2021 Photo Dump
Wongaburra Princess Hana
Owned by Bushgrove Endurance (Rodney Currey and Kristie Wright) and ridden beautifully by Rodney, this is Hana's first 80km.
This lovely mare is a Chip Chase Sadaqa granddaughter.
Photo: S&B Photography & Videography
This lovely mare is a Chip Chase Sadaqa granddaughter.
Photo: S&B Photography & Videography
Mahazin Wonderstruck
Indy Bonham riding her pure Crabbet stallion in his first 40km event.
Billy is by Wonders Never Cease out of Mill Park Tanganyika and will be standing at Bridle Track Arabians this season to a limited number of mares.
Billy has also had a very successful show season.
Billy is by Wonders Never Cease out of Mill Park Tanganyika and will be standing at Bridle Track Arabians this season to a limited number of mares.
Billy has also had a very successful show season.
Raymar Amira
This lovely Crabbet mare owned and ridden by Rob Gossip came in 5th Lightweight and received a well managed award.
Photo: S&B Photography & Videography
Photo: S&B Photography & Videography
Rainbow On Fire & Trian Moir Jasper
Tanja Zimmerman riding the Best Managed Standardbred and her daughter, Jasmin on her Part Arabian gelding in the 40km event
Orsum-Ma
Nicola Mepham riding her pocket rocket Arabian mare for 1st Lightweight in a time of 3:58.
Nicola and Orsum also placed 3rd LW at Tumbarumba and 3rd LW at the recent Roseberg ride. This little mare is one to watch.
Nicola and Orsum also placed 3rd LW at Tumbarumba and 3rd LW at the recent Roseberg ride. This little mare is one to watch.
Lydia TE
Owned by Kristie Wright, this mare needs no introduction. She's done it all and Kristie tells us she has been off being a Mama so this is her first ride back.
Ridden by Sarah Parker.
Photo: S&B Photography & Videography
Ridden by Sarah Parker.
Photo: S&B Photography & Videography
Oso Kingfisher & Littlebanks Integrity
Ben Hudson riding Oso owned Arabian gelding and Tiana Baldock on Ben's Arabian gelding in the 40km event
Pinedale Zara
Katrina Newitt looking super stoked on Leg 2 of the 80km riding the lovely Zara owned by Peter and Shirley Clarke.
Zara is by River Oak Tabu who has sired many good endurance horses.
Photo: S&B Photography & Videography
Zara is by River Oak Tabu who has sired many good endurance horses.
Photo: S&B Photography & Videography
Team Castlebar in the 80km event
Sharyn Coulston on Castlebar Cougar, Tahlia Franke on Castlebar Normandie and Alan Lindsay riding Castlebar Spectre
Rocket
The always lovely Scotty Davenport riding his part Arab gelding for 4th Heavyweight in the 80km event
Carlwood Ghost
Brett Willis riding purebred gelding in the 80km event.
Little Superstar right here
11yo Faith Johnson and her Mum, Greta riding in the 40km on Box Hill Pocket Rocket and Henley Farm Rakkad.
Night Fire
Maddy Hooper flying along the start of Leg 2. Maddy is another Junior star in the making.
Photo: S&B Photography & Videography
Photo: S&B Photography & Videography
Shellal Blue & Shellal Jive
Dad and daughter duo, Shelley and Brad Jones out in the 80km
Jubane Diva
Noni Seagrim of Fieryrange and Diva (owned by Von Mitchell) having a quiet pick.
This mare is one of only 2 daughters left in Australia from the famous mare Yamamah (Kurrajong Concord) and sired by the influential Kevisan Park Kentucky Blue owned by Castlebar Arabians.
This mare is one of only 2 daughters left in Australia from the famous mare Yamamah (Kurrajong Concord) and sired by the influential Kevisan Park Kentucky Blue owned by Castlebar Arabians.
Shakari Bear
The always smiling and ever inspirational Sue Todd on her Appaloosa mare in the 80km event
Wickwood Badira
Jodi Dewick riding her homebred Arabian mare in the 80km
Bara Park Rhesus
Ridden by Arabella Ward, this is Rhesus' 2nd x 80km ride. This lovely grey gelding is sired by Fenwick Rhan.
Photo: S&B Photography & Videography
Photo: S&B Photography & Videography
Rosie
Anne Bailey on her lovely Standardbred mare in the 40km
Box Hill Jackpot
Kate Pilley of Central Ranges Endurance Club riding 10yo Arabian gelding. Jackpot was the 2020 Matar Stables Bullio Cup Winner over 120km.
Star and Spirit
Lovely couple, Julia and Peter Salon riding in the 10km.
Photo: S&B Photography & Videography
Photo: S&B Photography & Videography
A'Landell Jester
1st Junior Tahnaya Mercieca on a mission. Jester is 9yo Arabian gelding owned by Allan Caslick and this is Jester's 6th win. Lots more to come for this lovely chestnut.
Jamal Desert Mist
Joey Davis riding her pocket rocket in off the first leg of the 80km.
