Sept2014_16th Annual Big October Ride 2014 – Saturday 4th October
The Dayboro Trailriders will be running their 16th Annual horse trail riding event the Big October Ride” on Saturday 4th October 2014.
SATURDAY: There will be two rides, and both rides leave the showgrounds at 8.30am sharp. Morning tea and lunch provided.
2014 will see an ALL NEW 1 x 3hr ride and 1 x 7hr ride.
Changes this year will be the Friday and Saturday evening format. With permission from the Rural Fireys both evenings will be casual and relaxed around the campfire. A licensed bar will be operating both nights. Friday night is $6 steak burger night with desserts at $3 a serve. Saturday evening dinner from 6pm, entertainment or juke box kicks off at 6pm until 10pm.
There will be a Twilight ride Friday at 4.30pm. The ride will be approximately 1 to 1 ½ hours. This will be an optional ride for those who wish to settle their horses in. So come along Friday afternoon and camp for the weekend as the camping fee is included and Monday is a public holiday.
Precious Pet Photographer, Paul Sparrow, will be taking photos over the weekend. You will be able to purchase the photos directly from Paul.
Horse Store will be having a mobile stand Friday and Saturday afternoon. They have a great range of equine lingerie for men and women. Also Equine products. Bring your money for some good shopping.
SUNDAY – Fun day: Will kick off with a Vet Talk at 8am. Discussing many interesting subjects on horse health; 9am there will be a Horsemanship Demonstration featuring Damian Todd. This will be followed by a Hoof Ball demonstration, presented by Dayboro Pony Club.
Ride fees are $50 for visitors or $35 for TRA members. Fees cover your camping fees, insurance, morning tea and lunch as well as Saturday night’s entertainment. Both rides are non-competitive and leisurely paced. Participants need to bring their own horse and riding gear. There is no age limit on either riders or horses; however both will need to be fit enough and competent to take part. Riders 16 years and under will require a responsible adult or guardian. Riders 18 years and under must wear an approved riding helmet. Strictly no stallions, rigs or dogs. It is recommended that all horses be shod or wear boots and wear a halter and lead rope.
Catering is available across the entire weekend. Pre nominations are preferred. Vegetarian and gluten free can be arranged if booked early.
This event has become avidly looked forward to, each year, by riders locally and further a field.
Previously we’ve been host to riders from Brisbane suburbs, Ipswich; Toowoomba; Yarraman; Pomona; Kin Kin; Gympie; Maryborough; Gold Coast and New South Wales. We look forward to seeing these all again, and if you haven’t been before, come along and enjoy best ride in Queensland!
For further info contact 0418 833 110, 5496 7681 or 3425 3248. Look forward to seeing you there!!
Happy Trails.
