Member stories

Narelle Childs was already in her mid-30s when a
three-year-old Andalusian/Welsh Mountain pony
named ‘Gavin’ arrived for the family’s eight-year-old
daughter. There was just one small problem—Gavin
was rather a handful for a young child who had
never ridden before. READ MORE

For Ray Adams, the 2009 Tom Quilty Gold Cup remains one of those experiences where the kilometres tell only part of the story. It was the
culmination of several years of learning, careful preparation and a partnership with a horse who had begun life doing very different work. READ MORE

Some endurance riders are born into horses. Others
discover them later in life. For Duncan and Caroline
Woodhead, their path to endurance began only after
another remarkable adventure had come to an end. READ MORE

Behind every successful ride are horses carefully prepared, family members travelling long distances, crews waiting at checkpoints and friendships formed around the endurance circuit. For Trish Annetts and her family, endurance began simply—with children
learning to ride and a family willing to follow wherever the horses might take them. READ MORE

Every endurance rider has a story. Some begin with pony clubs and riding schools, while others are forged through determination, experience and an unwavering love of horses. For Suzie Berryman and her son Levi, theirs is a journey built on family, perseverance and a passion for the sport that continues to inspire those around them. READ MORE

Horses have been part of my life since I was about nine years old. My father taught me the basics, often reminding me to keep my “hands down and elbows
in”. His practical advice and steady influence stayed with me throughout my riding life. READ MORE

​For nearly four decades, Tenterfield Endurance Riding
Club member Karen Lee has been a familiar and
respected figure in Australian endurance riding. Since
recording her first official ride in 1989, Karen has quietly built a remarkable career founded on determination, horsemanship and an unwavering love of the sport. READ MORE