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Updated June 2010

Annual SIDS and Kids Packhorse Ride (9-10 October 2010)
(Thomson Valley Bush Riders Club)
Postcode Location: 3856
Closest Capital City: 177 kms E of Melbourne

Address: Toongabbie Vic 3856
Contact: Phone 0447 489 053

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Updated December 2009

Hoof Over Hills (15 to 17 October 2010)
(Alexandra and District Horseman's Assoc)
Postcode Location: 3658
Closest Capital City: 100 kms N of Melbourne

Address: Flowerdale, Vic 3658
Contact: Phone (03) 57802300

The event: This ride, lead by a team of fully accredited ride leaders, takes you on an adventure through the forests around Flowerdale, where you will experience some of the world's most amazing hilltop riding.

Listed March 2010

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"Pink" ride in Victoria's North East (23 October 2010)

Postcode Location: 3678
Closest Capital City: 270kms NE of Melbourne

Event Address:  "Glenlock" Campdraft Facility, Great Alpine Road, Everton Vic 3678
Contact Address:  Stockman's Hall of Fame, Longreach Qld 4730
Contact:  Phone (07) 4658 2166, Fax (07) 4658 2495

The event: This one day event, organised by the Stockman's Hall of Fame, involves a slow paced trail ride of about 20 kilometres in Victoria's beautiful North East and ALL proceeds are donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF). Rides are held in Queensland and South Australia also - see separate listings for those States.

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Updated January 2010

EQUITANA Melbourne (18 to 21 November 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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Updated June 2010

Riley's Ride (tba April 2011)
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: Preceding the Man From Snow River Festival (see below), this 4 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 June 2010

Man From Snowy River Festival (31 March to 3 April 2011)
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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Updated June 2010

Riding of the Bounds (tba April 2011)
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 event: This spectacular event is part of an age-old tradition. The event has been held in Casey’s Sister City, Berwick-Upon-Tweed in the United Kingston, for more than 550 years. It involves local residents riding on horseback around the Berwick-upon-Tweed Borough in a traditional ceremony to protect its borders. Since 1988 the City of Casey has held an annual (except for 2008) re-enactment of this wonderful event.
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 March 2010

National Equine Expo (yet to be confirmed - possibly November 2011)
Postcode Location: 3552
Closest Capital City: 150 kms NNW of Melbourne

Address: PO Box 107, Bendigo, Vic 3552
Contact: Phone (03) 5444 4646

The event: With an expectation of over 5000 attendees, the combined efforts of the Bendigo Equine Industry Cluster, the Bendigo Agricultural Show Society, and the City of Greater Bendigo promises to deliver an event that will cater for everyone.

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