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[RC] [Endurance Riding: News] Australia: World class endurance events inTonimbuk,... - MerriHorsedeals.com.au6th Aug 2008 The motto of Australian endurance riders is "To complete is to win". In excess of 70 riders from around Australia and the globe will be aiming to complete the FEI CEI 3* 160km , FEI 2* 108km and AERA 108km elevated ride endurance ride this weekend (8-9 August) at Tonimbuk, Victoria. Considered a world-class endurance ride, it is a preview event to the internationally renowned Tom Quilty Gold Cup scheduled for September 2009 as it covers the exact same course as the Quilty. This FEI ride will also be used as a qualifying event for the 2009 Malaysian World Endurance Championships. Based out of the Tonimbuk Equestrian Centre, an internationally recognised equestrian facility, the ride will pass through the magnificent Bunyip State Park, traverse private land, bush tracks and all weather sandy gravel roads. The 160 km ride commences at 2 a.m. on Saturday morning with horse and rider combinations returning to the Tonimbuk Equestrian Centre to vet in after each phase has been completed. If you would like further information please contact: Helen Ward Tom Quilty Gold Cup Inc 2009 Communications Officer Mob 0438 594285 -- Posted By Merri to Endurance Riding: News at 8/08/2008 07:21:00 AM
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