued can pre-register with the RAS Head Office and receive a height certificate from them before they go to a measuring stand.
All applicable information such as horse/pony name, sex, colour, birth year and classification will be populated on the form for presentation at the measuring stand where the measure can be recorded.
Applicable fees are paid to RAS at the time of pre-registration. to learn more about the pre-registration process please see the RAS website. www.ras.org.nz
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Horses/Ponies (excluding miniatures) 3 years and over are required to be presented for measuring in a bridle and shall have a bit in their mouth. The reins or the lead shall be connected to the bit.
Handlers to be 14 years and over, except for Stallions over 148cm which must have handler 17 years and over AND a second handler.
Handlers to wear enclosed shoes, preferably safety-toe.
The Measuring area should be clear of handlers and owners when waiting for measuring.
No Children under 6 years to be in the vicinity of the measuring area.
No horses will be measured if suspected of any forbidden substance, and testing may be carried out as per the RAS rules.
Owners are responsible for cleaning up their horse droppings.
Entering the measuring stand is at your own risk.
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Only horses/ponies booked will be measured on the day – do not arrive with extras and expect them to be measured.
Each horse/pony requires a booking.
All horses over 3 years must be presented in bridles.
The RAS Height certificate must be presented for re-measuring.
If you have an old style height card which does not has no room for additional annual measures, or have the space for a Life Measurement, you must also apply to the RAS for a new card.
Missing lost or stolen cards must be purchased through the RAS Office, *** they cannot be issued on the stand***
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before schedules appointment.
Horses/ponies should be appropriately presented with feet recently trimmed.
LIFE Measures are available for horses and/or ponies 8 years and over or upon attaining 168cm. Forms are available by contacting the office and must be completed by your vet prior to arrival at the measuring stand.
For any further information relating to the Rules around measuring refer to the RAS website http://www.ras.org.nz/equestrain/measuring/
We reserve the right to charge the relevant Measuring Fee for missed appointments without prior cancellation.
Please remove your horse manure ‘before’ you leave
Any queries please email equestrian@marlboroughshow.co.nz, or phone Michelle 027 673 2514.