Things I learned at the horse endurance rides at Donnybrook

1. The BP servo on the way to Donnybrook is bad when it comes to caravans… the one heading back to Brisbane is even worse.
2. Horses have an aversion to orange and red coloured clothing (pity the organisers handed out red caps and orange shirts… also good thing we’re not the SES).
3. Do not shine a torch in the eyes of a horse, especially not a 3W LED torch!
4. Be prepared for organisers to give you information at the last possible minute, and not consider the needs of the radio communications people.
5. Sometimes a short-cut, isn’t.

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