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Listed January 2011
Updated November 2011

Mitta Valley Autumn Trail Ride/Camp (23, 24, 25 March 2012)
Organiser: Mitta United Football Club Sub Committee
Postcode Location: 3701
Closest Capital City: 400 kms NE of Melbourne

Address: Eskdale, Vic 3701
Contact: Phone (02) 6072 0464 Mob 0439 720 464 or (02) 6072 3520

The event: A major fundraiser for the Mitta United Football Club, this will be the 4th Mitta Valley Autumn Trail Ride. Based at the Eskdale Recreation Reserve (Footy Ground) at Eskdale, participants are provide a hearty dinner, entertainment, auction and bar after Saturdays ride; breakfast, morning tea and lunch on Sunday. Non-powered camping facilities and dinner on Friday night are inclusive in the cost of the weekend.
Facilities for you: own camping camping gear.
Facilities for your horse: own horse gear.

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Updated November 2011

Riley's Ride (tba March 2012)
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 November 2011

Man From Snowy River Festival (29 March-1 April 2012)
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 November 2011

Riding of the Bounds (tba April/ May 2012)
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 November 2011

Annual SIDS and Kids Packhorse Ride ( October 2012 to be confirmed)
(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

The event: Ride out from Toongabbie 8am Saturday 8th October, Travel via the Old Coach Route, cross the Thomson River at Brunton's Bridge, to reach Walhalla approx 4pm Saturday. Camp at Walhalla overnight, street parade and Charity Auction At Walhalla on the Sunday. All profits are donated to SIDS & Kids, for research into Sudden Infant Death syndrome.

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Updated November 2011

Hoof Over Hills ( October 2012 to be confirmed)
(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.

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Updated November 2011

EQUITANA Melbourne (15-18 November 2012)
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: 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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Listed May 2011
Updated November 2011

North East Equine Expo (to be confirmed 2013)
Postcode Location: 3677
Closest Capital City: 250 kms NE of Melbourne

Address: National Centre of Equine Education (NCEE), Wangaratta Vic 3677
Contact: Trade Stand – Issie Hill 0418 397817 | Facility Enquiries – Alanna Kirley (03) 5723 6232

The event: Event to be confirmed for 2013.

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