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Australia: Resilience, enthusiasm

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07/01/2025

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It was a year in which Queensland endurance horse riders competed in four Australian states. ERLE LEVEY takes a look at a sport that embraces all ages and abilities with a philosophy of to complete is to win.

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“Yet some of the greatest moments in sporting history have been achieved by those who were nowhere near first across the line – but they were the completers.”

In a sport known for its resilience and enthusiasm, Queensland Endurance Riders Association (QERA) celebrated some exceptional achievements in 2024.

At the annual awards night, held at Leyburn’s Royal Hotel, there were notable successes across all age groups and all weight divisions: heavyweight, middleweight, lightweight and junior.

There were life memberships awarded for dedication to the sport, as well as for exceptional performances.

It was a year highlighted by Queensland riders at the 2024 Tom Quilty Gold Cup, Australia’s premier endurance ride; this year held at Wirrina Cove on South Australia’s Fleurieu Peninsula...

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https://noosatoday.com.au/sport/07-01-2025/resilience-enthusiasm/

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