Kilkivan Equestrian Centre set to launch

The launch of the eagerly awaited Kilkivan Showgrounds and Equestrian Centre is set for Saturday, 7 September 2019.

The Kilkivan Showgrounds and Equestrian Centre will draw competitors from a variety of equestrian disciplines from all over Australia, and as a result put Kilkivan firmly on the map as one of the go to places for high level equestrian sport competition. “I would encourage you all to come and see for yourself, the scale and versatility this project offers our community, said Mayor Mick Curran.

“The Kilkivan Showgrounds and Equestrian Centre is more than just a facility for equestrian athletes. “It will provide a stimulus to our economy by attracting competitors from outside our region. “But, more importantly, it will provide an avenue for many of our outstanding local riders to train and compete close to home.

“Many of these riders have the potential to represent our region on the national and even international stage so it is important we support them in any way we can. “The Kilkivan Showgrounds and Equestrian Centre goes a long way to providing that support,” Cr Curran said.

“I would like to acknowledge the contribution of the Queensland Government to this project. “Over $1 million was provided from the Local Government Grants and Subsidies Program,” he said.

The opening of the Kilkivan Showgrounds and Equestrian Centre will coincide with the Kilkivan Great Horse Ride. There will be a number of activities on the day including barrel racing and hobby horse demonstrations, inflatable rides, the famous mini kid’s bouncy rodeo show, whip cracking demonstrations and the world famous Rooftop Express horsemanship show.

Entry to this event is free.