Event Summary
Date: Saturday Aug 16 to Sunday Aug 17
Nominations Close: Saturday Aug 9 12:00 PM
(All times on this page are QLD local time)
Location: Tepon
Dogs: Dogs must be on a leash at all times.. Campsite: $10 per camp per night payable via Aeraonline when nominating.. Fires: Fires in drums on the grounds are currently permitted.. Catering: No catering..
Ride Base Open: Sat 16th 8:00 AM to Sun 17th 5:00 PM
Ride Base PIC: QBHB0481
Tepon Equestrian Park, 967 Longlands Gap Road Wondecla (PIC QBHB0481). Early Arrivals – Approval only via prior notification.
Ride Office Open: Sat 16th 12:00 PM to Sun 17th 5:00 PM
Office hours are subject to change.
Temperature Log: 3 days HDD. All horses must be fully Hendra-vaccinated, with current certification. Please hand in your fully completed Horse Health Declaration/s & show your vaccination certificate/s on arrival. MUST have PIC recorded on all your paperwork.
Refund Policy: Cancellations of nominations must be made in writing and there will be no refund applicable after Midnight 9th of August 2025 unless for medical grounds or family emergency to the committee’s discretion.
Event Information
Early Bird nominations will close 7 days prior, at midnight 9th of August 2025, after which time, nominations will incur a $20 late fee (a nomination made prior to cut off may be added to or changed without incurring a late fee).
Some permanent horse yards available on a first-in basis at $20 per yard. Maximum of 2 yards per person/camp.
Plenty of room for BYO fencing (needs to comply with QERA containment rules).
It is a Tepon requirement that you put all manure and feed left-overs into designated areas before leaving the grounds (not at the base of trees) and either put your rubbish in the bins if provided or take it home with you.
The Tracks: The tracks will be undulating, including hill work, forestry tracks, some road work and rockiness underfoot. There will be ample natural watering spots + supplied water if necessary.
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Service Items
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| Camping Fee | $10 | － ＋ | |
| $10 per camp per night | |||
| Non FNERA Member | $25 | － ＋ | |
| Non FNERA Member per ride (First Ride Not Applicable) | |||
| Steel Yard | $20 | － ＋ | |
| Maximum of 2 yards per person/camp | |||
160km Endurance Ride
30 of 30 entries available
P/R Vetting: Sat 12:00 PM to Sat 1:30 PM
P/R Briefing: Sat 1:30 PM
Ride Starts: Sat 3:00 PM
| Cost |
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| Ride Entry - QERA Member | $260 | － ＋ |
| Ride Entry - QERA Member (Gold Card) | $220 | － ＋ |
80km Endurance Ride
30 of 30 entries available
P/R Vetting: Sat 12:00 PM to Sat 1:30 PM
P/R Briefing: Sat 1:30 PM
Ride Starts: Sat 3:00 PM
| Cost |
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| Ride Entry - QERA Member | $130 | － ＋ |
| Ride Entry - QERA Member (Gold Card) | $110 | － ＋ |
40km Intermediate Ride
30 of 30 entries available
P/R Vetting: Sat 12:00 PM to Sat 1:30 PM
P/R Briefing: Sat 1:30 PM
Ride Starts: Sat 3:00 PM
| Cost |
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| Ride Entry - Including Day Membership | $90 | － ＋ |
| Ride Entry - QERA Member | $70 | － ＋ |
20km Introductory Ride
30 of 30 entries available
P/R Vetting: Sat 2:00 PM to Sat 4:00 PM
P/R Briefing: Sat 6:00 PM
Ride Starts: Sun 7:00 AM
| Cost |
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| Ride Entry - Including Day Membership | $60 | － ＋ |
| Ride Entry - QERA Member | $45 | － ＋ |