MORE than 80 horses and their owners converged on Kin Kin last weekend to take part in the 13th annual Kin Kin Horse Ride that saw riders travel over 25kms through some of Noosa’s best trails.
The annual event is a family-friendly ride that encourages people to use the sometimes under-utilised tracks and trails throughout the Noosa Hinterland.
Event co-ordinator Julie-Ann Flynn said she believes the simple joy of riding and a love for horses attracts people to the ride each year.
“This year there were lots of people who have never done the ride before, so that was great to see,” she said.
“I always make new friends when I take part in the ride. I may only see them once a year, but it’s a real sense of community and friendship.”
The event started 13 years ago when organisers were forced to stop the Great Horse Race for insurance reasons, but that hasn’t stopped hundreds of horse riding enthusiasts from getting behind this great local event.
All funds raised from the Kin Kin Horse Ride will go back into the community.
