General News
23 April, 2025
Horse riding a barrel of fun
DIMBULAH Horse & Pony Club kicked off its first competitive event of the year on 12-13 April with riders ranging from seven years to 40-plus testing their skills.
“Dimbulah really turned on the weather with a lovely hot sunny weekend,” club president Kris Geddes said. “The event was well attended, we had about 50 turn out for it, and everyone had a great time.
“People camped out for the weekend and we had a big dinner on the Saturday night.”
The Dimbulah club has been running for more than 40 years and attracts riders from as far afield as Cairns to Chillagoe.
The next event will be held on 1 June.
Dimbulah Results
13 & Under Fastest Barrel Race: Hailey Cabral
14 & Over Fastest Barrel Race: Makayla Bolton
Saturday – highest points for the day:
7 & Under: Lacey Pedersen
8-10 years: Clancy Brennan
11-13 years: Jade Kuekens
14-17 years: Makayla Bolton
18-39 Years: Amber Jerome
40+: Cilla Teece
Encouragement/horsemanship awards:
Asha Preece, Erika Dunn, Alex Serafin
