Tom Quilty Gold Cup

Kate Caughey takes 'Maralinga Saleem'  through the weighing process which was part of the pre-vetting procedures
Kate Caughey takes 'Maralinga Saleem' through the weighing process which was part of the pre-vetting procedures
The camping area was full of horse floats, motorhomes and caravans, which would become a height of activity prior to the midnight start of the ride
The camping area was full of horse floats, motorhomes and caravans, which would become a height of activity prior to the midnight start of the ride
Jennifer Gilbertson thanks her lucky stars to be able to compete in the Quilty after being given the opportunity to ride 'Balgownie Anchor' due to the Equine Influenza restrictions currently back home in NSW
Jennifer Gilbertson thanks her lucky stars to be able to compete in the Quilty after being given the opportunity to ride 'Balgownie Anchor' due to the Equine Influenza restrictions currently back home in NSW
The pre-vetting area certainly was a busy place with each horse given a thorough vet check before they were given the go ahead to compete in the ride
The pre-vetting area certainly was a busy place with each horse given a thorough vet check before they were given the go ahead to compete in the ride
Tania Foster's 'Shintaar' being given a thorough vet check
Tania Foster's 'Shintaar' being given a thorough vet check
Dianne Maurer and ' Leika Malik' going through the pre-vet check
Dianne Maurer and ' Leika Malik' going through the pre-vet check
2007 Tom Quilty President, Ian Symington and 'Wandu Hills Free Spirit' stepping out in the pre-vetting area
2007 Tom Quilty President, Ian Symington and 'Wandu Hills Free Spirit' stepping out in the pre-vetting area
Stepping out in the pre-vetting area by Kerry Moody and 'Mistletoe'
Stepping out in the pre-vetting area by Kerry Moody and 'Mistletoe'
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A quiet moment whilst waiting to enter the pre-vetting area for Anton Reid and 'Endurowest Kumari'
A quiet moment whilst waiting to enter the pre-vetting area for Anton Reid and 'Endurowest Kumari'
Liz Cullam and 'Thowra Park Cadellac' taking their turn in the pre-vetting course
Liz Cullam and 'Thowra Park Cadellac' taking their turn in the pre-vetting course
NSW competitor Allan Caslick and his loan horse 'Mariba Moontrip' going through their paces for the pre-vetting
NSW competitor Allan Caslick and his loan horse 'Mariba Moontrip' going through their paces for the pre-vetting
Pre-vetting saw a very colourful  Anita Lunt and 'Sir James' present themselves for the once over by the vets
Pre-vetting saw a very colourful Anita Lunt and 'Sir James' present themselves for the once over by the vets
The Vet team led by Head Vet Dr Fiona Thompson will be carrying out the vet checking for the event commencing with pre-vetting through to the final checking of each horse after the final 5th leg of the 160 klms or 100 mile Tom Quilty Gold Cup. Californian visiting veterinarian Dr Greg Fellers, the Head Veterinarian for the Annual Tevis Cup ride held in Nevada comes with much experience in endurance horses
The Vet team led by Head Vet Dr Fiona Thompson will be carrying out the vet checking for the event commencing with pre-vetting through to the final checking of each horse after the final 5th leg of the 160 klms or 100 mile Tom Quilty Gold Cup. Californian visiting veterinarian Dr Greg Fellers, the Head Veterinarian for the Annual Tevis Cup ride held in Nevada comes with much experience in endurance horses
Team of Research Veterinarians Dr Anne Barnes from Murdock University WA, Dr Jenni Kingston from Qld University, Vetpath Lab Pathologist Sue Beetson and Veterinary 3rd year student Narelle Thompson took a moment during their tests in progress of the horses prior to the ride. They are currently carrying out research into how endurance horses respond to different methods of feed and suppliments checking electrolytes, blood samples and muscle damage
Team of Research Veterinarians Dr Anne Barnes from Murdock University WA, Dr Jenni Kingston from Qld University, Vetpath Lab Pathologist Sue Beetson and Veterinary 3rd year student Narelle Thompson took a moment during their tests in progress of the horses prior to the ride. They are currently carrying out research into how endurance horses respond to different methods of feed and suppliments checking electrolytes, blood samples and muscle damage
