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25.01.2022 One of our regular supporters is having a huge EOFY sale! Check out their website for more details. Some great bargains!

25.01.2022 Saasha Grogan and Halo Rhapsody in Blue (MWT) and Ema Basic with Jum Jum Silver Storm (LWT) - owned by Celeste Manwaring Joint recipients together for the Far A Way 2021 held at Blackbutt, being presented with the David Nancarrow Memorial Trophy.

25.01.2022 Another great weekend away competing! Far-A-Way Endurance Riders Association Inc. set out a tough 80km with breakneck hill (7km continual climb) in the first le...g and every other hill they could find in Imbil for the second leg. It was a tough challenging wet track with showers throughout the ride right from the beginning. Georgie completed her first ride in Concerto solo after leaving me behind on a novice horse. Georgie and Concerto looked after each other as I new they would coming home with 1st Junior and winning Best Conditioned Rug with a perfect log book to match. I rode Sparks, Mark Nimons cute little chestnut gelding. He tried his heart out and was a true champion. We come in across the line equal 3rd with 2 other lovely ladies that helped us when we were both very tired. Thats what I love about Endurance. We finished up with a perfect log book too. So lucky and great full to Mark for trusting me with his special boy Sparks. Now home and ready to start training tomorrow for the next ride! See more

24.01.2022 Far-A-Way will be hosting it’s AGM on the 21st of February 6pm at the Kandanga Hotel. Flyer will be posted tomorrow. All executive and committee positions are available for nomination. If you would like a copy of the nomination forms please let us know so that they can be emailed to you. Nominations will close Wednesday 19th February 5pm. Please make sure you advise if you plan to attend [email protected] or 0488710022.

24.01.2022 From all of us here at the Heritage Easter at Blackbutt event we say thanks and goodnight! Our ride base is packed up and it’s just the Mary Valley (Imbil) crew camping it out for one more night. We really want to thank each and every one of you that came up to support our event at our 2021 home away from home. We saw some endurance royalty and long timers here this weekend!... It genuinely was tough pivoting on short notice to run our traditional 320km Marathon and we cannot thank enough the crew at South Burnett Endurance Riders for their help. Michael Shaw in particular assisted hitting the ground after a Saturday night S.O.S with enthusiasm and took his amazing partner Bec and Colleen along to create a first class Marathon course and organise a huge number of the logistics harder for us due to distance - though he still managed this from Canberra! Covid decided to throw in a last minute curve ball to challenge us even further but the event started and we had small number line up for the Marathon on Thursday afternoon even after only being released from lock down hours earlier. We need to thank all our sponsors and we were so fortunate to pull a heap, but in particular our naming partner Heritage Community Bank at Nanango who have supported SBER over the years came in with great support. Those we need to thank the most are you, the ones who trekked up and supported our club and values to put on a traditional, ‘Showgrounds based’ relaxed club ride. We really had a blast putting it on and the smiles over the weekend are what makes all of this worth it (we’re not tearing up yet, I promise!) To those that followed at home online with our Facey spam, we hope we were able to give you as much insight as possible as to how the event was tracking and to be quiet frank perhaps a little jealous you weren’t here on the trails with us We look forward to seeing you 2022 at the next Far A Way Marathon and be sure to get to the next SBER ride on the calendar too! *mic drop*

23.01.2022 Please be advised that the Far-A-Way Club has sadly decided this year to cancel the Sparkler ride that was to be held at the Amamoor Forest National Park. A new venue comes with its challenges, such as running an 80km ride on newer terrain and finding safe tracks which are suitable for the expected number of novice horses in Summer. Imbil traditionally is a tougher ride on the calendar, and the Amamoor forest offers further hilly terrain again which would be testing in Summer.... Additionally, much of the course passes through leased property which has a combination of both wild and domestic horses running freely for a night ride. We have also been unable to secure safety communications for the event which increase the risk further. Alternative courses have been looked at, however large numbers of volunteers for gates (18 people) in the first leg are challenging for our club which already struggles for volunteers, however this course features a lot of concussive gravel road, with very much a there and back design, which isnt typical of a Far-A-Way event. The lower numbers expected for our event were favourable for managing the rider and horse safety with the above conditions, however there is also a balance in that the ride must also be financially viable. For a ride that is always under the stars, they havent quite aligned for us this November We would like to thank those who committed to coming to our ride and apologise for the cancellation. All nominations that have been completed on Try Booking will be refunded. If you have any questions, please call me on 0457 556 696 Mark Grogan President

21.01.2022 Far-A-Way will be having a SAUSAGE SIZZLE over lunch on Saturday 2nd November at our Sparkler event. Come and grab your lunch before ride start!

21.01.2022 Sorry to say that the ice machine is out of order! BYO ice!Sorry to say that the ice machine is out of order! BYO ice!

