New Zealand Riding Clubs organize two events which are held New Zealand wide.  The South Island hold the South Island Teams Event (SITE) and the North Island hold the North Island Teams Event (NITE).

The events are for any riders over 17 yrs.  They are designed to be competitive yet keep in the team atmosphere and allow you to have a good time.

The Event is generally held on the first weekend of January after New Years Day (just another excuse to party!)

NITE is usually held at the National Equestrian Centre in Taupo but more frequently the club that wishes to run it choose to run it in their area. NITE 2008 was held in Hawera and NITE 2009 will possibly be held in Masterton.   The National Equestrian Centre is usually the most chosen due to the excellent facilities and it being centrally located on the map.

Teams are chosen from your local Adult Riding Clubs and must be minimum of 4 members and maximum of 6.  Any four riders compete in each phase.

There are four phases in total, The Riding Club Mount (Obstacle Course), The Quadrille (Dressage), The Teams Cross-Country, and the Show Jumping.  The event is run over two days with two phases each day.

Remember this weekend is fun, exciting, challenging and competitive all in one.  Once you have been once you can guarantee you will be back the following year.