David VK4MDL talks with one of the competitors. The competitor is mounted on their horse. The horse is brown with white around the muzzle. The rider is wearing a green bib. They are standing in the middle of a dirt road with forest behind them.

Dingo Creek Horse Endurance Ride

Dingo Creek was a challenge from a radio perspective, but was a really well-organised event and a joy to help out with. Far-a-way and Stirling’s Crossing could learn a lot from this group! This has got to be one of the best-organised horse endurance ride events I’ve been involved with….

Competitors arriving back at base at Southbrook. The view is along Southbrook-Felton Road looking south, a bitumen road disappearing into the distance along undulating hills of yellowed grass. A powerline and fence extend into the distance on the left of the photo. In the distance, a couple of competitors on horse back can be seen headed towards the viewer.

Toowoomba Endurance Horse Riders Hip Pocket Challenge

Brisbane WICEN came out to the freezing cold town of Southbrook to assist the Toowoomba Endurance Horse Riders Association in the running of this year’s Hip Pocket Challenge. This normally takes place in March, and is usually one of the first events on our calendar, however Cyclone Alfred totally blew…

Kilkivan (March 2025) Horse Ride checkpoint, operated by Gary VK4ZGB.

Kilkivan Endurance Blue Ride

The first event for Brisbane WICEN to support this year was the Kilkivan Endurance Blue ride, which was being run by Kilkivan Endurance Riders Club raising awareness for mens’ health issues. We were to support an event at Southbrook a few weeks beforehand, however Cyclone Alfred knocked that idea on…