Bakers Scenic Challenge

Bakers Scenic Challenge Equine Endurance Ride in Northern Tasmania

We had 8x OTT horses in the 15km event and 1x in the 40km event. The Tasracing Off the Track sponsored rugs were awarded...
03/06/2024

We had 8x OTT horses in the 15km event and 1x in the 40km event. The Tasracing Off the Track sponsored rugs were awarded for best managed horse, which is a veterinarian selected award.

Christi Emery riding her 5yo standardbred Shellbar won the 15 km OTT best managed rug.

Unfortunately there were no successful OTT horses complete the 40km event.

Photos from base of 15km start and short ride presentations Kurtis got some great pics of our Cheif Steward in action as...
03/06/2024

Photos from base of 15km start and short ride presentations

Kurtis got some great pics of our Cheif Steward in action aswell!

* Ride update *Firstly we are excited and still going ahead- tomorrow weather forecast is great 😎However we would like t...
31/05/2024

* Ride update *

Firstly we are excited and still going ahead- tomorrow weather forecast is great 😎

However we would like to strongly encourage riders to come in the morning, as to avoid driving in these conditions and also reduce risks to horses at base.

We have lights and will be starting vetting from 5am with 80km briefing at 6:30am.

We will still be vetting from 3pm onwards today if you do arrive this afternoon.
Whilst the wind is up- there will be no riding of horses for exercise this afternoon from base.

The wind should forecast to ease from 8pm onwards wards.

Less than 10mm of rain at base- so it’s still dry

A big thank you to Parks & Wildlife, Timberlands Pacific and Sustainable Timbers for the use of their land
30/05/2024

A big thank you to Parks & Wildlife, Timberlands Pacific and Sustainable Timbers for the use of their land

These little legends headed out with me to ‘race the rain’ after school today, to mark the 8km decent down into Narawant...
30/05/2024

These little legends headed out with me to ‘race the rain’ after school today, to mark the 8km decent down into Narawantpu National Park on foot.

Almost 2hours later we were done ✅ we were exhausted- a lot of up hill climbs in the ‘decent’, but we were still dry!! ✅ We beat the rain!! 😅

And managed a few moments to admire the spectacular views and snaps some photos.

Thanks to Harvest Moon - Forth Farm for the donation of carrots. 🥕 🥕🥕We greatly appreciate your support, as will the hor...
30/05/2024

Thanks to Harvest Moon - Forth Farm for the donation of carrots. 🥕 🥕🥕
We greatly appreciate your support, as will the horses 🐴 when they get treats out on course

It’s all happening- ride trailer is hooked up!!!Look at this little star- first time helping me hitch up & nailed it fir...
30/05/2024

It’s all happening- ride trailer is hooked up!!!

Look at this little star- first time helping me hitch up & nailed it first time!

🐎🐎CAUTION | Horse Endurance Ride🐎🐎We would like to advised of our Horse Endurance Ride being held this weekend, with rid...
30/05/2024

🐎🐎CAUTION | Horse Endurance Ride🐎🐎

We would like to advised of our Horse Endurance Ride being held this weekend, with riders participating in events ranging from 15km to 80km circuits, with riders based at Browns Creek Rd, Bakers Beach.

The endurance ride will be using 80km of bush tracks and roads throughout Bakers Beach area during the event, which commences at 7:00 am on Saturday, 1st June 2024, through to 5:30pm.

Motorists are advised to be cautious if travelling on Bakers Beach Rd or Browns Creek Rd (through to York Town) or in Narawntpu National Park - where competitors will be crossing or riding on parts of public roads, with marshals and caution signage in place at relevant points.

Anyone that uses this area for recreational 4WDing, motorbike riding or wood cutting is also advised, and asked to be considerate of this event.

ATM Civil kindly donate us their water cart & road signs for our event.thank you 😊
29/05/2024

ATM Civil kindly donate us their water cart & road signs for our event.
thank you 😊

29/05/2024

Thank you to Steve Wilson for his kind donation it's greatly appreciated

Reminder: Entries Close 8pm TonightPlease Note - we are very unlikely to beable to accept any late entries due to PWS re...
29/05/2024

Reminder: Entries Close 8pm Tonight

Please Note - we are very unlikely to beable to accept any late entries due to PWS requirements.

