Nelligen was a horse lover's paradise on the weekend, as the annual Currowan Endurance Ride rolled into town.
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More than 150 riders took part in the event, which featured rides of 10, 20, 40, 80, and 100 kilometres.
Endurance riding is not just a race, but also considers the health of the horse both before, during, and after the ride.
Based in a paddock just off the Princes Highway, west of Nelligen, the rides all snaked their way up River Road before venturing into the bush.
The riders were met with cool temperatures in the mornings, which warmed into pleasant, mild days.
The base was a flurry of activity, with a large amount of camping sites, compulsory vet checks, and a few stalls/food carts.
Talea Hasko-Stewart (Owata Park Amirah) and Fia Hasko-Stewart (Blake's Heaven Venus) were first across the line for the 100-kilometre ride, finishing in a time of seven hours and 51 minutes.
Allan Caslick (A'Landell Jester) and Gavin Peacock (Eclipse) were next over the line in a time of eight hours and 42 minutes.
Jessica Drain-Shepheard (Currowan Maximus) was quickest over 80 kilometres, finishing in a time of four hours and 30 minutes, 21 minutes quicker than Sean Griffin (Taku). Madison Hooper was the first junior to finish in a time of four hours and 59 minutes.
Full results are online at www.aeraspace.com.au.
Check out some of our best shots from the day in the gallery below.