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Updated November 2011

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Kilkivan Great Horse Ride (31 March 2012)
Postcode Location: 4600
Closest Capital City: 220kms N of Brisbane

Address: PO Box 102, Murgon Qld 4605 (ride held in and around the Kilkivan Shire)
Contact: Dina Haines Mob 0427 737 491 Fax (07) 41697375

The ride: Each year, in excess of 1000 riders depart from various towns in the Kilkivan Shire and spend the day meandering through some spectacular countryside. They wind up in the main street of Kilkivan town at around 4.00pm for the Grand Parade before 'kicking back' to an evening of campfires and entertainment at the local showgrounds. If you can make it to this event it is well worth the effort!
Facilities for you: Camping at Kilkivan Showgrounds - showers, toilets, food stalls, entertainment. Various other venues - contact the organisers for further information.
Facilities for your horse: Limited yards (BYO yards is safest), water available.

Listed August 2010
Updated November 2011

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Inverell's Festival of the Horse (tba April 2012)

Postcode Location: 2360 (northern NSW)
Closest Capital City: 433kms SSW of Brisbane (592kms N of Sydney)

Festival Address: Inverell Racecourse and the Inverell Equestrian Centre, Inverell, NSW 2360
Contact: John Irvine Mob 0427 275 316

The event: This event will be held at the Inverell Racecourse and the Inverell Equestrian Centre and will provide education (nutrition, dentistry, saddle fit, natural remedies and chiropractic), instruction (showjumping, dressage, barrel racing, western pleasure, tent pegging), trade displays, and much more.

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Heavy Horse Field Days (5/6 May 2012)
Postcode Location: 4345
Closest Capital City: 90kms W of Brisbane

Address: Gatton, QLD 4345
Contact: (07) 5465 4467

The event: This annual event is held on the May Day long weekend each year. Join in the fun and meet some of the horses that shaped this great country of ours (or their ancestors at least!).

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Heavy Horse Weekend (9-11 June 2012)
Postcode Location: 4403
Closest Capital City: 170kms W of Brisbane

Address: Jondaryan Woolshed, 264 Evanslea Road, Jondaryan Qld 4403
Contact: Phone (07) 4692 2229 Fax (07) 4692 2220

The event: Come out to the country and experience horses working, demonstrating and competing in an authentic historic setting. These magnificent horses are something to behold as they are put through their paces - come and join in the fun.

Updated November 2011

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Angel Flight Ride (June 2012 - to be confirmed)
Postcode Location: 4570
Closest Capital City: 220kms N of Brisbane

Address: "Turavale", 3257 Bauple-Woolooga Road, Woolooga
Contact: Ph: (07) 5484 7194 or 0427 737 491

The ride: Ride an undulating trail of about 28 km. Enjoy billy tea for smoko, and a BBQ lunch, or BYO.
Facilities for you: Camping, food and free entertainment are available on Friday night at Turavale.
Gold coin donation for transport back to your horse floats. Camping and meals are available on Saturday night at the Widgee Bushman's Bar (Widgee Showground). Free entertainment and good food. Auctions on Friday and Saturday nights. All proceeds from the night go back to Angel Flight. Stay and enjoy the Sunday activities at the Widgee Sportsgrounds.
Facilities for your horse: Limited yards (BYO yards is safest), water available.

Listed December 2005
Updated July 2011

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Birdsville Gymkhana (tba June 2012)
Postcode Location: 4482
Closest Capital City: 1000kms W of Brisbane

Address: Birdsville Race Course, Adelaide Street, Birdsville Qld 4482
Contact: Phone: (07) 4656 3300

The event: A great weekend of family fun and horse events. Saturday's horse events include barrel, flag and bending races. There will also be novelty events for children and adults including musical horses, tug-of-war and broom throwing.
Food and refreshments will be available all day. There will be live entertainment til late on Saturday night at the Birdsville Community Hall.

Listed November 2009
Updated July 2011

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Mareeba Rodeo Festival (tba July 2012)
Postcode Location: 4880
Closest Capital City: 1721kms NNW of Brisbane (70kms W of Cairns)

Address: PO Box 392, Mareeba, Queensland, 4880
Contact: Phone 07 4092 1583 Fax07 4092 1583)

The event: This annual festival, held at Kerribee Park (614 Dimbulah Road Mareeba) has something for everyone. Visit their website to find out more.