Love 🥰 picking up our prize rugs from the embroider 😍We’re getting close now! I’m super excited and super thankful for t...
28/05/2024

Love 🥰 picking up our prize rugs from the embroider 😍

We’re getting close now! I’m super excited and super thankful for the generous sponsorship we received for these prizes

We have a short sharp steep uphill at approx 1.5km from the start of all events (15km, 40km, 80km).We’d strongly recomme...
28/05/2024

We have a short sharp steep uphill at approx 1.5km from the start of all events (15km, 40km, 80km).

We’d strongly recommend using a breastplate, or at least checking your girth prior to the hill.

Picture for attention- anyone recognise where I stole it from? 😅

Thank you to OTT for their sponsorship
28/05/2024

Thank you to OTT for their sponsorship

Start your daily horse temperature log today, if you are coming to the ride Friday Night.If you’re arriving Saturday mor...
28/05/2024

Start your daily horse temperature log today, if you are coming to the ride Friday Night.

If you’re arriving Saturday morning, then you need to start your Temperature log tomorrow (Wednesday).

The 4 daily temperatures need to be recorded on the Horse Health Declaration form, which you will receive, when you enter online.

Taking your horses temperature for the 4 days prior to arriving at the ride base is an important measure put in place to protect your horses’ health. An elevated temperature would suggest your horse may be unwell and we don't want to risk spreading a virus or other disease amongst the horses at the event.

All you need is a cheap ($10) thermometer from the chemist. Normal temperature for a horse is between 37.2 to 38.3 degree Celsius. If you have any concerns don't hesitate to contact us.

Your horse will also have it’s temperature taken at the pre-ride vetting.. so the practice at home when the horse is in its normal environment is also important to help keep everyone including your horse feel relaxed & happy in the Vet ring

A big thank you to our land owners as without them the ride would not be possible
27/05/2024

A big thank you to our land owners as without them the ride would not be possible

Another big thank you to the Goodstone Group for their sponsorship
26/05/2024

Another big thank you to the Goodstone Group for their sponsorship

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Hope it blows over today! Before I get blown over

Beautiful! Wild!!! And somewhere unpleasant 😬🤣

8km marked on foot! Little legends! We beat the rain! Great views

Out exploring some new tracks this evening These got pretty rocky & rutty underfoot, so striked off the potential list. We did get a good 15km hill training in though and the return views with the sun setting were spectacular- unfortunately couldn’t capture the beauty of the sunset with my phone

Tamar valley view from 25km section of leg 1.
Tamar valley view from 25km section of leg 1.

What a day to be out riding!! Hoping you all found time this weekend to enjoy the views & winter sunshine from the saddle, looking out between the ears of your trusted companion 🐴🏇🏼 We had a wonderful bush ride with magnificent views of the beach 🌊, snow capped mountains 🏔️ & even the Tamar River. We can’t promise, we can only hope, the day & views will be this perfectly magnificent on the 16th September. However we are confident that if you are keen to try endurance or thinking about coming along and doing another ride you will not regret it. Our crew of 7 horses & riders were all extremely happy with our 1st 40km leg (which also included 10km of the 12km ride). 16th of September, Bakers Beach Rd, do yourself a favour- lock the date into the calendar- come a try Endurance 😊

Feeling excited again, out confirming our 12km & 40km tracks for Bakers Beach Ride on 16th September. We had a super disappointing week following a final ‘no’ from Parks & Wildlife that we will not be permitted to use any of the horse trails in Narawantapu National Park or access Bakers Beach for the 2023 event 😥💔 However we have re-routed our 1st leg and we are excited that we have some fantastic forest trails & awesome views to share with our endurance family & horse community for our ride. Don’t fall for the winter blues, each day gets longer from here- make the most of whatever sunshine comes through and get your butt in the saddle training your ponies ready - you know we want to see see you there!!

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