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Listed January 2008

12th Australian Masters Games (20 February to 1 March 2009)
Postcode Location: 3215
Closest Capital City: 75kms SW of Melbourne

Location: Geelong, Victoria 3215
Contact: Phone 1300 725 266 Fax 1300 732 330

The event: The Australian Masters Games is held every two years and were first held in Tasmania in 1987. Competitors must be over 30 years of age to enter most events. Visit their website for further information.

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Updated October 2008

Riley's Ride (30 March to 3 April 2009))
Postcode Location: 3707
Closest Capital City: 430 kms NE of Melbourne

Address: PO Box 144, Corryong Vic 3707
Contact: Phone (02) 60 761 992; Fax (02) 60 761 833

The trail: Preceding the Man From Snow River Festival (see below), this 5 day ride follows the footsteps of the Man From Snowy River. The annual ride is held to commemorate Jack Riley's life, and the part he played in the early days of this district, and also to laud the efforts of those who selflessly sought to rescue him under harsh and trying conditions. Jack is reputed to be "The Man from Snowy River" as immortalized in Banjo Paterson's epic ballad. Riley's Ride was instigated in 1989. The ride offers spectacular views and the chance to meet people from far and wide, who may come from many different walks of life but share a love of the Australian bush and deep respect for the pioneering families of the area. It is a challenging ride and character building experience.
Facilities for you: own camping arrangements - tent, swag etc, camping gear, eating utensils etc
Facilities for your horse: own horse gear including hobbles, rug, nosebag, buckets, electric fence etc

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Updated October 2008

Man From Snowy River Festival (2 to 5 April 2009)
Postcode Location: 3707
Closest Capital City: 430 kms NE of Melbourne

Address: PO Box 144, Corryong Vic 3707
Contact: Phone (02) 60 761 992; Fax (02) 60 761 833

The event: This Festival is a celebration of the pioneering spirit which still lives "by Kosciusko's side" in the mountains of the Upper Murray district. It's a great weekend for the whole family to enjoy. This weekend includes the Country Wide Challenge which is one of the ultimate tests of all round horsemanship skills in Australia. Go along horseless to watch the fun - or take the Challenge by entering your horse!

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Listed October 2008

Mildura Masters Games (16 to 24 August 2009)

Postcode Location: 3500
Closest Capital City: 550kms NNW of Melbourne

Address: PO Box 105, Mildura Vic 3502
Contact: Events Facilitator (03) 5018 8315

The event: For more information, please visit the website or send an email

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Updated October 2008

The Tom Quilty Gold Cup (Tonimbuk) (14 to 21 September 2009)

Postcode Location: 3815
Closest Capital City: 90kms SE of Melbourne

Address: Sanders Road, Bunyip, North Victoria
Contact: Victorian Endurance Riders Association (VERA)

The event: For more information, please visit the Tonimbuk Quilty website

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Updated August 2008

Riding of the Bounds (tba 2009)
Postcode Location: 3806
Closest Capital City: 50 kms SE of Melbourne

Address: City of Casey, PO Box 1000, Narre Warren Vic 3805
Contact: Phone (03) 9705 5200; Fax (03) 9704 9544

The trail: The Riding of the Bounds is part of a 550-year-long celebration which involves local residents riding on horseback around the Berwick-upon-Tweed Borough in a traditional ceremony to protect its borders.
This 15 kilometre journey starts at Akoonah Park, and rides around Berwick and Upper Beaconsfield, then finishes back at Akoonah Park. Riders inspect the boundaries of the City of Casey and Cardinia Shire during the ride.

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Updated October 2008

Annual SIDS and Kids Packhorse Ride (tba 2009)
(Thomson Valley Bush Riders Club)
Postcode Location: 3856
Closest Capital City: 177 kms E of Melbourne

Address: Toongabbie Vic 3856
Contact: Phone (03) 5148 3228

The trail: This ride starts at the Toongabbie & District Riders Club grounds at 8.00am and heads up through the back of Toongabbie to Mt Lookout. After a morning tea break, it is onto Brunton's Bridge for lunch and photo shoot by the Traralgon Camera Club. After lunch it is onto Happy Go Lucky where you can get dressed into period costume for the ride up the main street of Walhalla.

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Updated November 2008

Equitana (tba 2010)
Postcode Location: 3032
Closest Capital City: 6kms NW of Melbourne

Address: Royal Melbourne Showgrounds, Epsom Road, Ascot Vale Vic 3032
Contact: Phone (03) 9596 8744; Fax (03) 9596 0936

The event: CELEBRATING THE WORLD OF HORSES
EQUITANA Asia Pacific is Australia’s largest international multi disciplined equine festival that brings the entire equine community together in four action packed days of education, competition, exhibition and entertainment featuring some of the world’s high profile equine personalities.

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