Horses in the Hills

 

Racing

The racing industry in the Adelaide Hills is a thriving industry. There are two main tracks being Strathalbyn and Oakbank race courses. There are also numerous thoroughbred breeding farms as the Hills are often described as a paradise for healthy young race horses to reside.

Dressage

There are many dressage clubs which run monthly rally days around the Hills. Adelaide Hills Dressage Club is based at the Strathalbyn Polo Grounds, Dressage Club of SA based at Lobethal Polo Grounds and Mt Crawford Dressage Club is based in Mt Crawford.

Showjumping

There are numerous showjumping clubs which run throughout the Hills. The Strath Showjumping club run a Freshmans day once a month. The SASJC otherwise known as the Wistow Showjumping Club run a winter series in an indoor arena. And the Presidents Cup is run once a year as well as the State Championships. Throughout the year agricultural shows also run showjumping competitions.

Eventing

There are heaps of great events run around the hills! The big EFA events are Kircaldy Park which is run twice a year, Monarto Horse Trials, Grand Cru, Reynella, and heaps of Pony Club events such as Mountain ODE and Roskhill.

Polo

There are three polo fields in the hills which have different clubs which use them, Strathalbyn, Lobethal and Mt Barker. Competitions and training days are run on these grounds as well as another competition at Langhorne Creek.

Showing

There are quite a few major competitions which are held throughout the year. Of couse the Royal Adelaide Show is a major competition as well as the Champion of Champions and Horse of the Year shows. There are also numerous agricultural shows being Mt Barker, Strathalbyn, Murray Bridge, Angaston, Mt Pleasant and Uradlia just to name a few.  

Pony Club

There are 10 pony clubs in the southern zone which incorporates much of the Hills. They are:

  • Mountain - based at Mt Barker Springs
  • Kangarilla - based at Kangarilla
  • Onkaparinga - based just behind the Oakbank Racecourse
  • Mylor - based at Mylor
  • Southern Hills - based at Willunga
  • Strathalbyn - based at the Strathalbyn Polo Grounds
  • Fleurieu - based at Yankalilla show grounds
  • Mt Lofty
  • Goolwa - based at Goolwa
  • Golden Spur - based at Blackwood