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Tom Quilty Preview

The hope of every endurance rider is to win a Tom Quilty Buckle; the dream is to win the Tom Quilty Gold Cup

In July this year over 350 riders will converge on the small country town of Imbil, located in the beautiful Mary Valley on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast, to tackle one of the southern hemisphere’s largest National Endurance Championships, the Tom Quilty Gold Cup.

he anticipation and excitement will be palpable at midnight on July 12 with both riders and their horses eager to take on the 160-kilometre challenge of Australia’s most prestigious endurance ride. The ride is steeped in history and those who have completed it will never forget the exhilaration when they cross

the line. So much so, that many will return year after year to take on the challenge, irrespective of where in Australia the event is hosted. This year riders will travel from across the land and as far afield as South America, Scotland and South Africa to attempt to complete the ride with a tagline that says it all: To complete is to win.

So where did it all begin? This truly iconic Australian event was established in 1966 by Erica and R.M. Williams who loved long distance riding and their Arabian horses. At the time R.M. was the editor of Hoofs and Horns, a pioneer horse magazine which reported widely on the Tevis Cup, an annual endurance event held in the Sierra high country in the United States of America. It had been 11 years since Tevis Cup ride organiser Wendell Robie had set out to prove that a modern-day horse could

Above: The beautiful Mary Valley on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast will play host to the 2019 Tom Quilty Gold Cup. Photo: Sarah Sullivan Photography.

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Top: Zac Sample has qualified to compete in his first Tom Quilty Gold Cup ride at Stirling’s Crossing at age 12. Photo: Sarah Sullivan Photography. Above: The 1993 ride in Sheffield, Tasmania was won by Bob Sample, one of the top buckle holders in the event’s history with 15 to his name.

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cover the 100 miles of rugged terrain between Lake Tahoe and Auburn in just one day, despite many doubting it was possible. He succeeded and the Tevis Cup remains the oldest and most famous modern-day endurance ride in the world, celebrating its 64th anniversary this year. Hoofs and Horns shared many exciting reports on the Tevis Cup with Australian

horse enthusiasts and by 1966 Erica and R.M. Williams decided to challenge Australian riders to a similar quest – 100 miles in one day. Tom Quilty, a great horseman and cattleman in the Kimberley area of Western Australia, was a friend of R.M. Williams and supported this new venture with a donation of $1,000 to fund the making of the original Tom Quilty Gold Cup. This trophy is now on display in the Stockman’s Hall of Fame in Longreach, Queensland with a replica being awarded to the successful rider every year. The trophy was perpetual and named in honour of the man who funded it. While cash prizes were originally on offer, ride organisers had to withdraw these incentives at the last minute due to local laws prohibiting racing for financial reward on public roads. Riders and officials alike agreed that the ride would be purely for the thrill of completion with the only reward being to wear the impressive silver Quilty buckle awarded on completing the ride. This tradition continues today. The ride has grown year on year having started with only 26 riders competing in the first Tom Quilty Gold Cup held in Richmond, New South Wales, setting off at 1:14am on Oct 1, 1966. This year in Imbil, indications are that over 350 riders will participate, which will make it the biggest ride in the event’s history. The opportunity to participate in the sport’s most prestigious ride combined with the state-of-the-art venue, Australia’s only purpose-built endurance facility Stirling’s Crossing Equestrian Complex, clearly has endurance riders across Australia excited. A further appealing factor is the ride base backing onto the Imbil State Forest offering the perfect backdrop and a diverse terrain that the Tom Quilty is famous for. Stirling’s Crossing Endurance Club President Kim Moir says the level of interest has been very high with over 1,000 people registering on the event website www.tomquilty2019.com.au to be kept informed on the event. ‘We are delighted with the response and initial indications are that this will be the biggest Tom Quilty Gold Cup ride in its 54-year history with riders coming from as far as Tasmania and Western Australia, as well as from overseas,’ Ms Moir said. ‘We’re also located in one of Australia’s most desirable tourist destinations, the Sunshine Coast, which has contributed to the appeal of the event. We’ve been overwhelmed with enquiries and still have a few months to go, which is very exciting for our team.

