Tour d’Horse raises more than $1 million for KIDS

Media Release - Monday May 18

After six unforgettable days in the saddle, Tour d’Horse wrapped up on Saturday, with riders making a memorable final arrival up the straight at the iconic Scone Racecourse.

Together, this incredible community has now raised more than $1 million for the KIDS Foundation, which will be used to support trauma recovery, injury prevention and wellbeing programs for more than 300,000 children and families across Australia. 

Our TBA and Aushorse team was incredibly proud to be part of this initiative, alongside so many riders, sponsors, supporters and volunteers from across the industry.

At its heart, Tour d’Horse is about connection, resilience and hope. It also reflects something our industry understands deeply: the extraordinary bond between horses and humans, and the role that bond can play in changing lives for the better.

To every rider, supporter, sponsor, volunteer and donor who has contributed so far — thank you.

For those still in a position to support, there are two ways to help the total keep climbing:

Bid in the silent auction

 There are incredible items in the silent auction including a stallion nomination for 2026, race day suites and dining, luxury stays at both Silverdale Farm and Woolooma Glass House, artwork, dining provided by a private chef and so much more!

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View and bid on the silent auction items

Make a donation

Every contribution, big or small, helps extend the reach of these programs and support more children and families when they need it most.

Support the TBA/Aushorse team on Tour d'Horse

Together, as an industry, we can help make a genuine difference. Every kilometre ridden and every dollar raised helps give more children and families the support they need to rebuild confidence, resilience and hope.

Thank you for being part of it.

The team at Thoroughbred Breeders Australia & Aushorse

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