Horsepower month celebrates $10 000 partnership
Dean Morris, hailing from Stanthorpe originally, competing at the Warwick Horse Trials at Morgan Park
Southern Downs Regional Council, in partnership with the Warwick Horse Trials Club Inc (WHT) has been successful in receiving a $10,000 grant from the Australian Sports Commission (ASC) under the Regional Sport Events Fund to host the Sustainable and Warwick Horse Trials FEI 3 Day event at Morgan Park from 26 – 28 August 2022.
The ASC’s Regional Sport Events Fund supports councils in regional and remote Australia to partner with local clubs, associations and sporting event organisers to host a wide range of sporting events in their communities and drive visitation to the regions.
Known as the Horsepower Capital of Australia, Warwick has a strong interest in equestrian sports and welcoming back this event encourages reconnection between the Queensland and New South Wales riders.
Southern Downs Councillor Cynthia McDonald is encouraged by the return of a full calendar of horsepower events at Morgan Park following significant upheaval during Covid-19.
“August is horsepower month on the Southern Downs and to see the return of this event and experience the invigorating knock-on effect in the local economy is very welcome following so many cancellations caused by the pandemic.
“Sporting events are wonderful opportunities for community members to reconnect, whether they are competitors or spectators and I look forward to the experiencing the skill that we will see in this international level competition right here in Warwick”, Councillor McDonald said.