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Listed February 2006
Updated September 2008

King of the Ranges Stockman’s Challenge (1 to 3 May 2009)
Postcode Location: 2338
Closest Capital City: 325km N of Sydney

Address: Rosedale Equestrian Complex and Rodeo Ground
Contact: Phone/fax (02) 6545 8156; Mob 0427 458 156

The event: see Australia's top stockmen compete in whip cracking, packhorse, bareback obstacle course, cross country, shoeing, stock handling with the finalists also competing in a brumby catch and stock saddle buckjump. Of course, you could always enter and BE one of Australia's top stockmen! Visit their website

Listed February 2007
Updated October 2008

Scone and Upper Hunter Horse Festival (1 to 17 May 2009)
Postcode Location: 2337
Closest Capital City: 325km N of Sydney

Address: Scone, NSW
Contact: Katrina Payne - Phone (02) 6540 1107

The event: Sixteen days of parades, horse racing, horse events and parties. For further information visit their website

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Listed October 2005
Updated April 2008

Ranges Ride (Annual Trail Ride) (not scheduled for 2008 - stay tuned for 2009 dates)
(Lake Macquarie Pack & Trail Horse Riders)
Postcode Location: 2330
Closest Capital City: 355km N of Sydney

Address: Lake Macquarie Pack & Trail Horse Riders
Contact: Phone (02) 4947 4356 or 0438 574356

The trail: The 2007 ride was another great success! Sadly, 2008 will see this great event take a (well earned) break. But ... stay tuned for the 2009 dates. These rides are well supported and enjoyed by all who participate. Profits from the rides are donated to the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service ($25,000 in 2007). For further details please contact Jackie Mann on (02) 4947 4356 or 0438-574356, or by email for further information.

Updated Setember 2008

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MS Horseride (Gobarralong) (2009 dates to be advised)
MS Society Annual Ride (previously known as Holiday on Horseback)
Postcode Location: 2727
Closest Capital City: 383kms WSW of Sydney

Address: MS Events, Private Bag 4444, Artarmon NSW 1570
Contact: Phone (02) 9413 4166

The trail: If you love horses, have a passion for the great outdoors and want to make a difference to the lives of people with MS then join us for the 13th annual MS Horseride! Each year this adventure camping holiday offers participants the unique opportunity to discover different regions of rural NSW by horse. This year we invite riders to explore along the Murrumbidgee , Gobarralong NSW and ride through picturesque countryside by day and relax by the campfire with nightly entertainment each evening.
The MS Horseride is fully supported and professionally organised by the MS Society NSW/Vic. Participants are encouraged to ‘Ride for a Reason’ and help raise $150,000 for people with MS. Treat yourself to an adventure of a lifetime and register today ... visit the website for further details.

Listed November 2008

Clarence Town Community Horse Ride (tba September 2009)
Postcode Location: 2321
Closest Capital City: 200 kms N of Sydney

Address: RTC Prince Street, Clarence Town NSW 2321
Contact: Phone (02) 4996 4424 or (02) 4996 4358

The trail: The Clarence Town Community Horse Ride is where anything goes in the Community Water Challenge. Bring your horse, canoe, dingy or bike and enjoy the day with us.
Horses leave from Bridge Reserve on their exciting day ride. Morning tea and lunch are available for purchase at stops along the way.
The 'almost anything goes' Water Challenge welcomes canoes, kayaks, rubber dinghies and swimming.
There is also an historical family bike ride that takes riders to the historic spots of interest around Clarence Town. A fantastic day out for the whole family.

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