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‘The response to the Stirling’s Crossing Equestrian Centre since it opened its doors in time to host the 2016 Equestrian Australia Endurance Championships has been fantastic. ‘We have had 1,029 riders participate in the eight events hosted by the Stirling’s Crossing Endurance Club over this time and the feedback has been very positive. ‘Riders love that they can camp with their horses and that the ride base

is dedicated to endurance rides rather than being a multi-purpose venue like the showgrounds often used to host endurance rides. ‘Stirling’s has ample space and is removed from the town centre so minimises the impact on surrounding residents which has become a problem for showgrounds which are increasingly being consumed by urban sprawl. ‘At Stirling’s we can offer riders

first-class facilities in a beautiful setting and all just a stone’s throw from holiday attractions like Noosa Heads, Rainbow Beach and Fraser Island and the tourist sights of the Sunshine Coast like Australia Zoo, Mooloolaba Beach and much more. ‘This sport is very family friendly, and we are confident that those coming will enjoy much of what the region has to offer. It’s the last weekend of Queensland school holidays so some may travel here the week prior to enjoy some time in our warm climate whereas those from New South Wales, South Australia and Western Australia will be in the middle of their school holidays and may choose to extend their stay after the event. It’s exciting news for the region.’ Matthew Sample, owner of the complex and founder of Stirling’s Crossing Endurance Club, has long had a passion for the sport and is committed to elevating its profile and growing the number of participants. ‘There is something magical about endurance riding, it creates an incredible bond between a horse and rider and our aim at Stirling’s Crossing is to encourage as many new riders as possible to try the sport and experience it for themselves,’ Mr Sample said.

Top: Matthew Sample, owner of Stirling’s Crossing Equestrian Complex, won the 2009 Tom Quilty along with brother Brook. His passion for the sport of endurance has seen him build Australia’s first purpose-built endurance facility. Left: Brook Sample and Brookleigh Excalibur at the 2013 Tom Quilty in Kilkivan, Queensland. Photo: Denise Keelan Photography. Above: State-of-the-art vetting facilities make Stirling’s Crossing Equestrian Complex a firm favourite with both vets and riders alike. Photo: Ross Eason Photography.

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PROUD HOSTS OF THE 2019 TOM QUILTY GOLD CUP. 11-14 July 2019 We look forward to welcoming you to Stirling’s Crossing Equestrian Complex, Australia’s first purpose-built endurance facility.

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• A 60m x 40m fully lit, undercover area. • Large, level, well-maintained and grassed outdoor areas. • Direct access to some of Australia’s most desirable forestry trails. • Top-of-the-range horse treadmill to help condition horses at a range of speeds and gradients • Onsite camping with air-conditioned amenities block.

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‘Most who have tried a 20km or 40km ride quickly progress to competing in 80km and 120km rides but a 160km ride like the Tom Quilty Gold Cup requires a whole new set of skills and incredible commitment. ‘One unique characteristic of endurance riding is that all competitors, no matter their age, gender, skill level and ability, compete on a level playing field. All participants ride the same distance on the same course at the same time, and with the same level of care for their horse. ‘Endurance is quite unusual as an equestrian pursuit as the longevity of the horse in the sport often sees the bond between horse and rider span many years. While many equestrian events only see horses compete for a few years, endurance horses come into their own at around eight years of age and can then compete comfortably until 15 years of age or more. ‘When you start a ride at midnight and ride for over nine hours in a 160km event, it’s like sharing an adventure with your best friend – it’s a very special experience. Endurance riders have the utmost respect and admiration for their horses as the sport requires the horse to have exceptional athleticism, intuition, intelligence and a very competitive nature. ‘To this end Arabians are the most suited breed for endurance – they love it, it’s in their blood and the thrill of starting a ride is palpable for both the horse and the rider. Matthew’s father, Bob Sample concurs and has had a long endurance history

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Above: Brook Sample on Magic Glen Glamour Girl and Akhmed Pshunov on Glenewan Whisper in a gallop finish at the CEI* 80km hosted at Stirling’s Crossing in August 2018. Photo: Sarah Sullivan Photography. Below: Kristie and Castlebar Belair on track to take out the 2018 Tom Quilty Gold Cup. Photo: Denise Keelan Photography.

with Arabians over the past five decades, including an impressive tally of 15 Tom Quilty buckles. ‘My love of Arab horses began as a pre-teenager hanging over the fence at the Sydney Royal Easter Show watching them from a distance,’ Bob said.

‘Little did I know then of my much later obsession with endurance riding and my breeding of Arabian blood horses for endurance, which began in the 1960s. ‘Most Arabians have a “desire to travel”; to see what is around the next corner. They have a superior cardiovascular

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Left: Brook Sample riding Magic Glen Glamour Girl. Photo: Sarah Sullivan Photography. Middle: Kaylea Maher from Imbil and Jamie Green from Brisbane covering rugged terrain in the Imbil State Forest. Photo: Sarah Sullivan Photography. Below: Camping alongside your horse at Stirling’s Crossing Equestrian Complex. Photo: Ross Eason Photography.

