You'll be close enough to have a good look! Virginia Thompson and Ashbury Pee Cee in the 2013 HOY CIC3*
Here is a chance to enjoy some Kiwi hospitality at the biggest equestrian event in New Zealand with 2 VIP passes to be won for cross country day at the NRM New Zealand Horse of the Year Show. You only have to take a look through our photo gallery from the 2013 event to see what a great show it is.
The show, one of the biggest sporting events in the Southern Hemisphere,will take place at the Hawke's Bay A&P Showgrounds from 18th-24th March in New Zealand’s leading food and wine region
17 different Equestrian Disciplines all competing for the title of NRM Horse of the Year within their section including the CIC2* and CIC3* eventing from 21st – 23rd March. Libby Law will be there bringing us daily photo galleries and updates but one lucky 4* member has the chance to win two tickets to the VIP marquee for Saturday 22nd March (worth $310) and experience it all first hand
The VIP area will be situated in the iconic Waikoko Gardens right in the heart of the cross country track where you will enjoy a close up view of each horse and rider as they make their way through the challenging course.
You’ll be treated to a fine selection of gourmet BBQ food from one of the regions most renowned catering companies, Orton Catering and you’ll get to sample many of Hawke's Bay’s top wineries such as Trinity Hill and Clearview Estate
Our winner and their guest will be ushered from the VIP car park into the hospitality area and you have the choice to either take the punt boat over to the island for a tipple or two, or to just sit back, relax and enjoy some of Hawke's Bay’s finest catering.
The area opens at 12.30pm and will close at 6pm, giving an hour or two each side of the cross country event to relax and enjoy the exclusive area. You may even brush shoulders with Sir Mark Todd or World Showjumping Champion Phillipe Le Jeune who are both VIP guests competing at the show
Entries close Tuesday 11th March – enter by simply filling in a 4* member competition entry form here. Only 4* members are eligible to enter and win
You can find out more about the Cross Country Classic VIP Hospitality here or visit the NRM New Zealand Horse of the Year Show website for details about the entire event
