Kilkivan Great Horse Ride organisers hope to return event to its former glory

After cancelling the Kilkivan Great Horse Ride due to drought and high fire danger this year, organisers are making plans — in the midst of a pandemic — to return the event to its former glory.

The ride has also been plagued in the past floods, problems with mobile phone network outages and delays in construction of the equestrian centre, culminating in last year's event having fewer than 500 riders.

"It was still a successful event — a little bit disappointing — but still 100 per cent successful, so we're just going to make it better," said committee secretary Belinda Smith.

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Article written by: Megan Hughes