Event Summary
Date: Saturday Sep 6 to Sunday Sep 7
Nominations Open: Monday Aug 25 12:00 AM
Nominations Close: Friday Sep 5 4:00 PM
(All times on this page are QLD local time)
Location: Townsville
Dogs: Must be on a lead at all times. Barking to be kept to a minimum.. No campsite reservations. Campfires not permitted. No catering provided.
Ride Base Open: Fri 5th 4:00 PM to Sun 7th 4:00 PM
Ride Base PIC: QATV8000
479 Forestry Road, Bluewater 4818
Ride Office Open: Sat 6th 8:00 AM to Sun 7th 4:00 PM
Temperature Log: 3 days and day of travel HHD. All hores mut be fully Hendra Vaccinated, with current certification. HHD to be handed in on arrival at ride base.
Refund Policy: Cancellations of nominations after Midnight Thursday 4 Septermber 2025 must be in writing. Decision will be up to the ride organisers
Event Information
Horses are to be either in stables or in yards that are in line with AERA containment rules. Sunday riders are required to be at ride base for the pre-ride brief at 12.30pm Saturday. ominations are open from 8.00am on Saturday morning. Pre-Ride vetting for Saturday rides will start at 10.00am. Vetting for Sunday will be open on Saturday however Saturday riders have priority in the vet ring.
There are 24 undercover yards and 24 open yards, they are allocated on a first in basis. TCC conditions are that all horse manure, hay and feed are all removed from stables and camping areas and placed in designated areas. There will be an individual fine for any person that leaves mess in their area.
There is plenty of room for BYO fencing (needs to comply with AREA containment rules).
All rubbish is to be taken home with you as there are no bins provided on the grounds.
80km Endurance Ride
30 of 30 entries available
P/R Vetting: Sat 9:30 AM to Sat 12:30 PM
P/R Briefing: Sat 1:15 PM
Ride Starts: Sat 1:30 PM
| Cost | |
| Ride Entry - GOLD Card | $110 |
| Ride Entry - QERA Member | $130 |
40km Intermediate Ride
30 of 30 entries available
P/R Vetting: Sat 9:30 AM to Sat 12:30 PM
P/R Briefing: Sat 1:15 PM
Ride Starts: Sat 2:00 PM
| Cost | |
| Ride Entry - Non QERA Member, Inc Day Membership | $90 |
| Ride Entry - QERA Member | $70 |
20km Introductory Ride
30 of 30 entries available
P/R Vetting: Sat 9:30 AM to Sat 12:30 PM
P/R Briefing: Sat 1:15 PM
Ride Starts: Sat 2:40 PM
| Cost | |
| Ride Entry - Non QERA Member, Inc Day Membership | $60 |
| Ride Entry - QERA Member | $40 |
5km Introductory Ride
30 of 30 entries available
P/R Vetting: Sat 9:30 AM to Sat 12:30 PM
P/R Briefing: Sat 1:15 PM
Ride Starts: Sat 3:00 PM
| Cost | |
| Ride Entry - Non QERA Member, Inc Day Membership | $40 |
| Ride Entry - QERA Member | $30 |
40km Intermediate Ride
30 of 30 entries available
P/R Vetting: Sat 9:30 AM to Sat 12:30 PM
P/R Briefing: Sat 1:15 PM
Ride Starts: Sun 5:00 AM
| Cost | |
| Ride Entry - Non QERA Member, Inc Day Membership | $90 |
| Ride Entry - QERA Member | $70 |
20km Introductory Ride
30 of 30 entries available
P/R Vetting: Sat 9:30 AM to Sat 12:30 PM
P/R Briefing: Sat 1:15 PM
Ride Starts: Sun 6:30 AM
| Cost | |
| Ride Entry - Non QERA Member, Inc Day Membership | $60 |
| Ride Entry - QERA Member | $40 |
5km Introductory Ride
30 of 30 entries available
P/R Vetting: Sat 9:30 AM to Sat 12:30 PM
P/R Briefing: Sat 1:15 PM
Ride Starts: Sun 7:00 AM
| Cost | |
| Ride Entry - Non QERA Member, Inc Day Membership | $40 |
| Ride Entry - QERA Member | $30 |