Equestrian

Second Life For Ex-Racehorses

Second Life For Ex-Racehorses

Riders came to Nanango last weekend from all over SE Queensland for a weekend of learning and connecting with horses, campfires and new friendships at the Nanango Equestrian Centre.

70 Riders Compete At Nanango

70 Riders Compete At Nanango

The South Burnett Working Equitation club hosted more than 70 horse and rider combinations earlier this month in a two-day competition at the Nanango Showgrounds.

Big Weekend For Equitation Club

Big Weekend For Equitation Club

More than 70 horses and riders from all over South-East Queensland converged on Nanango’s Showgrounds recently for Queensland’s first official Australian National Working Equitation event of the year.

Council Approves Equestrian Plan

Council Approves Equestrian Plan

A long-term plan by the South Burnett Western Performance Club to upgrade its grounds in Nanango has been given the go-ahead by the South Burnett Regional Council.

Muster Returns After 10 Years

Muster Returns After 10 Years

The Mt Stanley Muster – a two-day campdraft which has been in hibernation for the past 10 years – will be coming back to life in October.

Boost For Local Groups

Boost For Local Groups

South Burnett community groups will receive almost $393,000 under the latest round of the State Government’s Gambling Community Benefit Fund scheme.

Riders In Purple For Fundraiser

Riders In Purple For Fundraiser

The South Burnett Western Performance Club is supporting Crohn’s Disease Month on Sunday (May 23) with a  fundraiser for the Crohns and Colitis Foundation.

Big Weekend For Riding Club

Big Weekend For Riding Club

Competitors from all over south-east Queensland came to Nanango recently to take part in the South Burnett Working Equitation Club’s first official competition for 2021.

Horse Shows Will Kick Off Year

Horse Shows Will Kick Off Year

The public have been invited to come along to watch some equestrian action and inspect the results of an Australia Day working bee at the South Burnett Western Performance Club grounds in Nanango.

Riders Get Back In The Saddle

Riders Get Back In The Saddle

The South Burnett Western Performance Club – a bunch of keen horse owners – is in the process of rebuilding after a year of disruptions to activities caused by COVID restrictions.

Horse Riders Hold First Event

Horse Riders Hold First Event

Organisers of an equestrian sport that can trace its roots back to Portugal, Spain and Italy were delighted when they held their first competition at Nanango’s Showgrounds recently and saw it draw 53 competitors from all over south-east Queensland.

Karli’s Among The Best In The World!

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.