“To
promote and foster the highest ideals of sportsmanship, horsemanship
and spirit
of endurance riding as embodied in the motto – to complete is
to win”
Murrumba
Endurance Riding Club (MERC) was established in 1968, shortly after the
first Tom Quilty ever held. Today we are
proud to say we are the oldest Australian club still in operation.
Our
club's first ride departed the Morayfield State School and
followed dirt roadways to the top of Mount Mee, then
returning
to the school. Due to urbanisation the ride
base was shifted, Woodford Showgrounds is where
the majority of our rides are now
based.
The showgrounds are in close proximity
to the State Forest, providing a safe ride base and scenic tracks suitable for
long
distance riding. It is a
popular training area for local endurance riders.
MERC is a small social club with members
of varying ages and expertise. Our common goal is to promote 'Endurance
Riding'
and to encourage newcomers to the sport. We annually hold an Education
Weekend; a Seminar and Intro ride (approx
20km)
to educate horse riders and volunteers from alternative equestrian disciplines
on the benefits of Endurance Riding. Our annual
Murrumba Magic 100/40km is held in August and attracts
Endurance Riders both locally and interstate.
We welcome new members and volunteers.
Please do not hesitate to contact
us if you have an enquiry or if you would
like to join.
Download Membership Form
Fees Per Year: Individual: $5
Family: $10
