World renowned artist, Jeff Morgan, who has painted to scale, the Wilpena Panorama at his gallery in Hawker, has agreed to paint the proposed Southern Flinders Panorama in Gladstone, South Australia.
Following the success of the Trail Horse Ride from Gladstone to Hawker in 2009 to support this proposed project, a further trail ride is being organised for 2010.
Southern Flinders Champagne Trail Horse Ride
Another special ATHRA event
17th - 21st September 2010
The ’Southern Flinders Champagne Trail Horse Ride’ is a slow paced horse ride where you can enjoy the beautiful farming scenery, the Southern Flinders Ranges and warm spring weather.
The emphasis is on locally grown food and wine, from gourmet steaks and saltbush lamb, to Spencer Gulf prawns and Golden North ice-cream ‘to taste’ before buying your double cone. The region has a growing reputation for fine wines, and our local wineries will have wines on display.
Each night there will be entertainment in the form of an Auction at Laura, a Quiz Night at Stone Hut, a Formal Three-course Dinner in Wirrabara Forest and a Red Faces Night for all participants on the final night. On the last day we will indulge in fresh Spencer Gulf Prawns and Champagne outside the Wirrabara Hotel before departure.
This is an opportunity for horse riders to be feted and indulged in South Australia.
If succesful, this ride will become an annual event.
The experience begins at Gladstone on Thursday 16th September with a gourmet BBQ.
A community breakfast will be held in the main street on Friday morning at 8.30am followed by a grand parade through the street to farewell the participants.
The ride moves from Gladstone onto Laura, Stone Hut, Wirrabara Forest (2 Days) and Wirrabara township with activities over the next five days and most meals being provided.
The ride concludes with a ‘Stirrup Cup’ Luncheon at Wirrabara on Tuesday 21st September.
COST: Riders/Drivers (cart friendly) $250.00
Partners &/or backup $180.00
– many places of interest and 4×4 driving
One day riders (includes evening meal) $50.00
For further details, a copy of the Itinerary or Registration form.
Contact:
Shan Daw 0409 026 333 Email: shandaw2010@hotmail.com
or John Arbon 08) 8662 2049
Horse Events in the Southern Flinders Region
SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2010
For a copy of the Itinerary and Registration form contact the following people:
September 11th & 12th Team Penning Competition at Quorn
Contact: Vanessa Clancey or Melissa Bowley mob 0419 031 111 email info@rangesfs.com.au
September 17th to 21st Southern Flinders Champagne Trail Horse Ride
Contact: Shan Daw mob 0409 026 333 email shandaw2010@hotmail.com
or John Arbon ph 08 8662 2049
September 25th & 26th Northern Trail Riders Broughton River Ride, Spalding
Contact: Tracey Wostikow mob 0412 058 092 email wostikow@rbe.net.au
October 2nd, 3rd, 4th Stockyard Arena Three Day Trail Ride
Contact: Vanessa Clancey or Melissa Bowley mob 0419 031 111 email: info@rangesfs.com.au
Postal Box 2081, Pt Augusta, 5700
“Real Outback Rides” by Appointment
Contact: Jane Farger ph 8648 4895 email prairiehotel@bigpond.com
Postal CBM 109, Hawker, 5434
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Congratulations on organising the trail ride. It was great to see so many people come to the breakfast and support your efforts. Hope it all went well with everyone (horses, riders and support team) arriving safely. I’m sure we’ll hear all about it in the next community newsletter.
please contact as stated on post