Queensland State Equestrian Centre is an
equestrian
The word equestrian is a reference to equestrianism, or horseback riding, derived from Latin ' and ', "horse".
Horseback riding (or Riding in British English)
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sport venue located in
Caboolture,
Brisbane
Brisbane ( ) is the capital and most populous city of the Australian state of Queensland, and the third-most populous city in Australia and Oceania, with a population of approximately 2.6 million. Brisbane lies at the centre of the South ...
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Australia. It was opened in September 2011.
The facilities include:
*An 80m x 40m indoor, sand arena with seating for 3,200 equestrian spectators or 5,200 for a concert, judges and commentators rooms and PA system
*Warm up areas including a fully lit, 60m x 20m sand warm up arena
*4 all-weather, sand dressage arenas with covered viewing areas
*154 stables with anti-slip rubber matting
*8 wash bays
*55 camp sites with power and water access
*Camp sites (see below)
*2 meeting/training rooms
*A licensed bar
The Queensland State Equestrian Centre has 154 stables in close proximity to the camp sites, the main arena, warm up arena and dressage arenas.
Stable Facilities:
*154 stables measuring 3.6m x 3.6m with anti-slip rubber matting and bitumen aisles
*Water and lighting in each aisle
*8 wash bays
*A dedicated vets room
*Horse waste bays
*A PA system link to the main arena
*Sawdust bedding
The Queensland State Equestrian Centre has 55 camp sites with water and power access as well as additional ‘informal’ camping spaces. The camp sites are split into three different sizes allowing for large horse trucks, camper vans and goosenecks through to smaller horse trucks and horse floats. The width of all powered sites are 5.5m and the lengths vary from 16m to 25.5m.
Camping Facilities:
*55 camp sites with power and water access
*Further unpowered camp sites
*A large amenities block toilets and showers
*Camping reception
See also
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Equestrian Australia
Equestrian Australia (EA) is the national governing body for equestrian sports in Australia. These sports include the FEI-recognized disciplines of dressage, eventing, show jumping, equestrian vaulting, endurance riding, reining, para-equestria ...
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Sport in Brisbane
Sport is a significant aspect of the Brisbane lifestyle. Activities range from the occasional international event, annual competitions, competitive leagues and individual recreational pursuits.
Across the city there are 20 public swimming poo ...
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Sport in Queensland
Sport is an important part of the culture of the Australian state of Queensland. Golf is the most played organised sport and touch football is the most played team sport. Netball is the most popular female sport, while rugby league is the m ...
References
External links
Official website
Sports venues in Brisbane
Equestrian venues
Sports venues completed in 2011
Indoor arenas in Australia
Equestrian sports in Australia
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