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QUINDANNING

PICNIC RACE DAY

ABOUT

AN ANNUAL COMMUNITY RACE DAY HELD EVERY EASTER SATURDAY, SINCE 1979.

HORSE RACES, LIVE MUSIC, GYMKHANA, DONKEY RACES, NOVELTY EVENTS AND MORE COUNTRY ATMOSPHERE THAN YOU CAN POKE A STICK AT.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

A M

08:00

Nominations & Registrations

08:30

Gymkhana Novelty Events

Western Bending
Flag Race
Barrel Race
Walk, Trot, Gallop
Sack Race
Egg and Spoon Race

10:45

WA Donkey Association Events

Concourse De Elegance
Turnout
Dressage
Pleasure Donkey
Novice Driver
Novice Donkey
Open Driver
Champion & Reserve Champion

12:00

Bar Opens

P M

01:30

Hack & Pony Races

03:30

Donkey Races

03:45

Jumbo's Memorial Sprint

**Registered Event**

04:45

The Quindanning Cup

**Registered Event**

05:10

Drag Your Bag Race

05:30

50M Dog Race (sml / lge division)

06:00

Live Music (concluding midnight)

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INFO

THE RACE THAT STOPS... Quindanning

Steeped in history and legend, the Quinny Races were originally founded in 1919 with locals taking their horse and carts down for an afternoon of entertainment; known then as the "Brumby Races."

Disbanding for a few decades after WWII, the Quindanning Races were resurrected one New Years day in 1979 by two mates arguing over the superiority of their respective horses. The bet was made and the wager set ($100)... with word soon getting out, crowds of over 800 people began to gather to bear witness.

Whatever the result, it's safe to say that the legacy of the winning horse pales in comparison to the beloved community event that resulted because of it.