QSEC's Park 1 view from the east warm up pad
Christmas 2023 Update- Sound & Lighting check 1-2-3
Upgrade Season Update:
We know some of you have been wondering how the latest round of projects are going at the Main Stadium at QSEC... well, the Building and Facilities Team and contractors have been busy getting us ready for a massive 2024!
What's been happening during this summer shutdown period?
As part of the rustproofing and painting of our main stadium trusses, and the install of the new energy efficient LED lighting to replace the old halogens, we have been able to reposition and update our speaker system. This video is of a sound and lighting check was taken shortly before Christmas to give you a bit of a taste of the action!
Stay tuned for more pics!
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OAC grass warm up top dressing
QSEC's Upgrade Season Continues....
Next on our list is the grass warm up at QSEC's Outdoor Arena Complex. This area is getting a top dress and some levelling work to fill in the hollows in readiness for the 2024 competition season- all part of our summer time regime to keep our grass riding areas looking great for competition time!
Stay tuned for more great upgrades at your State Centre!
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QSEC Upgrade Season Update!
As many of you know, the QSEC venue team alongside our extended council family, have been working towards getting this area back on line as an overflow riding zone. This latest very important step in the process started today! Big thanks to the team from Aussie Environmental for the application of Hydromulch on our Park 2 area earlier today!
Weather permitting and exterior factors aside, we hope to have this area available for use sometime in 2024. For now, we ask all our QSEC users to steer clear of riding/walking over this ground during its establishment period.
Stay tuned for future posts on other upgrades we have been working on this upgrade season here at your state centre!
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Good luck to the Show Horse Council Qld Horse of the Year competitors who are in final prep mode for their event kicking off tomorrow here at QSEC Stadium Arenas!
The event will continue across the weekend (Friday 29Sept- Sunday 1st Oct), and is free for spectators.
Also wishing competitors great rides on Sunday contesting the CDG Members Day up at the QSEC outdoor arena complex!
Good luck show organisers, riders and connections- have a fun weekend!
EDIT: Program for SHCQ Horse of the Year in comments below. For up to date details, please go to Show Horse Council QLD
We wish all the best to riders and organisers of the Qld Show Jumping Club’s September Classic competition which starts today (Friday 22nd Sept)!
On across both Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th September at QSEC’s Park 1 Arena, spectators are welcome!
Food and coffee vendors in attendance as well as some trade stalls to check out while you watch the jumping!
Free entry via Tuckeroo Drive!
First class each day approx 8am.
For more details, please go to the Queensland Showjumping Club Facebook!
A lovely Queensland day dawning over QSEC, and day 3 of the Brisbane CDI.
Good luck to all riders and connections involved in todays’ events!
Video credit- Unicorn Video Productions
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Brisbane CDI Day 1-
The Equissage Trade Village is set up, riders are warming up for the final classes of the day, while grooms and riders are prepping their horses for this afternoon's trot up at 4:30pm.
What's on tomorrow at the Saddlefitter Brisbane CDI?
For the full list of Thursday's classes, please go to the #brisbanecdi page. Classes start from 8am- 4:30pm in the Stadium Arenas, and 8am- 4:45pm at QSEC's Outdoor Arena Complex.
Entry is free for spectators today, Friday and Sunday (Saturday is ticketed- get your tickets at the gate or via www.qsec.com.au).
Congratulations to all riders and connections today!
See you at presentation!
Riders are in final prep mode for tomorrow's start of 'The Saddlefitter' Brisbane CDI and Queensland State Dressage Championships for 2023!
This is the pinnacle dressage event on the QLD calendar, and riders from around Australia are converging on QSEC to be part of the action and are with us until Sunday 17th September!
Come on down and visit the HUGE trade village, food vendors, and the QSEC bar will be open to grab a beverage while you watch these wonderful horses and riders show their dedication and passion for the sport.
Spectators are welcome (Free entry all days except Saturday).
What's on Thursday 14th Sept at the CDI?
Thursday's first class starts at 9am, with these classes concluding tomorrow around 4, with the Trot Up at 4:30pm. Come and see the Prix St George, Inter 2, Intermediate A CDN, Para Grade V Novice, Medium 4.2 and 4.3 all being contested. (For the full program, please see earlier post or go to the Brisbane CDI page).
Remember that to see Saturday's showcase, the CDI Masterclass you will need to grab a ticket on sale now via www.qsec.com.au, or at the gate.
Wishing all riders, organisers, officials and supporters a wonderful event!
Double dressage at QSEC this weekend!
Wishing all the riders competing at this weekend's Dressage QLD CDI Fundraiser Event, (Friday 14th April & Saturday 15th) and the CDG Official Event & IQ Tag-On Dressage day this Sunday 16th April.
A full weekend of Dressage happening here at QSEC, and riders are starting to arrive with familiarisation on today until 6pm.
Heads up for the riders:
Arena 2 and warm up have switched around as the DQ Team trial a new arena layout.
Access for the warm up arena is via the back roller door (just follow the signs). Your friendly stewards will help you navigate the new set up!
Wish you all the best and have a great weekend!
SHOW DAY and what a cracker!
We are all set for tonight's show at QSEC, "The Night of the Horse"!
