Riding of the Bounds
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The Riding of the Bounds is part of a 550-year-long celebration which involves local residents riding on horseback around Berwick-upon-Tweed, UK, in a traditional ceremony to protect its borders.
The 2009 City of Casey event was attended by over 210 horse riders and horse-drawn vehicles. Riders completed the 15 kilometre journey which started at Akoonah Park, followed tracks through Berwick and Upper Beaconsfield and finished back at Akoonah Park.
Riders inspected the boundaries of the City of Casey and Cardinia Shire during the ride.
On the day prizes were awarded for the following categories:
- Mayor's Choice - King Robert the Bruce Trophy
- Champion Rider - Hotspur Trophy
- Best Presented Group - Kay Irving Trophy
- Best Horse Drawn Vehicle - Grace Darling Trophy
- Most Australian Rider - Ned Kelly Trophy
- Best Western Turnout - Sir William Wallace Trophy
More information
For more information, please contact the City of Casey Events Unit.
Images from the 2009 Event
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