Equestrian

German visitors go shopping for new experiences

MEMBERS of the Fassifern Vaulters club are not only talented competitors. They are excellent hosts. The families of Fassifern Vaulters spent a week before Easter welcoming 16 teenagers and their entourage from two small clubs in Germany. The visit...

David Lems

23 Apr 2025

Sport

Fassifern talents gain German exchange benefits

FOUR Fassifern Vaulters of the future welcomed a feed of steak and veges after returning from a recent trip to Germany. They feasted on bread, salami and cheese during their latest international adventure. However, Astrid Stewart, Laina Saunders...

David Lems

04 Dec 2024

Sport

Boonah indoor venue’s ‘international’ appeal

FASSIFERN Vaulters club president and head coach Darryn Fedrick hopes the region can attract international events after the success of the latest Australian championships. The proud official summed up in three words what was achieved at the...

David Lems

09 Oct 2024

Sport

Emily to showcase talents in national arena at home

QUEENSLAND vaulting champion Emily Edwards highlights her diverse skill set being an automotive mechanic. But it’s when she performs elegant routines on her horse that Emily displays a beautiful connection. Her spectacular moves require trusting...

David Lems

25 Sep 2024

Sport

Boonah boost hosting national vaulting titles

MOVED from Sydney to Boonah, this weekend’s Australian Vaulting Championships will begin a new era of equestrian sport in the Scenic Rim. “With the success we had at the states [Queensland championships], we are hoping to be able to continue...

David Lems

25 Sep 2024

Sport

Vaulters step up and excel in lead-up to Boonah nationals

FASSIFERN Vaulting Club competitors have delivered a series of impressive performances in their last major competition before the national championships in Boonah. Fassifern Vaulters won every class they entered along with multiple minor placings at...

David Lems

07 Aug 2024

Development

Teviot Park catapults Boonah into big league

TEVIOT Park, Boonah’s newest outdoor arena, had its first official event last week with a Commencement of Construction Ceremony

Lara Hart

10 May 2023

Fassifern Guardian

Multi-purpose Boonah benefits for next generation

THE dedicated Fassifern Vaulting squad has extra motivation to maintain their exceptional training routine after sharing in multiple successes at the latest national championships. The skilful group could soon be showcasing their incredible...

David Lems

19 Oct 2022

Development

Next stage launch of the Scenic Rim equestrian arena

A SHINY new shovel will heft the first of the sod and a name will be revealed at the launch of the next stage of the Boonah Show Society’s multi-million-dollar equestrian arena project, on Thursday.

Wendy Creighton

03 May 2023

Sport

Fassifern club vaulting high with nationals focus

A SQUAD of multi-talented Fassifern competitors has received a major boost preparing for next year’s national championships in Boonah. The Fassifern club is hosting the 2024 Equestrian Australia Vaulting Championships at the multi-million dollar...

David Lems

15 Nov 2023

Sport

Positive-thinking Maddie focused on national mission

IN a precision sport like barrel racing, having the right approach is crucial to consistently winning or placing at rodeos around the country. Boonah State High School sports prefect Maddison ‘Maddie’ Kimber is a fine example of what is...

David Lems

31 Jan 2024

Rural Life

Beauy high first as practical lessons in horsemanship begin at Veresdale

BEAUDESERT State High School students interested in a career involving horses are a step further to fulfilling their dreams.

Staff Writers

28 Feb 2024

Development

Lights and toilets are grant winners

A $225,000 windfall had all parties smiling at the Teviot Park equestrian complex in the Boonah Showgrounds, on Monday. Member for Scenic Rim Jon Krause, who supported the grant application to the State Government’s Sport and Recreation Minor Infrastructure and Inclusive Facilities Fund; Teviot Park Project Co-ordinator Phil Gutzke and Boonah Show Society Vice President, Anthony Neibling.

Staff Writers

03 Apr 2024