Bunyip Classic

01/07/2022

This year the Bunyip Classic Committee is running the Victorian State Championships.

These are the shirts available for the event held on the 9th -11th of September 2022.

27/04/2021

We would like to say a huge Thankyou to everyone who attended on the weekend.

Here is the link to the pics for the 25km riders on Saturday:
https://sharynjacksonphotography.zenfolio.com/p41321071

For those of you keen for photos here is the link for Sunday’s pics taken by Sharyn Jackson

https://lm.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fsharynjacksonphotography.zenfolio.com%2Fp503554873%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2CYTAbOSPZRGhGmsqSbHywVJo4seUD2SBzZcR3MrGU7ZkyAxfomfdDw1U&h=AT1jVeXtFnD0tA_xY2sSfKFbHHR1FtUD-e8peVYLRaNwcxbEQPg7j0eh8iWQHSFstkuBcVMKKJ76wuTeheqqjfdXdZLNuvgCjdco8U2-S9TdKuv8A2z3Uu2SOZv3JwNn

Sharyn Jackson Photography

22/04/2021

Less than 2 days until we kick off our first ride!
Busy day starting before dawn for track marking. Can't wait to see everyone there.

We will have Wow Express (a coffee and food float) who will be there across the weekend offering;
- coffee
- milkshakes
- slices
- biscuist
- bacon and egg rolls
- toasted sandwiches
and more

Fires are welcome in drums and dogs may attend but must be on leads at all times and to be under supervision.
Address is 230 Garfield Nth Road, Garfield Nth.
Large flat parking and easy access to the ride base.
Please also note that we do not have a large amount of water for human consumption on track and due to covid regulations, we will have no lollies on checkpoints. Also, remember to scan in with your covid app when arriving on base.

We can't wait to see you and we wish all competitors the best and hope everyone enjoys these amazing tracks and has a great weekend.

21/04/2021

3-day Temperature logs start today and are mandatory for all horses

16/04/2021

We are 1 week away from our ride so if you plan to attend please get your entries in by tomorrow or an extra $20 admin fee after tomorrow.

A huge thanks to our sponsors who have supplied us with some amazing prizes.

We are stoked to announce that all successful completion will be getting a voucher for Carbine chemicals which have some amazing and very effective products.

We have encouragement awards for the 25km, 40km who have been sponsored by Shantel Steer from SS Equine and Sports Therapy and Dixion Smith Equestrian

For the 85km riders, 1st -3rd place we have Mac Tack PVC engraved halters which have been sponsored by Meat Me At The Gate and Skye Park Rugs sponsored by Kalimnah Farm, Christine Stomps, Pam and Bruce Cox and Burnside Angus Farm.
As well as an encouragement award for an 80s rider.

13/04/2021

WE ARE LESS THEN 2 WEEKS AWAY FROM BUNYIP CLASSIC!
SATURDAY THE 24TH AND SUNDAY THE 25TH OF APRIL

WE ARE OFFERING:
25KM FOR $50 (SAT)
40KM FOR $60 (SUN)
80KM FOR $110 (MEMBERS ONLY ON SUN)\
*ADDITIONAL DAY MEMBERSHIP $30*

MANDATORY HORSE HEALTH DECLARATION 3 DAYS BEFORE ENTERING THE RIDE BASE

If you plan to attend but haven't put forms in yet or registered online please do so in the next few days as after the 18/04/2021 there will be a $20 surcharge for a late entry.

If you are having trouble accessing the online booking please send us a message and we will sort it out.

online booking @ https://bunyipclassicevent.splashthat.com/

07/04/2021

85km Track update!
For those of you keen on the 85km ride, the first leg is compareable to a Buchan ride. A few decent hills but great footing underneath and achievable and the second leg is like Ararat, undulating and lovely tracks to move along. These tracks are the easier tracks within the state park, and not compareable to the 2009 Quilty Track standard and please remember that across the park there are small cavelettis which horses will have to step over.

30/03/2021

Our Flyer!
Keep a lookout on our page as we will have an overlook at a few of our tracks in the next few days as well as more about our ride! It’s just over 3 weeks away now! Getting super close!
Please prebook with your entries online!

25/03/2021

We Are Excited To Announce That BUNYIP CLASSIC Is Only 4 Weeks AWAY!