Not sure about the results that will come out from this rather strange looking Administration office. The Administration crew Carol and Peter Laidlaw from NSW, Bronwyn Cuthbert and Ian Blucher WA will be kept busy for the weekend with time and place results
Not sure about the results that will come out from this rather strange looking Administration office. The Administration crew Carol and Peter Laidlaw from NSW, Bronwyn Cuthbert and Ian Blucher WA will be kept busy for the weekend with time and place results
The Western Australian Arabian Horse Association display stand was well represented by many Western Australian Arabian studs
The Western Australian Arabian Horse Association display stand was well represented by many Western Australian Arabian studs
Horses were given a chance to relax for a while after pre- ride vetting before the gruelling ride
Horses were given a chance to relax for a while after pre- ride vetting before the gruelling ride
Cathy Paton and 'Denmark Zamaan' made the most of some beautiful sunshine and time out before the big ride tonight
Cathy Paton and 'Denmark Zamaan' made the most of some beautiful sunshine and time out before the big ride tonight
Jacinta Thomas, a local from the Byford area found herself with the important role as chief plaiter even though her current customer appeared to be a little tired of the whole thing
Jacinta Thomas, a local from the Byford area found herself with the important role as chief plaiter even though her current customer appeared to be a little tired of the whole thing
The  pretty Tumbulgum Hill was the backdrop of the base area sprinkled with colourful wildflowers and a row of pine trees which would form part of each leg of the 160 klm ride
The pretty Tumbulgum Hill was the backdrop of the base area sprinkled with colourful wildflowers and a row of pine trees which would form part of each leg of the 160 klm ride
Someone who drew the short straw to be given the job of writing all competitors bib nos., names and division onto the board was Amanda Raynor was hard at work
Someone who drew the short straw to be given the job of writing all competitors bib nos., names and division onto the board was Amanda Raynor was hard at work
Chief Steward Tom McCormack and Assistant Chief Steward Deb Symington, go through the process of the horse and riders returning to base with the pre-race briefing
Chief Steward Tom McCormack and Assistant Chief Steward Deb Symington, go through the process of the horse and riders returning to base with the pre-race briefing
Sandy Little gives a demonstration of how the horses will enter the ride-vetting area at the end of each leg of the ride during the Pre-race briefing held in the afternoon
Sandy Little gives a demonstration of how the horses will enter the ride-vetting area at the end of each leg of the ride during the Pre-race briefing held in the afternoon
Christopher Haddon and 'West Coast Dayan' going through their paces in the pre-vetting
Christopher Haddon and 'West Coast Dayan' going through their paces in the pre-vetting
Jacinta Maurer wearing some rather colourful boots and 'Leika Malik' go through their paces in the pre-vetting
Jacinta Maurer wearing some rather colourful boots and 'Leika Malik' go through their paces in the pre-vetting
Carol Willcocks and 'Marbling Nabaroo' going through their paces in the pre-vetting area
Carol Willcocks and 'Marbling Nabaroo' going through their paces in the pre-vetting area
Young competitor Corey Lunt and 'Assiff' will be competing in the Junior section of the ride
Young competitor Corey Lunt and 'Assiff' will be competing in the Junior section of the ride
Richard Jeggo and 'Maralinga Fanfare' going through their paces in the pre-vet check of their first Quilty ride
Richard Jeggo and 'Maralinga Fanfare' going through their paces in the pre-vet check of their first Quilty ride
'West Coast Acharon' and rider Norbert Radney pacing out in the pre-vet area
'West Coast Acharon' and rider Norbert Radney pacing out in the pre-vet area
Competitors, strappers and pit crews were given a thorough briefing at the Pre-Ride Briefing session held early afternoon
Competitors, strappers and pit crews were given a thorough briefing at the Pre-Ride Briefing session held early afternoon
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