The Tasmanian State Championships will be held this coming weekend at Santarena Park, Scottsdale, from Friday 29 Nov through to Sunday 1 Dec.

There are 19 dedicated competitors entered and ready to take on the midnight start of 2024 Tasmania State Championship 160km Event, featuring local, interstate and international riders. One of these will be the 2024 State Champion!

Amongst the experienced riders is young Bella Sheean attempting her very first 160km, joining 5 other ambitious riders, also hoping to successfully complete their first 100miler in order to qualify to ride in next years Tom Quilty. Successfully completing your first 160km ride is one of the biggest milestones presented by this sport. All the best to Bella Sheean, Emerald Rigby, Kiana Nutting, Porcha Stafford, Josje Peters and Cacia Rand!

The 95km event has 30 riders entered with an ample field of experienced riders and well prepared horses, who will no doubt provide an competitive ride. The introductory ride entries are lower, with 6 entered in the 15km and 5 in 55km.

This years event has been well supported by the community with over 50 business’ and individuals sponsoring products and prizes, and allowing us to access their properties. If you would like to be part of the event we would love your support through either volunteering on Friday or Saturday with pencilling or manning a time gate, even if only for 1 hour. If you are unable to make it to Scottsdale over the weekend, you could also support the State Champs through purchasing some raffle tickets and be in the running to win one of our fantastic prizes.