20.01.2022 So much to see! This year we had one of the afternoon legs head up towards the Coonoongibber Rock Pools (picture Keiran Rowley on Rhythm Dancer) which we havent used in a very very long time. The Mitchell Creek Forest 40km Leg has fast become the favourites voted by all our Far A Way riders this year offering a huge mixture of bushland, pine forest, farm land and amazing scenery. ... Its also a very very good wet weather leg! (Picture Denise Keelan Photography) at the Melawondi Rail Bridge part of the old Mary Valley Rattler train line from Gympie to Imbil. See more

20.01.2022 FINAL LEG VETTING South Burnett Endurance Riders Association Inc Ema Basic Saasha Grogan... #heritageeasteratblackbutt See more

20.01.2022 A beautiful cool morning at the Heritage FAW ride.

19.01.2022 Congratulations Janelle!

19.01.2022 Janelle Rossen (LWT) has vet through to claim line honours for the 2019 Far A Way 320k in a total time of 36hrs 33 min riding Greywood Magenta. Janelle is also 1st LW. Arriving with her, Graysen Clarke riding Gray-Gun Vanharlen (2018 Line Honours combination) completed successfully in 37hrs 35min. MWT position to be confirmed depending the other two MW riders on course. Dean, Saasha and Molly are expected shortly...

18.01.2022 Team! South Burnett Endurance Riders Association Inc Saasha Celeste... Ema See more

18.01.2022 Another Far-A-Way Easter Endurance Carnival done. What an interesting but fabulous event. The rain didn't keep us down (although it did keep us wet). Tracks were altered accordingly but the ride went on. In extremely tough conditions 4 of our 320km Marathon riders completed all looking fabulous at the finish. We would like to send a huge thank you out to our vets, chief stewards, TPRs, WICEN as well as all our other volunteers. It is not easy running a ride especially the Ea...ster Carnival and without all these people it is not possible. If you attended our event please feel free to send feedback to [email protected]. Positive / ideas of improvement are welcomed. We want to continue to make Easter a great time for everyone. If you require a refund for any rides please also email [email protected] by Friday. It would be great if those who won trophies / awards that were sponsored could make sure they take photos and thank the sponsors themselves. I know our sponsors really appreciate this. See you all again for our Sparkler event in November and good luck to those aiming for the Tom Quilty!

18.01.2022 Mini Marathoners

18.01.2022 Please note that the local forest is CLOSED due to fire risk. https://www.hqplantations.com.au/announcements

17.01.2022 Pleased to advise that Chris from Ute Beaut Coffee Will once again be serving delicious hot and cold beverages at our Sparkler ride! https://www.facebook.com/UteBeautCoffee/

17.01.2022 Saturday was WET! We had between 70-100mls of rain and the roads were recently graded which has made for a very challenging course being slippery and boggy in places.

16.01.2022 -Statement from Far-A-Way Endurance Riders- 2020 Schedule of Events 12th February 2020 For a great number of years we have been supported by a very able team of Endurance veterinarians, with a specific talent for vetting at Marathon events and understanding horses throughout the testing 4 days of the 320km event. Our committee as well as our vets have for the last few years, run events as Hendra vaccinated in line with Bio Security Queensland, RSPCA and EVA policies, that vac...Continue reading

15.01.2022 Muddy Marathoners Leg 4!

14.01.2022 Far A Way parade and the lady of the mic. That book Ive discovered has years of FAW research in it!

14.01.2022 Important announcement for horse riders!

13.01.2022 Far-A-Way will be hosting its AGM on the 21st of February 6pm at the Kandanga Hotel. Flyer will be posted tomorrow. All executive and committee positions are available for nomination. If you would like a copy of the nomination forms please let us know so that they can be emailed to you. Nominations will close Wednesday 19th February 5pm. Please make sure you advise if you plan to attend [email protected] or 0488710022.

13.01.2022 Happy Easter from the Far-A-Way club!! Its very strange for our club not being exhausted running around at an Endurance ride. For the first time in my life I am doing Easter at home. We understand this is very strange for many of you as well. Lets share the Far-A-Way love... post your favourite FAW Easter Endurance Carnival photo in the comments section below

12.01.2022 NOMINATIONS... It is important that these are done ASAP please so that we have an idea of numbers. Currently numbers are very low and we are questioning whether or not it is viable to run the ride. If you are planning on attending please let us know ASAP. Nominate via https://www.trybooking.com/BGCAX.

11.01.2022 HELP!!! We need your help to run our rides! No endurance event is run without the help of wonderful volunteers and this one is the same. We need people to help by sitting on gates in the forest (youll get to see the riders and horses go past!), TPRs, timekeepers, etc. If you are available Saturday and Saturday evening at all please contact Saasha Grogan 0488710022 or email [email protected]. ... Without you this ride is not possible!

11.01.2022 Here it is!! Information regarding our upcoming Sparkler event. Event is to be held at the Gympie Music Muster site on Amamoor Creek Road, Amamoor. Trybooking will be open shortly for nominations. Don't miss out on one of the last rides for the year. It is going to be a great weekend!

11.01.2022 We have some exciting news to share with you all! The 2019 Sparkler event will be held at the Gympie Music Muster grounds just outside of Amamoor. At this stage all other details to remain the same but a flyer will be released shortly. You must put this one in your calendar!

