The Far North Equestrian Group was established in the Cairns area 25 years ago with the aim of fostering equestrian sports with a focus on dressage from junior training right through to major senior competitions.
We aim to promote an interesting and varied riding calendar catering for all levels from beginners to experienced riders.
The club hosts a variety of events planned throughout the year, competitions combining junior and associate classes for non-EA members and official competitions where judges are frequently flown from Southern districts to judge, as well as meetings, social nights, and workshops of interest.
In the near future the club hopes to branch out into eventing, with a one star cross country course on the drawing board.
The club competitions and general running adhere to the rules of Equestrian Australia with our first reference to Equestrian Queensland.
The Far North Equestrian Group is priviledged to regularly use the grounds of the Redlynch Equestrian Association with its great facilities and spectacular backdrop of world heritage rainforest, situated in Redlynch Equestrian Park, Rocks Road, Redlynch, Queensland, Australia. See static map, or interactive map.
We have an interesting and varied calendar of events. Programs and entry forms can be downloaded in pdf format by clicking on the event links in blue. (Right click → Save target as ...)
| Month | Date | Competition | Entries Close |
| February | 26th | Club Day - Ring Craft with Netta Stringer & jump instructor. CCHP, Redlynch | 20th February |
| April | 21st & 22nd | Associate Dressage Competition & Club Hack Day - Show Horse. CCHP, Redlynch | 11th April | OTD |
| May | 26th & 27th | Official & Associate Dressage Competition. REA, Redlynch | 14th May |
| June | 23rd & 24th | Official & Associate Dressage Competition. REA, Redlynch | 11th June |
| July | 14th & 15th | Cairns Show & FNEG Championships Official & Associate Dressage Competition. REA, Redlynch | |
| August | 18th & 19th | Official & Associate Dressage Competition. REA, Redlynch | 6th August |
| September | 15th & 16th | Associate Dressage Competition & Combined Training. CCHP, REA Redlynch or Innisfail PC |
Explore competition event images - as a one page Portfolit 'quick' gallery, a flickr slideshow or flickr set presentation. The choice is yours!
High resolution quality images suitable for printed albums or picture frames are available for purchase at reasonable cost from the club, please email the secretary with image id's.
All profits go towards fundraising for the club to function as a community service for the horseriding public. Galleries will grow as events take place.
Neitah was born and bred in Cairns, she first showed interest in horses at the age of 6 climbing a Clydesdale’s leg tethered across the road. Thanks to very supportive parents (who were some of the founding members of the FNEG) – a lot of time, money & effort, Neitah’s equine career boasted many championships both regional & state, particularly in the field of dressage.
At 14 Neitah became a Preliminary level judge, at 20 she became a National Accredited Level 1 Coach and represented Australia in Hong Kong at a Dressage Derby. Being chosen to ride again at QLD’s own International event in a team of two deeply enriched Neitah’s equine experience. This was followed by a 2½ year stint overseas in Europe working for the likes of Martin Schaudt (Atlanta Olympics) & Jurgen Koschel (Sydney Olympics).
Neitah, with the help of a very large Holsteiner named Monlander and countless instructors over the years managed a place in the State Squad and equal 9th in Australia on the Keiffer Leaderboard shown in the Horse Magazine. In April 2009, Neitah was picked to represent Australia in India in a team of three. Although retired from judging after 18 years and being unable to ride full time due to injury she still teaches privately and is a current EQ / NCAS registered coach, trains horses and does clinics for clubs around the Far North.
Look out for Neitah's next FNEG clinic - an information flyer will be posted here.
There are many benefits of becoming a member of the Far North Equestrian Group, such as regular newsletters, member discounted entry fees at competitions, annual level trophies, consistency medals and encouragement awards presented at the AGM, usually held in November. For more information and membership application form, click here.
Interested in joining but would like more info? Email us!
Renae Lofthouse - 0408 888 369
FNEG is very thankful for funding from the following sponsors:
Lynne Arney CAIRNS RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 4/3 Toohey Street Portsmith QLD 4870 Tel (07) 4035 2177 Mob 0431 861 071
Dick Burton NORTHERN PRODUCE 8 Doyle Street Westcourt Cairns Qld 4870 Tel (07) (07) 4051 9472
Lou Wise FLOAT WISE PO Box 519 Redlynch Qld 4870 Tel 0411 264 121
Mr Kevin Meyers KNIGHTS BRAKES 20 Palm Avenue Parramatta Park Cairns Qld 4870 Tel (07) 4051 3166
Ray Blain Transport Inspector DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT and MAIN ROADS PO Box 6542 Cairns Qld 4870
Alan Guy Transport Inspector DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORT and MAIN ROADS PO Box 6542 Cairns Qld 4870
Peter Roggenkamp DRIVESAFE Email: roggenkamp@bigpond.com Tel (07) 4045 1155
Victor & Josephine Curcuruto CAIRNS TRAILERS 56 Nelson Street Bungalow Cairns Qld 4870 Tel (07) 4035 5444
Lesa Bullis RWV CONVERSIONS 232 Severin Street Parramatta Park Cairns Qld 4870 Tel (07) 4051 2657
Jamie & Don Wilesmith WILLIAMS AUTO ELECTRICIANS 10 Adelaide Street Cairns Qld 4870 Tel (07) 4051 2330
Julie Abrahams BOB JANE T-MART 80–84 Mulgrave Road Cairns Qld 4870 Tel (07) 4051 7900
Bruce Kalf NORTH QUEENSLAND HORSE FLOATS 30 Maxwell Crescent Tolga Qld 4882 Tel (07) 4095 4748
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