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Australian Endurance rider earns a ‘buckle’

MidlandExpress.com.au - Full Article

By Bill West
29/10/2024

Lauriston resident Russell Robinson is thrilled to have achieved his burning ambition of earning a much sought-after silver buckle in the 2024 Quilty Cup (Australian championships) over 160 kilometres.

The 71-year-old horse enthusiast describes endurance riding as “very addictive”.

“I’ve always loved horses … they get you through life … I was never much good at sport when I was young,” he said.

“I’ve only been doing it (endurance riding) for around 25 years, largely competing all over Victoria.”

Russell said the Tom Quilty Cup was the pinnacle of endurance racing in Australia, conducted by the Australian Endurance Riders Association Inc...

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https://midlandexpress.com.au/sports/2024/10/29/russell-robinson-achieves-silver-buckle-in-the-2024-quilty-cup/

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