10.01.2022 From my posts yesterday we have 7 horses currently nominated with another 7 yet to nominate. Is anyone else planning on attending? Nominations dont close until Monday but we need to know if youre coming or not before then so we can make a decision as to whether or not the ride will go ahead. Please let us know TODAY!

09.01.2022 https://www.ruralfire.qld.gov.au/BushFire_Saf//Horses.aspx

09.01.2022 Fun & Games at Far-A-Way 2019

09.01.2022 There will be no caterer for the Sparkler ride. There will be coffee and other drinks available all weekend. Sausage sizzle for lunch Saturday. Bacon and egg wraps Sunday morning.There will be no caterer for the Sparkler ride. There will be coffee and other drinks available all weekend. Sausage sizzle for lunch Saturday. Bacon and egg wraps Sunday morning.

09.01.2022 Trybooking for Sparkler is OPEN! https://www.trybooking.com/book/event?eid=563807&

08.01.2022 Challenging to get AERSpace uploading from the Stirling Base. Ill try get an update done tonight offsite. Dean Chamberlain is the current leader with a 34 minute lead over Janelle Roussen heading out onto the 6th leg. ... Conditions are tough here, with various locations across the course receiving between 70 and 100mls of rain yesterday. We still have 7 horses in the 320. Dean Janelle Graysen Keiran Saasha Adrian Molly. ~Mark G.

07.01.2022 ***320km Update Leg7*** 5 riders are heading out on leg 7 Dean Chamberlain On Talika Showdown are leading with a total time of 26:50... He is riding with Graysen Clarke on Grey-Gun Vanharlen (28:27) and Janelle Rosen on Greywood Magenta (27:26) Saasha Grogan on Halo Rhapsody in Blue (29:31) and Molly Choice on Anberlyn Park Astanna (29:25) are also heading out, all 5 are together this morning. Keiran Rowley On Rhythm Dancer (29:56) and Adrian Brickley on Cameo Crimson Moon (29:30) successfully completed leg 6 of the event (250km) but have chosen to not elevate for the full Marathon. Day 3 of the Mini Marathon has 16 of the 22 starters heading out at 6am for the final day. We had a mostly clear day yesterday allowing some areas of the course to dry out. A last minute change was made to the 80km event for the safest course and those riders have departed with the Marathon riders this morning at 2am on the same leg.

06.01.2022 We are looking for at least 2 more sponsors for our Best Conditioned saddle pads. Only $120! Your company name embroidered on them. Contact Saasha [email protected] are looking for at least 2 more sponsors for our Best Conditioned saddle pads. Only $120! Your company name embroidered on them. Contact Saasha [email protected]

06.01.2022 Happy Easter from the Far-A-Way club!! It’s very strange for our club not being exhausted running around at an Endurance ride. For the first time in my life I am doing Easter at home. We understand this is very strange for many of you as well. Let’s share the Far-A-Way love... post your favourite FAW Easter Endurance Carnival photo in the comments section below

04.01.2022 Hi Everyone! It's coming up to SPARKLER time! Most of you would have already seen that this year's Sparkler ride will be held the weekend of 2nd/3rd November at the Gympie Music Muster site in Amamoor. It's a lovely ride base and we will have a great time. Events will all run Saturday afternoon into the evening and will consist of the following (start times TBA): ... 20km Introductory Ride 40km/60km elevator Training Ride 80km Endurance Ride. Ride is open to all horses with a current Hendra Vaccination status. We are desperately seeking volunteers for the weekend. If you can help at all over the weekend please contact Saasha [email protected] stating what job and which day. We are also looking for some amazing sponsors especially for the 80km placings and Best Conditioned awards. Also contact Saasha for this. Dinner on the Saturday evening is to be Woodfired Pizza and bookings will need to be pre-ordered via try booking. Trust me you don't want to miss out. Anyone who attended our Back to the Bush Amamoor ride at the start of the year knows what a fantastic time we had at Amamoor so please spread the word regarding this wonderful event!

02.01.2022 We are looking for lovely sponsors for our Sparkler event! Jackie Swan Saddlepads for Best Conditioned Horse awards at only $120 Lovely glass trophies for top 3 Heavyweight, Middleweight, Lightweight and Junior at only $50 each! ... We would also welcome any sponsorship in the form of vouchers, donation of products or services. Don't miss out on being a part of this wonderful event!

01.01.2022 Far-A-Way 2019 Thanks for the great pix Mel Singleton. A great adventure as always. Feel badly that Mel and Lexie weren't with us to finish off the 80k but the...n we wouldn't have these great memories!!! Thanks for riding the whole way in spirit and being there to capture the end. We'll nail that third Novice ride for you next time Mel :) See more

01.01.2022 We had 4 Tiny Tots start and complete their 5km event yesterday. Future stars! (Photos courtesy of Janet Bull)

01.01.2022 Personal Accident Insurance AERA have sought information from our insurer (SureWise) in regard to coverage for Division members who have taken out Personal Acci...dent insurance. The advice is that members are still covered for training activities under the insurance policy PROVIDED all government guidelines/laws are followed. The liability policies will not cover members if laws are broken. See more