In March the Matamata Equestrian Group hosted their annual horse trial. Over 230 horses competed and 93 were thoroughbreds, several heading home with top tier prizes.

Next year NZTR will support the Matamata Equestrian Group to hold a class for thoroughbreds that are novices in their equestrian career. This will be a great incentive for eventers to select an off the track thoroughbred and target an appropriate class early in their second career.

Thoroughbreds that performed with distinction at the 2024 event included:

NZTBA Ready Teddy Trophy for Best Performed Thoroughbred:
Your Attorney (Legal Opinion x Polar Crown), ridden by Diane Gilder

CCN105-S Open:
Only The Brave (Niagara x Springburn), ridden by Alena Dorotich (1st)

CCN105-S Restricted:
Fahrenheit (Scardee Cat x Liberty Rose), ridden by Annabelle Scott (1st)

CCN95 Class Restricted to Thoroughbreds:
Tia Celeste (Niagara x Gemima), ridden by Brea Walker (1st)

CCN80-S Class Restricted to Thoroughbreds:
Sooty (Ferlax x Hayley Baylee), ridden by Sarah Broughton (1st)

Best Placed Thoroughbred CCI 3*-S
Zachariah O'Herr (Reliable Man x Lazulia), ridden by Stephanie Vervoort (3rd) 

Best Placed Thoroughbred CCN 2*-S
DSE Mr President (Battle Paint x Star), ridden by Jasmyne Speake (2nd) 

Best Placed Thoroughbred CCN 1*-S
A Touch of Frost (Guillotine x Vaguely Jet) ridden by Brittany Tilson (8th)