Grand Opening of Queensland State Equestrian Centre (QSEC)

To celebrate the opening of the new Queensland State Equestrian Centre (QSEC), located at Corner Tuckeroo Drive and Beerburrum Road, Caboolture, the Moreton Bay Regional Council have organised a great day of entertainment from 12 noon on Saturday 3 September. 

Saddle up for a day of activity and fun with the 'Southern Cross Stampede' - a spectacular showcase of trick riding, whip cracking, horse tricks and freestyle dressage, finishing with a great Aussie concert.

Be one of the first to kick up the dust at this world-class facility which will host state, national and international competitions, community and corporate events.

About the Venue

The QSEC site covers more than 30 hectares between the Caboolture Showgrounds and the Caboolture Historical Village.  QSEC’s facilities include one of Australia’s largest covered sand arenas (80m x 40m) with state-of-the art audio-visual capabilities, spectator seating for up to 5,000 (depending on the style of event), 5 all-weather dressage sand arenas (60m x 20m), additional grass arenas and warm up areas, 150 stables, 8 wash bays, 48 campsites with power and water access, additional informal camp sites, meeting and training rooms and a licensed bar.

The first major event for the venue will be the Nathan Horse Floats 2011 Queensland Dressage Championships, which will be held from 7 - 9 October.  QSEC has already received bookings from equestrian groups and the wider community through to 2015!

Schedule for Grand Opening

12noon to 2.00pm 
QSEC Grounds

• Equestrian displays by the Caboolture Dressage Group, Caboolture Carriage Club, Caboolture Pony Club, Arabian Valley Horse Club, Abbey Museum and Riding for the - Disabled Queensland
• Wagon Rides 
• Food and Market Stalls 
• Kids Activities and Games 
• Animal Farm and Pony Rides

2.00pm to 2.30pm
Pre-Show Entertainment - Main Arena

• Two Fence Jumping Display - Finch Farm
• Vaulting Display - Kingfisher Vaulters

2.30pm to 5.00pm 
The Southern Cross Stampede - Main Arena 

• Country superstar - Troy Cassar-Daley
• Media personality - Laurel Edwards 
• Amazing whip-cracking - Whip Wilson 
• Thrilling trick riding - Kamilaroi Equestrians 
• Musical Ride - Stuartholme Equestrian Team 
• Freestyle Dressage Demonstration - Tor Van Den Berge from Team VDB riding Fisherman’s Friend (imp) owned by Cheryl O’Brien, Remi Stud 
• Rocking Aussie tunes - ‘Local Residents’ band

Volunteers

Become a volunteer at Caboolture’s new world-class equestrian venue. There are plenty of different roles for people who enjoy helping others at public events. See Council's volunteer program for more information.

Direct all enquiries regarding the opening to the project/event officer on Ph: (07) 5433 3222 or via email jodine.hansen@moretonbay.qld.gov.au 

See the attached PDF for more information about the opening.

Quick Link

• Visit the Moreton Bay Regional Council Website.