Have you got your tickets yet? Remember, you can jump on line on wwww.qsec.com.au or give the office a buzz on 54 333 222 before 3pm today to secure your chosen seat, or you can purchase your tickets from our ticketbox from 3:30pm (plus booking fee) on site. Remember that walk-ups will not be able to pre-select seating, so pre-purchasing is the way to go!
Parking opens from 3:30pm
Venue entry, bars and food vendors from 4pm
(First VIP tour from 4:15pm)
Show starts at 7pm
See you at the Night of the Horse!
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Merry Christmas from the team at QSEC!
And a big thanks to Moreton Bay Regional Council for the surface upgrade- just in time for Christmas - best pressie ever!
We hope you all have a fabulous day and look forward to getting hoofprints on the sand very soon!
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Gates open at QSEC for tonight’s Katherine Outback Experience featuring Tom Curtain!
Tickets available at the gate so come on down and share a drink with some friends at the QSEC bar and listen to some great music and be entertained with the horse and dog show!
QSEC - Casual Riding Arena Hire
CASUAL RIDING AT QSEC!
Sick of training in the heat this summer? Want to get out of the sun while you train your horse? Or perhaps you want to get your horse more exposure to QSEC's stadium indoor arenas?
Did you know, that on non-event days, the QSEC arenas can be hired casually by the hour for you to train or ride your horse?! You can choose either from Main Arena or Arena 2 depending on availability!
HOW MUCH?
For $27 per hour, you can come and ride at QSEC's indoors, and $10.50 for the outdoor sand arenas, and you can bring a few mates along to ride at the same time for free! Call the office on 54 333 222 to book!
WHAT DAYS ARE AVAILABLE NEXT WEEK?
(Remember to call the office to check and secure your spot, these available times are correct at time of posting).
Monday 21/11/22
⭐️ 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm (Main)
⭐️ 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm (Arena 2)
Tuesday 22/11/22
⭐️ 9am, 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm (Main)
⭐️ 9am, 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm (Arena 2)
Wednesday 23/11/22
⭐️ 9am, 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm (Main)
⭐️ 9am, 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm (Arena 2)
Thursday 24/11/22
⭐️ Booked out (Main)
⭐️ 8am, 9am, 10am, 11am (Arena 2)
SOME THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND:
🐴 You must prebook! Call the office to secure this! 54 333 222
🐴 Bookings cannot be secured by FB
🐴 Never ride alone. Bring a friend along! Be safe!
🐴 Pick up any manure/rubbish after you ride.
🐴 Please stick to the arena you have booked.
🐴 Pack up any equipment you use and report any damages.
🐴 Please leave the wash-bays/day-yards tidy!
🐴 Emergency & handy contact numbers are posted on the gates to both arenas.
🐴 Access for casual riding is via the Tuckeroo Drive main gates, not the stables.
(Prices may be subject to change from Jan 1)
Golden Guitar winner Tom Curtain is coming to QSEC to perform his "Nothin's Gonna Stop Us Tour" along with the Katherine Outback Experience show on Saturday the 26th of November!
Tom is bringing along Chris Matthews and Melissa Fraser to entertain you at this event for all the family, and tickets are on sale now!
We are very excited to be hosting this event after a last minute change in venue, and look forward to seeing you here on Saturday the 26th of November, to celebrate a wonderful showcase of all things country, music, working dogs and of course, the love of the horse!
To buy your tickets and beat the rush at the gate, please go to:
https://events.humanitix.com/tom-curtain-tour-caboolture-2022-qld
Want to know whats on now at QSEC?
We have the Show Horse Council of Queensland's "Horse of the Year" event currently underway across the weekend!
Today's classes include the Main Park (see video) and the Stadium Arenas.
Spectator entry is free, so if you want an outing this weekend, pop in to QSEC and see these lovely horses and riders contest for the title of Horse of the Year!
Update!
The warm up arena fence upgrade has been completed and ready to go for the CDG Dressage Day on Sunday!
Check it out!
QSEC Outdoor Fields Update
Ever wondered what the QSEC team get up to in the (rare) times between events???
Wonder no more!
Here is a sneak peak on today's tasks:
✔ Main Park 1 Rejuvenation post Show Jumping Spring Classic
✔ Removal of waste ground from Main Park 2
✔ Replacement of old derelict warm up arena fence at OAC
✔ Venue Prep for Horse of the Year and CDG Members day
(the short video is a snapshot of the day's happenings up at the Outdoor Arena Complex)
Busy times!
Freestyle day at the CDI!
Here is the lap of honour for the prize winners of the CDN Inter 1 class!
Lots more to come tonight- it’s free entry and the program goes until around 8pm.
(Trade village, Food vans and bar is open!)
QSEC is gearing up for the Saddlefitter Brisbane CDI and Qld State Dressage Championships-
Here is a sneak peak of the riders getting some arena prac time in prior to event kick off tomorrow.
Event starts at 8am tomorrow with the Prix St George and Medium classes, with the Grand Prix Freestyle on Saturday evening, and goes until Sunday.
Entry is free, with food vendors and a great trade village on site to wander around in between watching these amazing horses and riders strut their stuff.
