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Eumundi Voice

10 hours ago

Hobby horse riding is a new and growing sport in Australia that mirrors other horse events. In many other countries it attracts thousands of competitors and spectators and will soon be showcased at the Qld Hobby Horse Championships on 5 July.
The championships will feature dressage and show jumping events including a high jump competition which sees horses and riders clearing at least 1.2m. It will be held at the Morayfield Sport and Events Centre, an excellent indoor venue centrally located to encourage participation from a wide area.
Matty Sormani and Coralie Kedzlie developed Hobby Horse Riders to bring together riders from all over Australia and the world. Encouraging and helping riders and their families to build their own clubs, they are seeing increased growth. The sport started in Finland early in the 21st century and has spread across the world attracting more than 10,000 hobby horse enthusiasts to the Finnish Annual Championships.
Social and competitive events are regularly organised at Belli Park. Other groups and clubs have events on the Sunshine Coast, Brisbane and throughout NSW, Vic and WA.
Members of the Hobby Horse Riders team recently travelled to Canberra to help the Finnish Embassy showcase hobby horse riding in Australia. Hundreds of visitors joined in the fun, from tiny tots to mums and dads and serious hobby horse high jump enthusiasts.
You may wonder, “Why hobby horses?” The sport provides a safe and friendly opportunity to explore and learn about horses and horse events. The rules are similar to other horse events and a fun way to learn and meet others. Riders of all ages participate and newcomers are welcome.
“It’s great to see young people getting outside and being physically active. Many get creative, designing and making their own hobby horses and the tack to go with them,” said Coralie.
For more information visit: hobbyhorseriders.com. Membership is free and you can keep up-to-date with what is happening in the world of hobby horse sports and recreation. ... See MoreSee Less

Eumundi Voice

1 day ago

Anzac Day Eumundi 2024

Thank you to the Eumundi and District Historical Association for organising Eumundi’s annual Anzac commemoration.

A big shout out also to the volunteers who provided the gunfire breakfast from the Rotary Club of Eumundi. ... See MoreSee Less