We Are Offering
25km, 40km and 85km distances

25KM - $50 1PM START ON SAT
40KM - $60 7AM START ON SUN
85KM - $110 (MEMBERS ONLY) 5AM START ON SUN
*DAY MEMBERSHIPS $30*
*START TIMES ARE APPROX*

RIDE OFFICE CHECKIN/ NOMAINATIONS OPEN 10am on SAT
VETTING OPEN AT 11am on SAT
PRE-RIDE
25km - 12pm on SAT
40 & 80km - 6pm on SAT
BBQ DINNER AVALIABLE

ENTER ONLINE @
https://bunyipclassicevent.splashthat.com/?fbclid=IwAR3jj288Mss89nUsEdHTHbSY1g3dUrzrOQcroLCbZ5-vhK35rQ1BFCfLnLY

*PLEASE NOTE THAT ENTRIES ARE TO BE PAID IN FULL BY THE 18/04/2021*
*PLEASE NOTE THIS IS THE FIRST TIME WE ARE RUNNING THIS EVENT SO YOU MAY EXPERINCE SOME TECHNICAL ISSUES, PLEASE CONTACT US AND WE WILL HELP YOU SOLVE THE ISSUE*

3 DAY TEMP MANDATORY
COVID RULES APPLY

TRACK REVIEW

25km
The 25km is a undulating track aimed to give a small taste of what endurance riding is really like. This will travel through Bunyip State Park across some lovely soft gravel footing with a small amount of gravel roads and 300m of bitumen at the start and end of the leg. On this track, there will be a small amount of riding along a frequently used gravel road but there is plenty of verge to get off the road safely. This distance is achievable for any horse ridden in moderate work (3-4hrs a week min) and for riders who simply would like to come and try endurance.

40km
For anyone new or just staring out to endurance the 40km ride offers a fantastic opportunity to experience the sport of endurance with an undulating track or start to prepare young horses for 80km rides. This will travel through Bunyip State Park across some lovely soft gravel footing, clay based tracks, soft sand based tracks and gravel roads and 300m of bitumen at the start and end of the leg. This distance is achievable for any horse ridden in moderate work (4-5hrs a week min) and for riders who simply would like to come and try endurance.
85km
this is a technical track, it is constantly undulating track with 4 decent hill climbs across both legs. For those riders with seasoned 80km horses, this is a great competitive track that will give your horse plenty of opportunity to prove themselves as well as test riders technical abilities in our beautiful Bunyip State Park. If you have a novice horse this is still achievable, but ride to the conditions and your horse. The first leg will travel across mainly soft gravel footing, soft sand based tracks and 300m of bitumen at the start and end of the leg. The second leg will travel through Bunyip State Park across some lovely soft gravel footing, clay based tracks, soft sand based tracks with a small amount of gravel roads and 300m of bitumen at the start and end of the leg.

*PLEASE NOTE FOR ALL RIDERS *

- All riders will have to go over cavalettis to get in and out of some tracks across the park and not all entry points have the ability to go around them

- Please keep in mind that there is a large section of common track to and from the ride base so please remember ride etiquette, slow down as approaching horses from any direction and please let the person know if you intend to pass and check that they are ok for you to pass and be safe.

- We are riding on roads so please ride sensibly and abide by the road rules at all times while on the roads

- We are also using parks tracks, which are very popular so please your ride etiquette towards other track users such as pushbike riders, walkers and other horse riders.

- No rubbish to be left on track, if you drop something and notice it please pick it up.

- Due to current covid rules there will be no lollies available at the checkpoints but there will be emergency water for riders.

- Please remember we need to adhere to COVID-19 restrictions, please ensure you social distance where needed. This includes keeping numbers of people in the Ride Secretary office at a time (forms need to be done before hand)to a minimum, sign in each time you arrive to the ride base with the Covid Marshall, keep to 1 person per horse in the vet ring please, if you are unable to social distance wear a mask and sanitize regularly.

*PLEASE BOOK SO WE CAN ENSURE WE HAVE THE REQUIRED VOLUNTEERS ON THE GROUND TO RUN THIS EVENT*

05/03/2021

Check out this great prize though one of our key sponsors!

To celebrate reaching 1k in followers we are giving away $1000 voucher on both Facebook and instagram (these are separate competitions & can enter both) we are also giving away a bonus prize to be announced when competitions ends on 1st of April.

To enter you must follow us and tag a friend (each friend tagged is 1 entry into the competition)

03/03/2021

We are super excited to announce one
of our key sponsors Carbine Chemicals! Some brilliant products for not only endurance riders but many other disaplines as well. Head over to their page and check them out or contact their friendly and amazing staff to have a chat about which products best suit you’re horse.

01/03/2021

If you are new to Endurance this is a great explanation on all aspects of the ride!