The National Miniature Horse Society New Zealand Inc. 1993

 

The Society was formed in April 1990, by a group of seven dedicated people on behalf of all Miniature Horses, and Incorporated in 1993.

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Our aim is to promote the New Zealand Miniature Horse.

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The Society runs a permanent Miniature Horse Registry which will continue to perpetuate the well-being of all Miniature Horses. The Registry also provides an International section for imported miniature horses and their descendants.    Horses registered with NMHSNZ are eligible to show at all A&P shows throught NZ.   We have a special "dual registration" special where you can register your horse for only $5 until 31st August 2023, after that $10 - if you horse is registered with NZMHA, MHAA, AMHA or ASPC.

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The Society also has a Hi-Points Trophy Competition for members and an Annual Prize Giving, where an extensive range of trophies are awarded to Members with regional and Nationwide awards.   All A&P shows throughout NZ count for these awards, along with points from both NMHSNZ shows, and approved shows.  So no matter where in NZ you live you can be eligible for hipoints.   

 

The Society Runs Two Annual Shows,

The North Island Championship Show - 16th/17th December 2023, Hawera

The Grand National Championship Show - 13th/14th January 2024, Cambridge Lodge

Our shows are well known for their beautiful ribbons and rosettes.

 

We affiliated with the Royal Agricultural Society of New Zealand Inc. {RAS} on the 11th of October 2006.  As such all National Miniature Horse Society of NZ registered horses are eligible to show at A & P Shows.

 

In 2017 we added an American Miniature Shetland show section to our shows - horses with 25% and over modern american shetland blood, and up to 38"at maturity.   Therefore the shetlands show in their own section, the remainder with 24% or less modern american shetland bloodlines show in their own section.    If you dont know your horse's percentage we can easily calculate it for you.

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NMHSNZ accepts RAS, NZMHA and AIM height certificates at our shows, and can also NMHSNZ measure your horses if required on the Friday night before each show (7pm to 7.30pm, please book on show entry form).

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Our AGM is held in July each year, usually around the Te Awamutu/Waikato area.

 

                                                    OBJECTIVES OF THE NMHSNZ Inc

a.   To promote the breeding and well-being of all miniature horses in New Zealand

 

b.   To compile and publish a registry of New Zealand Miniature Horses.

 

c.   To promote the proficiency and understanding of horse mastership .

 

d.   To provide information, literature, education and instruction in all matters concerning Miniature Horses.

 

e.   To assist all members in obtaining maximum enjoyment and benefit from the Miniature Horse.

 

f.   To cultivate and promote courtesy , self-discipline and responsibility in all matters equestrian.

 

g.   To provide competition and activities for our members and the Miniature Horse.