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Karli’s Among The Best In The World!

Maidenwell barrel racers Michael and Karli Sanford have enjoyed an exciting few days at the National Barrel Horse Association world championships in the United States, with Karli earning a place in the final.

Equestrian Centre Opening Postponed

The official opening of the new multi-million dollar Kilkivan Equestrian Centre has been postponed.

Date Set For Equestrian Centre Opening

The official launch of the new multi-million dollar Kilkivan Showgrounds and Equestrian Centre will occur on September 7.

Goomeri Wins By A Nose

Goomeri P-10 State School just pipped Crawford State School at the South Burnett One-Day Interschool equestrian competition held in Nanango last week.

Work To Start On $2m Equestrian Centre

The first sod was turned on Monday morning for the new $2 million Kilkivan Equestrian Centre.

Bison Beef Up Campdraft Training

Members of the Kumbia Pony Club enjoyed an opportunity at the weekend to experience a bit of the American “wild west” as well as improve their horsemanship skills.

Tender Announced For $2m Equestrian Centre

Gympie Regional Council has announced Ri Con Constructions will build the new equestrian centre at Kilkivan later this year.

Tenders Close For Equestrian Centre

Tenders closed this week for construction of Gympie Regional Council’s proposed $2 million equestrian centre at Kilkivan.

Young Riders Test Their Skills

Forty riders from 11 local schools took part in the 2018 South Burnett Equestrian Challenge held at the Kingaroy Showgrounds last week.

Burrandowan’s A Cut Above The Rest

The annual Burrandowan Cutting competition attracted a total of 239 entries at the weekend.

Council Budgets For Equestrian Project

Gympie Regional Council allocated $900,000 in its recent Budget towards construction of the new $2.06 million Equestrian Centre at Kilkivan.

Riders Tackle Nanango Endurance

The Nanango Heritage Endurance Ride is always a test for horses and riders … but at least the horses get regular vet checks!

Ashley’s Off To The USA

Goomeri resident Ashley Knight will be flying to the United States on Tuesday (April 17) to fulfil a life-long dream.

$1m Boost For Equestrian Centre

Gympie Regional Council will receive $1.075 million from the State Government to put towards its new $2.4 million Kilkivan Equestrian Centre.

Yarraman Horse Ride ‘Best Yet’

The 2017 Yarraman Horse Ride – described as “the best yet” by some participants – attracted 118 riders to the South Burnett on Saturday.

Spring Hack Show Rides To Success

The South Burnett Equestrian Group held their annual Spring Hack Show at their grounds in Racecourse Road, Nanango on Saturday.

Gayndah Takes Home Trophy

The fifth annual South Burnett Interschool Equestrian Competition attracted 68 riders when it was held at Kingaroy Showgrounds earlier this month.

Harry To Captain Qld Squad

St Mary’s Catholic College student Harry Bredhauer received a text while he was at school last week … from his mum Amanda.

Kilkivan Prepares For Great Weekend

The annual Kilkivan Great Horse Ride is on again this weekend, with three new trails for riders

Goomeri Wins Trophy … Again

The annual South Burnett Interschool Equestrian Competition was held at the Kingaroy Showgrounds during Catholic Education Week in July and attracted 75 riders from schools across the region.

Students Do Well In Equestrian Competition

Students from Saint Mary’s Catholic College have continued their run of success at the annual Fraser Coast Equestrian Competition in Maryborough.

Horses, Cows And Very Keen Riders

The annual Cow Horse Competition at Nanango attracts students from all over the South Burnett – from Windera to Cooyar – but it seems the riders from Goomeri have a firm grip on the trophy.

Horse Ride Honours Fabian Webb

This weekend’s Kilkivan Great Horse Ride is being dedicated to Fabian Webb who died in November last year.

Endurance Riders Head To Cooyar

More than 200 nominations have been received for the Cooyar Endurance Ride which will get underway from the Cooyar Showgrounds on Saturday afternoon.