Event Summary
Date: Saturday May 24 to Sunday May 25
AERA Nominations Close: Tuesday May 20 9:00 PM
FEI Nominations Close: Tuesday May 13 11:00 PM
(All times on this page are QLD local time)
Location: Widgee
Dogs: On a lead at all times and handlers to pick up dog poo.. No campsite reservations. Fires: Must be contained and supervised.. Catering: Catering on site and local suppliers within walking distance..
Ride Base Open: Thu 22nd 2:00 PM to Mon 26th 10:00 AM
Ride Base PIC: QJKK0939
All rubbish and horse manure to be disposed of as per information sheet. Please leave all camp areas clear.
Ride Office Open: Sat 24th 10:00 AM to Sun 25th 2:00 PM
HELP US TO HELP YOU - Signing your declarations on line saves a lot of extra work at pre-ride nominations
Temperature Log: AERA 3 days prior to travel plus departure day plus travel days. FEI temp logs as per the app.
Refund Policy: All refunds considered with regard to timing of cancellation.
Event Information
Widgee offers spectacular tracks with tremendous views and will provide a challenge for ellite athletes. It is recommended that horses feet are padded.
Camping - please ensure that yards are compliant with the AERA RulebookRule 54. The Rulebook is available on the AERA website - aera.asn.au. There are no powered sites. Toilets and showers with hot water.
THERE IS NO EARLY SET UP OF CAMPS AND YOU RISK BEING ASKED TO MOVE IF YOU SET UP YARDS BEFORE OFFICIALS ARE ON SITE.
FEI entries - you may be required to remain in a hold area away from your campsite, so please come prepared for that.
The AERA 120 km ride is offered as an elevator with options to complete at 80 kms or at 100 kms.
Note pre-ride vetting for the AERA 40km ride is scheduled for Saturday morning but may also be done on Friday afternoon.
Electronic Timing System will be operating so please bring your time cards for those members who have been issued witih them - spare cards will be available for non-members. AERA ETS cards are operational in all states.
Water taps are available throughout the grounds and tubs will be avilable in the strapping area.
Catering The Widgee Bushman's Bar has a reputation for providing great meals. This is a licenced facility so no BYO when you are dining in. This group will offer dinner on Friday and Saturday, breakfast on Saturday and Sunday, and lunch on Saturday.
JoJo Coffee Coaster will be on site from Friday afternoon.
Widgee General Store supplies fuel, gas and firewood and also offers a range of snacks and meals - opening hours are 5.30 am to 7.00 pm Monday to Saturday and 6.30 am to 3.00 pm on Sunday.
Access to showgrounds - Thursday from 2.00. Note that all horses must be on site by 3.00 pm on Friday to ensure nomination and vetting for the events starting on Saturday morning.
Horse manure must be gathered up and either taken away or placed in the trailer provided. General rubbish should be taken away.
Riders - please assist us by returning bibs and timing cards before you leave the grounds.
TICK Spray - for those returning to tick free zones after the event, tick spraying will be available on site. More information to come.
2025 Pathways for CEI_FEI participation_athletes a
120km Two Star Open
P/R Vetting: Fri 3:00 PM to Fri 6:00 PM
P/R Briefing: Fri 6:30 PM
Ride Starts: Sat 2:00 AM
Nominations Close: Tuesday May 13 11:00 PM
| Cost |
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| Ride Entry - Member | $400 | － ＋ |
120km Two Star Youth
P/R Vetting: Fri 3:00 PM to Fri 6:00 PM
P/R Briefing: Fri 6:30 PM
Ride Starts: Sat 2:00 AM
Nominations Close: Tuesday May 13 11:00 PM
| Cost |
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| Ride Entry - Member | $400 | － ＋ |
120km Endurance (AERA with FEI)
P/R Vetting: Fri 3:00 PM to Fri 6:00 PM
(This is being offered as an elevator ride with options to complete at 80 kms or 100 kms)
P/R Briefing: Fri 6:30 PM
Ride Starts: Sat 2:30 AM
| Cost |
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| Ride Entry - Member | $170 | － ＋ |
100km One Star Open
P/R Vetting: Fri 3:00 PM to Fri 6:00 PM
P/R Briefing: Fri 6:30 PM
Ride Starts: Sat 3:00 AM
Nominations Close: Tuesday May 13 11:00 PM
| Cost |
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| Ride Entry - Member | $350 | － ＋ |
100km One Star Youth
P/R Vetting: Fri 3:00 PM to Fri 6:00 PM
P/R Briefing: Fri 6:30 PM
Ride Starts: Sat 3:00 AM
Nominations Close: Tuesday May 13 11:00 PM
| Cost |
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| Ride Entry - Member | $350 | － ＋ |
40km Intermediate Ride
P/R Vetting: Sat 8:00 AM to Sat 10:00 AM
P/R Briefing: Sat 11:30 AM
Ride Starts: Sat 1:00 PM
| Cost |
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| Ride Entry - Including Day Membership | $90 | － ＋ |
| Ride Entry - Member | $70 | － ＋ |