Misty is by Wings Image who is by super sire Chip Chase Sadaqa. She has successfully completed many 80km rides and 2 x 160km rides, one of which being the 2019 Tom Quilty Gold Cup.
Misty is by Wings Image who is by super sire Chip Chase Sadaqa. She has successfully completed many 80km rides and 2 x 160km rides, one of which being the 2019 Tom Quilty Gold Cup.
Cooroora Allyjah
Owned and ridden by Kristie Wright, Allyjah is a 14yo stallion who has successfully completed 2 Tom Quilty Gold Cups, one for a 4th Lightweight placing with an international rider.
Great to see Allyjah and Kristie out and about together.
Photo: S&B Photography & Videography
Great to see Allyjah and Kristie out and about together.
Photo: S&B Photography & Videography
Blake's Heaven Carousel
Jeremy Banwell coming in off the first leg in the 80km event
Local Riders
This local lot did their first 20km rides and couldn't have been happier. Dani & Josh Messina, Matt Pearce, Camille McKenzie, Tamara Pearce and young Charlotte Pearce on her gorgeous Arabian riding pony.
Photo: Mark Brown
Photo: Mark Brown
Spirit of Endurance Award
Stuart Lymbery is an exceptional horseman, always shows amazing sportsmanship and has done a total of 20,173km over various disances from 1987 to now.
Well deserved Stu !
Well deserved Stu !
1st Junior and Best Conditioned
Tahnaya Mercieca riding A'Landell Jester in a time of 5.01.
Congratulations Tahnaya!
Best Conditioned Junior sponsored by JM Farrier Services and 1st Junior sponsored by The Mobile GG Spot.
Congratulations Tahnaya!
Best Conditioned Junior sponsored by JM Farrier Services and 1st Junior sponsored by The Mobile GG Spot.
2nd Junior
Kaitlyn Mercieca riding Henley Farm Fursan in a time of 5.25 just behind sister, Tahnaya.
2nd Junior sponsored by Abacus Planning.
Congratulations Kaitlyn!
2nd Junior sponsored by Abacus Planning.
Congratulations Kaitlyn!
3rd Junior
Emily Hill riding Twinkle in a time of 5.37.
3rd Junior sponsored by Earsmans Mixed Concrete.
Well done Emily!
3rd Junior sponsored by Earsmans Mixed Concrete.
Well done Emily!
1st Lightweight & 1st over the line
It was a gallop finish with Nicola Mepham riding Orsum-Ma in a time of 3:58:25.
1st Lightweight sponsored by Freeform Australia
Awesome effort Nicola!
1st Lightweight sponsored by Freeform Australia
Awesome effort Nicola!
2nd Lightweight & Best Conditioned
Monica Ballard riding Birrali Lawrence was 1 second behind the leader in a time of 3:58:26. Monica was awarded Best Conditioned Lightweight sponsored by Central Ranges Endurance Club.
2nd Lightweight sponsored by Abacus Planning.
Congratulations Monica!
2nd Lightweight sponsored by Abacus Planning.
Congratulations Monica!
Equal 3rd Lightweight
1st Middleweight & Best Conditioned
Ian Curtis riding Blakes Heaven Summer Wind in a time of 4:08.
1st Middleweight sponsored by Wongaburra Arabians and Best Conditioned Middleweight sponsored by AEES.
Congratulations Ian!
1st Middleweight sponsored by Wongaburra Arabians and Best Conditioned Middleweight sponsored by AEES.
Congratulations Ian!
2nd Middleweight
Darryl King riding pure Crabbet gelding James Bonn in a time of 4:30.
Sponsored by Central Ranges Endurance Club.
Well done Darryl!
Sponsored by Central Ranges Endurance Club.
Well done Darryl!
3rd Middleweight
Smiling Sam Peters riding Love In The Mist in a time of 4:44.
Sponsored by Canowindra Services Club.
Congratulations Sam!
Sponsored by Canowindra Services Club.
Congratulations Sam!
1st Heavyweight & Best Conditioned
Scotty Peters riding super mare Castlebar Icon in a time of 4:44.
1st Heavyweight sponsored by Horse Supplements Direct and Best Conditioned Heavyweight sponsored by Wandaroo Pastoral Co.
Congratulations Scotty! Great to see you back!
1st Heavyweight sponsored by Horse Supplements Direct and Best Conditioned Heavyweight sponsored by Wandaroo Pastoral Co.
Congratulations Scotty! Great to see you back!
2nd Heavyweight
Well this is clearly not Allan Caslick but next best being wife, Jen. Al rode Taeaura Shayarnah in a time of 5:55.
Sponsored by Benjamin Webb Design.
Congratulations Al !
Sponsored by Benjamin Webb Design.
Congratulations Al !
3rd Heavyweight
A very happy Jo Davis riding her very well performed mare, Jamal Desert Mist in a time of 5:31.
Sponsored by Canowindra Tyre Service.
Well done Joey!
Sponsored by Canowindra Tyre Service.
Well done Joey!