Mr Hore and his dog Vic Jnr finished second in the final of the short head and yard on Saturday, 0.5 points behind the winners, Merv Utting and Prince, from Gisborne.
Earlier, the pair were placed sixth in the North Island championship with 95.5 points and they had the highest-scoring run in the New Zealand final of the event with 95 points.
Mr Hore was named as reserve in the New Zealand team for the transtasman challenge.
The team comprises Murray Child and Dice (captain), Andy Clark and Lady, Eion Herbert and Storm, and Merv Utting and Prince.
Results of the New Zealand championships. - Long head: Guy Peacock and Falcon (Mataroa) 191.5, 1; Ian McKinnon and Tess (Omamari) 190.7, 2; Andy Clark and Lady (Tai Tapu) 190, 3; Merv Williams and Showman (Raetihi) 189, 4; Graham Wellington and Rachael (Parapara Makirikiri) 188.5, 5; Paul Collins and Tom (Omarama) 184.1, 6; Robin McKenzie and Slade (Warepa) 184, 7.
Short head and yard: Merv Utting and Prince (Gisborne) 191, 1; Neville Hore and Vic Jnr (Tokarahi) 190.5, 2; Don McRae and Haze (Wanaka) 189.75, 3; Murray Child and Dice (Maungakaramea) 189, 4; Roger Tweed and Tom (Waitahuna) 184.5, 5; Eion Herbert and Storm (Tapawera) 155, 6; Rick Orr and Mac (Waikari) 141.75, 7.
Zig zag hunt: Dave Stuart and Gus (Rangiwahia) 193.25, 1; Adam Roe and Occy (Dannevirke) 193, 2; Josh Kelleher and Charlie (Moawhango) 192.5, 3; Clark Chrystal and Trix (Waikoau) 192.25, 4; Gerard Brown and Crime (Dannevirke) 192, 5; Fin Rowland and Chief (Parapara Makirikiri) 189.75, 6; Paul Cole and Quid (Mataroa) 187, 7.
Straight hunt: Bruce Parkinson and Grace (Raetihi) 196, 1; Graeme Dickson and Bell (Egmont) 195.5, 2; Guy Peacock and Tom (Mataroa) 195, 3; Dave Stuart and Gus (Rangiwahia) 193.75, 4; Tim Lamont and Jade (Wairoa) 193.5, 5; Terry Bould and Slam (Greenvale) 193.25, 6; Jonathon Neilson and Spur (Wairoa) 191.75, 7.