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Updated July 2011

AG Grow Emerald ~ Working Horse Challenge (tba July 2012)
"Much more than a field day !"
Postcode Location: 4720
Closest Capital City: 830kms NW of Brisbane (270kms W of Rockhampton)

Address: PO Box 718, Emerald Qld 4720
Contact: Phone (07) 4982 4244 Fax (07) 4982 4127

The event: Ag-Grow QMIX, in Emerald, is held annually and is now one of the major agricultural expos on the Australian calendar. Incorporated in this great event is the Working Horse (or Stockman's) Challenge. With over $7000 in prize money up for grabs, and held just a week before the infamous Cloncurry Stockman's Challenge, this event attracts up to 50 competitors and showcases some of the great horsemen (and women) this country has to offer, astride some amazing horses.
Whether you want to compete, or just watch some great horsemanship, this event should be on your calendar.

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Updated July 2011

Cloncurry Stockman's Challenge (tba July 2012)
Postcode Location: 4824
Closest Capital City: 1700kms NW of Brisbane (1700kms SE of Darwin)

Address: Cloncurry Showgrounds, King Street, (PO Box 427) Cloncurry Qld 4824
Contact: Phone 0428 263 596 or 0409 422 811

The event: The Cloncurry Stockman's Challenge has been described as the "Melbourne Cup of the Bush" and attracts competitors from all over Australia. Listed on the Q150 List of Things To Do, this event is full of family fun.

Updated August 2011

Kin Kin Annual Trail Ride (tba August 2012)

Postcode Location: 4571
Closest Capital City: 150kms N of Brisbane

Address: Kin Kin Oval, Kin Kin Qld 4571
Contact: Phone (07) 5485 4118 (Bruce) or 0419 796 945 (Karoline)

The ride: This Annual Ride commences at 8am and takes in approximately 22kms of the Noosa Trail Network and local private property.
Facilities for you: Camping at Kin Kin Oval (toilets/showers available). Lunch and dinner are available and there is evening entertainment.
Facilities for your horse: BYO yards. Water available.

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Updated November 2011

The Big October Ride (27 October 2012)
Dayboro Trail Riders
Postcode Location: 4521
Closest Capital City: 45kms NNW of Brisbane

Address: Dayboro Showgrounds
Contact: Phone (07) 34251968

The ride: Every year the Dayboro Trail Riders Club Inc puts on this great ride which attracts around 200 riders (and growing) for a ride from the valley to the mountains (with views of the bay and islands as never before).
Facilities for you: Camping at Dayboro Showgrounds - showers, toilets, food, entertainment.
Facilities for your horse: Yards, water available.

Listed September 2008
Updated November 2011

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Kandanga 1000 (October 2012 - to be confirmed)
Postcode Location: 4570
Closest Capital City: 161kms N of Brisbane

Address: Kandanga Qld 4570
Contact: Phone Robyn (07) 5484 3290 or Neville (07) 5484 3697

The ride: This ride was initiated by horsemen (and women) of the Mary Valley riding to save the 1000 homes (and 10000 people) whose lives are affected by the planned damming of the Mary Valley. The fight has been won ... but the event was so successful, that the ride goes on. Follow the signs from the town of Kandanga to the mustering point. Ride starts at 9am sharp on Saturday morning and takes in some breath-taking countryside as you ride into the township of Kandanga for lunch. Ride back to camp, kick back and enjoy the great entertainment on Saturday night. Camping is available for both you and your horse (byo yards) Friday and/or Saturday night. For more information please contact one of the names above.

Listed November 2011

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Tom Quilty Gold Cup Kilkivan (tba 2013)

Postcode Location: 4600
Closest Capital City: 220kms N of Brisbane

Event Address: Kilkivan
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The event: Since 1986 the Quilty moves from state to state (covering the six states of Australia), enabling competitors, Australia wide, the opportunity to compete is this prestigious event.

Competitors will begin at midnight and have 24 hours to complete the 160km course (held over 5 legs). The coveted prize for completion of this gruelling event is a Quilty Buckle, with the winner receiving the Tom Quilty Gold Cup.

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