capacity to body weight ratio. Arabian blood horses also have long-stretch muscle structure best suited for endurance, as opposed to the fast-twitch muscle of “sprinter” horses. ‘I also love their psychology; initially suspicious of a person, but able to trust and cooperate in a very special way if treated well. These factors combine to give Arabian blood horses their advantage in the sport of endurance riding, particularly as the maximum heart rate recovery parameters have dropped. They are very special creatures in my life and the lives of my family.’ His family certainly has a strong connection to the Tom Quilty Gold Cup, collectively taking home over 30 buckles and nine titles between Bob and his sons Matthew and Brook. Brook hails from Kenilworth in Queensland and already has taken the title seven times which is a Tom Quilty Gold Cup record. He will be joined on the course by both his wife Leigh Ann – a very successful endurance rider in her own right with four Quilty buckles and a number of titles under her belt – as well as son Zac who has qualified for his first Tom Quilty Gold Cup at age 12. Brook and Leigh Ann’s other son Matthew hopes to qualify at the Stirling’s Classic ride in May which will see the whole family experience a Quilty ride together. ‘Members of our extended family have been participating in endurance riding for over five decades so seeing the younger generation like my nephews come through the ranks is really fantastic,’ Matthew said. ‘Last year my great niece, Taylor Grogan completed her first 40km ride at only five years of age. I guess endurance is in our blood – we love the sport and it’s a wonderful family friendly environment in which to involve your kids.’ While there are no age limits for rides in the sport of endurance, participation in the Tom Quilty Gold Cup requires riders to be at least 12 years old and to have completed a 160km ride prior to the event.

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Zac Sample qualified last year when he crossed the finish line together with Noah Hoogland after 12 hours 37 minutes, seeing the two 11-year-olds take out the junior title at the 2018 Queensland Endurance Riders Association State Championships held at Stirling’s Crossing Equestrian Complex. While a junior can’t win the event, this honour is reserved for adults who meet the 73kg minimum weight limit, they can take line honours by crossing the finish line first. This was the case for 17-year-old Jaz Hutchins last year in Tasmania and David Anderson Jnr aged 12 in Manilla, NSW in 2010. But for most who participate in the gruelling event, it’s completion that’s highest on their wish list. That’s the end-goal for these new recruits which is no small feat when you see kids, who may not even be in high school yet, set out in the middle of the night with just a torch and their four-legged best friend for company. Those who love endurance will tell you that this is what makes endurance such as special sport. The fact that kids, whose friends are probably spending too much time on devices, can’t wait to get onto a forest track in the pitch dark at midnight speaks volumes about the excitement, sense

Above: Misty early mornings as riders take to the track at Stirling’s Crossing Equestrian Complex. Photo: Sarah Sullivan Photography.

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of fulfilment and strong connection they feel to their horse when competing in endurance events. This is what keeps riders, both old and young, coming back every year to continue

their Tom Quilty Gold Cup journey, to get that next buckle and conquer the course, doing what they love most. Defending champion Kristie Taprell from Burrowye, Victoria is hoping for back-to-back wins this year to take out her third Quilty title. Her impressive tally of 17 completion buckles is testament to having completed over 30 per cent of Tom Quilty rides in the event’s 53-year history. Only four others have exceeded this number of buckles in the history of the event and all have since retired from the sport. Last year Kristie completed the ride in Scottsdale, Tasmania on Castlebar Belair, a registered Arabian owned and trained by Holbrook’s Meg Wade and Chris Gates. Her history in endurance is impressive having completed 32,269 endurance kilometres and competed in 327 rides since she embarked on her endurance journey in 1995. The level of commitment shown by the riders in the lead-up to this event is impressive and the care they take for their horses is second to none. The priority throughout, from preparation to competing to the return trip home, is the welfare of the horse. It’s the partnership between rider and horse that drives many to the sport. If endurance riding appeals to you as

a sport or you are interested in getting involved in the Tom Quilty Gold Cup as a volunteer or spectator, visit the website to register your interest at www.tomquilty2019.com.au.

Tom Quilty Gold Cup Fast Facts ■ Number of participants in the first Tom Quilty Gold Cup: 26 riders, Richmond, NSW in 1966 ■ Total number of participants over the Tom Quilty Gold Cup 53-year history: 7,196 ■ Largest Tom Quilty to date: 342 participants, Hawkesbury, NSW in 2015 – 50th anniversary ride ■ Smallest Tom Quilty to date: 16 participants, Richmond, NSW in 1968 ■ First year participants numbers exceeded 100: 1985 ■ Youngest line honours: David Anderson Jnr aged 12 at Manilla, New South Wales in 2010 ■ Minimum weight to win the title: 73kg (if the rider and saddle weighs less than this, additional weight must be carried for the ride if they want to be a contender to win the Tom Quilty Gold Cup)

