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Rain Postpones Cross Country at HOY
Rain Postpones Cross Country at HOY
Torrential
rain overnight and plenty more in the forecast has forced
the postponement today of the cross country phase of the
eventing at the Horse of the Year Show in Hastings.
A
decision on whether it will run tomorrow (Sunday) will made
later in the day. Competition in the Land Rover Premier
Arena has also been affected, with nothing being run until
after midday.
There is extensive flooding around the
Hawke’s Bay Showgrounds where around 3000 people are
staying on site in tents and trucks.
The six-day show is
considered the most prestigious equestrian event in New
Zealand and has attracted around 1350 riders and nearly 1800
horses, who are all vying for the ‘of the year’ crowns
across the disciplines.
Last night saw a full house for
the Hastings, Heart of Hawke’s Bay Friday Night
Extravaganza, with around 60,000 people expected at the show
over the week.
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