Sport
9 July, 2025
Jump into hobby horsing!
Organisers of Australia’s second State Hobby Horse Championships said they are jumping for joy at the growing number of Australians—both young and old—taking up the unique sport and competing seriously for a Queensland title.
To be held at the Morayfield Sport & Events Centre on Sunday, July 13, the championships will attract competitors from across Queensland, New South Wales, Victoria, Tasmania, and Western Australia.
Hobby Horse Riders, the national peak body, says its membership is steadily growing both at home and abroad, with many bringing their handmade steeds to the indoor venue for a full day of equestrian-inspired competition.
“Why Morayfield? This popular sporting complex offers world-class facilities in a very central location,” organisers said.
“The City of Moreton Bay is very supportive and ready to welcome visitors to this beautiful part of Queensland.”
The event opens with dressage to music, where competitors perform choreographed routines designed to mirror the paces of real horses.
Gymkhana events—including bending and flag races and the crowd-favourite barrel race—follow.
Spectators can join in during the audience Multi-Event Challenge, which tests fitness and coordination with a bounce pony course, bending race, and barrel race run back-to-back.
Jumping events will round out the day, with courses ranging from 60cm to 100cm before the hotly contested High Jump finale.
“The record last year saw Isabella take out the win at 1.19m,” organisers said.
“But this will be challenged by Amelia, who recently jumped 1.2m on grass at the Sunshine Coast Show.”
Tickets are available via Humanitix:
https://events.humanitix.com/hobbyhorse-queensland-state-championships-2025
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