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Other trophies/awards available as part of the ride: ■ Pat Slater Cup: The first ten horses and riders across the line are invited to participate in judging for the Pat Slater Cup. They must first be assessed as sound and are then judged by a panel of five on their freedom of movement, soundness and impulsion, presence and appearance, and overall presentation. ■ Newbridge Trophy: A large bronze horse statue first presented in 1966. This trophy was donated by Dick and Selma Best and made by Sheila Stump who were all partners in the Newbridge Stud. This is awarded to the first registered Arabian or Arabian Derivative to complete the Tom Quilty Gold Cup ride. ■S hareym Trophy: Donated by Ron and Val Males in memory of their purebred Arabian Stallion, Shareym who successfully completed six Tom Quilty Gold Cup events in 1966, 1967, 1969, 1970, 1972 and 1973. This trophy is presented to the owner of the first middleweight or heavyweight horse with the most buckles to its name. ■ Best conditioned: The first five horses in each division are assessed for general

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fitness and are required to present a workout that demonstrates their ability to do more. Those that perform best in this workout receive the best conditioned award. ■ First winner of the Tom Quilty: Gabriel Stecher on Shalawi, 1966. ■ First female winner: Erica Williams on Noddy, 1975.

STIRLING’S CROSSING EQUESTRIAN COMPLEX FACILITIES ■ Complex is over 145 acres in size, equivalent to 110 football fields. ■ A 60m x 40m fully lit, undercover area custom-built for vetting. ■ Large, level, well-maintained and grassed outdoor areas for strapping, camping and amenities. ■ Direct access to over 1,000km of some of Australia’s most desirable forestry trails in the Imbil State Forest. ■ Elevated, covered viewing platform with secretarial facility and quality P.A. system. ■ Overnight camping facilities onsite for riders, horses and their teams, with individual campsite water access.

■ Air-conditioned amenities block with toilets and showers. ■ Top-of-the-range horse treadmill to help condition horses at a range of speeds and gradients. ■ Access to quality agistment facilities.

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Left: Jamie Green will be striving to win his seventh Tom Quilty Gold Cup buckle. Photo: Sarah Sullivan Photography. Right: A calm evening at Stirling’s Crossing Equestrian Complex as riders gather for pre-ride talk. Photo: Ross Eason Photography.

rider calendar on the association website and pick rides that are close enough for you to attend. You can take your own horse, or you can ask the ride organiser if they may know someone that would have a horse you can ride. Don’t feel shy about asking questions, just email or call any contact on the website and we will all be happy to answer your questions and help you along.

STEP 2: Become a riding member of the Queensland Endurance Riders Association Inc (or your relevant local riders association) Once you have successfully completed 2 x 40km training rides you will be allowed to enter 80km rides, but to do this you must be a member of your Division. Membership forms can be found on the association

website. Turnaround from our Registrar is quick, however still allow approximately ten days for you to receive your Novice Membership Card. You should become familiar with our rulebook, available in the ‘About Us’ section of our website. If you have been competing on your own horse you will now also need to arrange a logbook for him. This is like your membership card and will allow your horse to enter rides of 80km. STEP 3: Successfully complete 3 x 80km rides as a Novice The next step in your journey is to learn how to manage a horse over long distances. This is why you will need to complete 3 x 80km rides with novice time restrictions applied. The speed you are allowed to ride will be advised in the pre-ride talk, it is important that you attend these talks or you may be disqualified from riding. Take this time not to think about your position in the field or what place you are going to come, but rather in learning about your horse; what it feels like

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when he gets tired, what he should be doing throughout the ride to remain healthy and sound, what other riders are doing and how they are riding in the different terrains. Learn as much as you can, talk to as many people as you can. STEP 4: Upgrade from Novice to Endurance rider status Once you have successfully completed 3 x 80km rides at novice pace you are deemed experienced enough to manage the horses that you ride at any speed. You will need to send your novice membership card back to the QERA Registrar. You will then be sent a new card that says you are an open rider, congratulations!

SOURCES: The Quilty Stories 1966 – 1999 The History of the Quilty Ride by Erica Williams | www.teviscup.org

WHERE TO FIND OUT MORE – ENDURANCE RIDERS ASSOCIATIONS:

Australian Endurance Riders Association (AERA) | www.aera.asn.au Queensland Endurance Riders Association (QERA) | www.qldendurance.asn.au New South Wales Endurance Riders Association (NSWERA) | www.nswera.asn.au Victorian Endurance Riders Association (VERA) | www.vicera.com.au Tasmanian Equine Endurance Riders Association (TEERA) | www.teera.asn.au Western Australian Endurance Riders Association (WAERA) | www.waera.asn.au South Australian Endurance Riders Association (SAERA) | www.saera.asn.au

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