BE SMART… BE STRONG… BE INSPIRED

BE SMART… BE STRONG… BE INSPIRED

2021

Ride the first day with you head…. BE SMART

Ride the second day with grit… BE STRONG

Ride the third day with your heart… BE INSPIRED


Welcome to the Mil Lel Marathon

South Australian Endurance Rider’s Association and the Heinrich/Bright Family from

Meldana Arabians, proudly welcome you to the Mil lel Marathon. Running since 2011, we

are looking forward to being back, bigger and better. Mil Lel is a special place for our family

and we enjoy returning to our old stomping ground to bring you this event. We would also

like to acknowledge the traditional owners of this land that we ride and camp on. The

Bungandidj people.

With the introduction of the 240km Marathon event in 2019, the Ousley trophy was

created in the name of Harry and Michelle Ousley. Vet Harry and his wife Michelle have

been long time supporters of the annual Mil Lel ride. The trophy is in the form of beautiful,

locally crafted, redgum apple and is awarded to the Best Managed horse and rider

combination of the vet’s choice. The Apple is representative of the Apple trees that line the

road around the Mil Lel grounds. The fruit ripens around Easter time each year, fuelling

both the horses and riders.

Last year, the ride was beginning to gain momentum before being cancelled due to COVID

restrictions. The time off has seemed to only reinforce fellow endurance rider’s love of the

sport and we are grateful that there is the opportunity to return for 2021 and share the

love of the sport with you all.

At Mil Lel we pride ourselves on creating an event where you feel a part of the family. We

endeavour to run a ride that is inclusive of all ages, abilities and interests. We hope that

your participation can help to foster and encourage that ethos too.

So good luck, happy riding and we wish you every success for the 2021 Mil Lel Marathon!

Kind Regards,

Team Meldana


The Volunteers and Ride Officials

Ride Contacts: Ray Heinrich 0439 398 071

Melissa Bright 0434 606 727

Chief Stewards: Tom McCormack 0409 948 639

Ride Secretaries: Kelsey Bright

Melissa Bright

Course: Ray Heinrich 0439 398 071

Adrian Bright 0409 280 838

Vet Team: Lachlan Cameron (Head Vet)

Charlotte McNeece


2021 Event Information

Where: Mil Lel Showgrounds, 62 Sherwin Rd, Mil Lel, SA

Events on Offer:

240km Marathon - $250

120km Mini Marathon - $150

60km Micro Marathon - $75

80km Endurance ride on Saturday or Sunday - $95

40km Training Ride on Friday, Saturday or Sunday - $45

20km Introductory Ride on Friday, Saturday or Sunday - $25

Online entries can be made at Competition Details (nominate.com.au)

Additional Costs:

Forestry SA Entry - $7 per day for those who don’t have an annual pass

Proof of purchase is required at entry Horse riding in the Limestone Coast | ForestrySA

Day Membership - $15 per day

Site Entry Fee - $5 per horse per night

Also on Offer:

A catered 3 course dinner on Sunday 12th April at 6pm- $20 per person.

To be booked when entering

Facilities:

Toilets and Showers Available.

Mount Gambier is 12km away and includes all services

https://nominate.com.au/equestdn/Event.aspx?e=7E91C195C44441059679179367CF11A8&eventlist=7

https://www.forestrysa.com.au/horse-riding-limestone-coast/


2021 Event Program

**Subject to change**

Thursday 1st April Entries Open 2pm

Pre - Ride Vetting 3 – 5pm

Ride Talk 6pm Day 1 Friday 2nd April

Marathon Ride Start 5am Mini Marathon Ride Start 7am

40km Ride Start 8am

Entries Open 9am Micro Marathon and 20km Ride Start Time 10am

Vet Ring Open 7am – 4pm Course Closed 4pm

Presentations 5pm Ride Talk 6pm

Day 2 Saturday 3rd April

Marathon Ride Course Open Time 5am 80km Ride Start Time 6am

Mini Marathon Course Open Time 7am 40km Ride Start 8am

Entries Open 9am

Micro Marathon and 20km Ride Start Time 10am Vet Ring Open 7am – 4pm

Course Closed 4pm Presentations 5pm

Ride Talk 6pm Day 3 Sunday 4th April

Marathon Ride Course Open Time 5am

80km Ride Start Time 6am Mini Marathon Course Open Time 7am

40km Ride Start Time 8am Micro Marathon and 20km Ride Start Time 10am

Course Closed 4pm

Presentations and Catered Dinner 6pm


The Course

Consists of easy-going scrub and forest tracks with some road verge and sand.


2021 Marathon Details

The Marathon

Vetting Type: Standard

DAY 1

Leg 1: 40km - Red 1 Arrows, HR 55

Hold time 30mins

Leg 2: 40km - Black 2 Arrows, HR 60

DAY 2

Leg 3: 40km – Red 1 Arrows, HR 55

Hold time 30mins

Leg 4: 40km – Blue 3 Arrows, HR 60

DAY 3

Leg 5: 40km – Black 2 Arrows, HR 55

Hold time 30mins


The Mini Marathon


DAY 1

Leg 1: 40km - Red 1 Arrows, HR 55

DAY 2


DAY 3

Leg 3: 40km – Black 2 Arrows, HR 55

The Micro Marathon


DAY 1, 2 and 3

20km – Green Arrows, HR 55


2021 One Day Event Ride Details

The 80km Endurance Ride


SATURDAY:

Leg 1 – 40km - Red 1 Arrows – HR: 55

Hold time: 30 mins

Leg 2 – 40km - Blue 3 Arrows – HR: 60

SUNDAY:

Leg 1 – 40km – Black 2 Arrows – HR: 55

Hold Time: 30 mins

Leg 2 – 40km – Blue 3 Arrows – HR: 60

The 40km Training Ride

FRIDAY

40km – Red 1 Arrows – HR: 55

SATURDAY

40km – Blue 3 Arrows – HR: 55

SUNDAY

40km – Black 2 Arrows – HR: 55

The 20km Introductory Ride

FRIDAY, SATURDAY and SUNDAY

20km – Green Arrows – HR: 55


Merchandise Available

See Mel or Kelsey at the ride secretaries’ desk to pick up and place your orders.

Long sleeved polo (kids 6-16, ladies 8-24, men XS-5XL) - $38

Short sleeved polo (kids 4-14, ladies 8-24, men XS-5XL) - $35

Hoodies (kids 4-14, adults S-5XL) - $65

Puffer vests (ladies 6-24, men S-5XL) - $60

Puffer Jackets (ladies 6-24, men S-5XL) - $75

Caps - $20


Sincere Thanks to Our Sponsors….


Past Mil Lel Marathon Completions

2019

Lainie Ray (Ousley Trophy) Diamond R Turbo

Melanie Scott Eminem Missella

Emma Kirby Springfield Park Stellah

Allix Jones Firenze VES

Trish Smith Veloce Finale

Alison Noble Mizzie Couger

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