Beneath the gum trees, standing tall and wide,

In Kilkivan’s heart, where riders take stride.

A town on the trail, lively and free,

Where hooves echo wildly, in spirited glee.

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In ’86, a dream took flight,

Born from Webb’s vision, pure and bright,

A grazier from Widgee, with a heart so grand,

Fabian Webb’s dream, the Kilkivan Great Horse Ride began.

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Queensland’s opening, ’88’s grand affair,

Incorporated with pride, the National Trail declared,

R M Williams, a legend, among the noble steeds,

Hooves pounding the ground, fulfilling our needs.

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From Cooktown’s sunrise to Victoria’s twilight glow,

On the Bi-Centennial Trail, where nature’s tales flow.

Kilkivan, a precious jewel, in nature’s gentle embrace,

A town with a lively spirit, a grace, a story to chase.

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Fast forward to 2008’s grand cheer,

The Shire’s 120, oh my, oh dear!

A statue unveiled, life-sized and grand,

Fabian Webb, Smoky at his command.

Kilkivan, a town with a story to tell,

On the Bi-Centennial Trail, where echoes swell,

Ride through the ages, make memories divine,

Join the adventure, let your spirit entwine.

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Now here we are, in twenty twenty-four,

Kilkivan’s festivity, hear the horses’ roar,

A trail ride extravaganza, so divine,

For riders of all ages, come rain or shine.

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Three days of fun, a jam-packed spree,

Trail riding bliss, oh, what ecstasy,

For the love of horses, and aching rears,

It’s the Kilkivan Great Horse Ride, three cheers!