Premier Racehorse Simulator

Come and have a go!

Introducing NZTR's new Premier Racehorse Simulator

Join us at your local raceday or event, to have a go on the simulator, and chat to us about the various career and education opportunities NZTR has to offer.

Equifest - Taupō: Friday 17 - Sunday 19 October

National Thoroughbred Week (location TBC): Thursday 20 - Monday 24 November

NZTR's Premier Racehorse Simulator

Come and test your skills!

We welcome industry participants to come and join us at trackwork to have a go on our new premier racehorse simulator, the first of it's kind in the Southern Hemisphere.

It’s a great opportunity to jump on and test your balance and trackwork riding skills.

Phar Lap Raceway: Saturday 4 October, from 9:00am

Geraldine Pony Club: Sunday 5 October

Tapanui Pony Club: Tuesday 7 October

Balance Equestrian, Lorneville Makarewa and Kingswell Pony Clubs: Wednesday 8 October

Menzies College: Thursday 9 October

Dunedin and Taieri Districts Pony Clubs: Thursday 9 October 

Apprentice School and Industry Participants - Riccarton Park: Friday 10 October

Ferrymead Pony Club: Monday 13 October

Kaikoura Pony Club: Tuesday 14 October

Canvastown School: Wednesday 15 October 

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Learn more

About the Simulator

Hear all about NZTR's premier racehorse simulator from former apprentice jockey, and NZTR's Industry Training and Careers Coordinator, Brigitte Corban.

Be sure to come and chat to us when you see us on-course next - about the wide range of career and education opportunities available in the thoroughbred industry. 

Come and have a go today!

Please note: You must be 10 years old or over, and under 65kg to ride the simulator horse. 

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Three News feature

The first of it’s kind in the Southern Hemisphere

Three News popped by to learn more about NZTR's Premier Racehorse Simulator. The mobile unit will be used to educate and attract new talent into the racing industry, and has a full calendar of events lined up travelling to schools, career events, equestrian events, horse academies and horse training facilities throughout the country.