HOW TO BUY A TICKET
All riders will need to purchase a ticket or ‘book’ for the trail ride/s of their choice.
Tickets can be purchased online by clicking on the button at the end of each ride description on this page.
REGISTRATION
This year we will have a registration ‘office’. When you arrive and settle, come to the office with your COMPLETED horse health declaration forms and waiver forms. We will also have a registration tent at the Woolooga Saleyards for those starting from there on Saturday.
You will be asked to hand in your forms and then be allocated a numbered tag, which MUST be securely attached to your saddle and clearly visible to ride marshals on the day.
You can also collect any pre-ordered merchandise at registration.
RIDE BRIEFINGS
There will be a COMPULSORY ride briefing held 30-minutes before the ride departs. Please be on time and come with your horse either mounted or led and ready to leave. Make sure you have your water and snacks packed and your saddle tag is secured on your saddle. The ride marshal will go over any safety issues and some ride ‘rules’. This is a good time to ask questions if you need to.
MORNING TEA & LUNCH FOR LONG RIDES
All riders registering for the long rides on Saturday will be emailed a link to order morning tea & lunch for the rest stops. It is important we know how many people to cater for as the stops are nowhere near a corner shop! Our caterers will appreciate you placing your order in advance.
MAIN STREET PARADE
Killkivan Great Horse Ride culminates in its iconic Main Street Parade through the township of Kilkivan at 4.00pm on Saturday afternoon. All riders that have registered and completed a waiver form are encouraged to join in, but it isn’t compulsory. The main street is about a 15-minute ride from the showgrounds.
FIRE ANT OUTBREAK IN THE LOCKYER VALLEY.
There is no hay allowed to be brought onto the grounds if purchased from the Lockyer Valley region due to the high risk of fire ant contamination – No Exceptions!
There will be a range of local hay available to purchase at the merchandise tent.
Briefing: At 12.30pm. Please bring your horse and be ready to leave. The location of the briefing will be available at registration.
Ride Departs: at 1.00pm
Ride Length: 12km
Cost: Adults $35. Juniors 17yo & under $15.
Our ride departs at 1.00pm and meanders through some private property and quiet country roads. The terrain is undulating, but not extreme. There are some water and bridge crossings.
It is recommended that horses be shod or wear boots.
There will be no rest breaks on this trail, so please bring enough water to stay hydrated (and snacks if you need them!). There are places to water your horse along the way.
Planned trail and distance may alter slightly if needed to allow for weather, stock, or other unavoidable circumstances.
To participate in this ride you will need to have registered and secured the saddle tag to your saddle well before the ride briefing.
Cost: Adults $50 Juniors 17yo & under $25
Departs: 7.00am from the Woolooga Saleyards, which has been kindly provided by Sullivan Livestock.
You may arrive at the saleyards any time after 2.00pm on Friday 11 April 2025 or any time prior to departure time Saturday morning only.
Please email a signed waiver form to us before the ride so we can streamline the registration for the ride on the day.
Horse health declaration forms must be completed the day you travel to the event and submitted to us at registration.
You must bring your own portable or electric fence yards for your horse/s.
There are toilets and water available on at the saleyards.
Your vehicle and float must be moved from the saleyards on Saturday 12 April.
If you do not have a support crew to transfer you from Kilkivan back to the Woolooga Saleyards to collect your float, we will have a shuttle service available.
Please contact us prior to express your need for transport.
ABOUT THE TRAIL
Riders will experience road riding, parts of the National Trail, tracks through private property, and the Kilkivan to Kingaroy Rail Trail.
This trail is 30km in length with a gentle rise in elevation.
You will encounter creek and bridge crossings on the way to join the other trail riders in Kilkivan for the iconic Main Street Parade.
Water will be available on the trail for the horses.
It is recommended that horses be shod or wear boots.
The trail route and distance may alter slightly if required to allow for weather, stock or other unavoidable circumstances.
Morning tea, lunch and drinks will be available for purchase however it’s recommended you pre-order to avoid disappointment on the day.
Please carry adequate water for yourself to stay hydrated and ensure you and your horse have a reasonable fitness level to complete the ride.
To join the ride, you must have registered and secured the registration saddle tag to your saddle well before the ride briefing.
Briefing: will be held at 9.00am. Please come to the briefing with your horses either led or ridden and be ready to leave. The location of the briefing will be available at registration.
Departs: 9.30am from the Kilkivan Showground.
Cost: Adults $50 Juniors 17yo & under $25
ABOUT THE RIDE
Our Saturday mid-distance ride leaves the picturesque Kilkivan Showgrounds and ambles through private property, quiet country roads, and some of the Kilkivan to Kingaroy Rail Trail before joining the other trail riders in Kilkivan township for the iconic Main Street Parade at 4.00pm.
There are water points available on the trail for horses.
The planned trail route and the distance of the ride may vary slightly if we need to accommodate the weather, stock, or other unavoidable circumstances.
Lunch and drinks will be available for purchase at the one and only break, and it is recommended that you pre-order to avoid disappointment on the day.
Please carry adequate water for yourself so you can stay hydrated.
You and your horse will need a reasonable level of fitness to complete this ride.
It is recommended that horses be shod or wear boots for this trail.
To enjoy this ride you will need to register and have your saddle tag clearly visible on your saddle.
Briefing: will be held at 12.30pm. Please come to the briefing with your horses either led or ridden and be ready to ride. The location of the briefing will be available on registration.
Departs: 1.00pm from the Kilkivan Showground.
Cost: Adults $50 Juniors 17yo & under $25
ABOUT THE RIDE
On this shorter ride we will travel through some bushland, enjoy quiet country roads and some of the Kilkivan to Kingaroy Rail Trail before we join the other trail riders in town for the iconic Main Street Parade.
There will be no breaks on this ride so please bring your own water and snacks.
Please ensure you have registered and secured your saddle tag to your saddle well before the ride briefing.
It is recommended that horses be shod or wear boots for this trail.
To enjoy this ride you will need to register and have your saddle tag clearly visible on your saddle.
Kilkivan Great Horse Ride & Country Escape 2025 is an annual event held in Kilkivan, South-East Queensland. The event is organised by the Kilkivan Great Horse Ride Inc., a not-for-profit community organisation run by volunteers.
PO Box 52
Kilkivan Queensland 4600
