Tasmanian Mountain Cattlemen's

19/06/2026

Information regarding The Avenue weekend

🕰️ Arrive from 10am Saturday, with marshaling at 11am and ride out at 11:15am.

🥪 Bring a packed lunch, as we'll stop along the trail for a lunch break before returning to camp around 2–3pm.

☀️ The afternoon is yours to enjoy – catch up with friends, share stories from the trail, enjoy the camaraderie of fellow riders, take your horse for a ride around the campsite, or practice skills around the natural obstacles nearby.

🍽️ Dinner is from 5–6pm
$15 adults
U/10 small donation

🌌 Followed by a relaxed evening around camp. Camp overnight in your own facilities, please remember to bring horse yards/fencing, water buckets, and all water required for both yourself and your horses as there is no water available on site.

🍳 Breakfast Sunday at 8am
$10 adults
U/10 small donation,

❗️Departure from the venue by 10am.

Ride fees are $50 adults, $30 U/15, and $20 non-riders.
Membership is required.

Looking forward to a fantastic weekend of riding, good company, campfire yarns and making memories at The Avenue, Elizabeth Town. 🤠🐴🏕️

08/06/2026

It is with deep sadness that we acknowledge the passing of one of our own, Life Member Ron Morgan on the 2nd of June.
For those of us that were lucky enough to spend time with Ron riding in the mountains or street parades or at the Get Together, our memories will stay with us. Ron joined the committee of the TMCA shortly after its founding and remained as a stalwart and invaluable member for many years. He was awarded life membership in 2007.
Ron was always admired for his horsemanship and quality of horses in stature and behaviour. His faithful mount ‘Ben’ became a regular flag bearer at street parades, demonstrations at shows and an unflappable influence for our young horses. Once Ben reached retirement age Ron turned up with an interesting looking mount christened ‘Rose Petal’ which he proceeded to train to sit down and perform many other tricks. His next horse Charlie was one of the first to perform tricks at events like Agfest and inspired others to follow suite. Ron was an amazing mountain man, and knew the areas like the back of his hand leading many a TMCA ride and showing us places few get to see. His skills were legendary for packing horses and one of his biggest challenges of carrying a barrel heater into Lee’s hut was accomplished without any issues and with absolute success. Whether it was riding, working bees or any other TMCA activity Ron was always there giving one hundred percent. Even as his health was failing he would still come to the Get Togethers and show his support and it was so special to have Ron at our recent 40th anniversary celebrations. We will miss Ron and all he stood for as an extremely supportive and valuable member of our Association.

As representatives of the association that Ron helped build, members of the TMCA Committee, along with members and friends, will be attending Ron’s funeral and forming a Guard of Honour in recognition of his life and contribution. We warmly invite anyone who would like to join us.
Please dress in cattlemen’s attire (oilskins, shirt, and Akubra).
Our heartfelt condolences go out to Ron’s family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time.
Ron leaves behind a lasting legacy that will remain in our hearts, minds, and the association he cared for so deeply.

03/06/2026

Trail Ride and Camp at The Avenue, we hope to see a few of you there!
Entry forms will be up on our website soon, any questions please send us a message or contact our secretary at: [email protected]

21/05/2026

Have you got the latest RM Williams Outback magazine ? 🤠 check out a piece about our Annual Get Together and our associations 40th year in the roundup section 🤠

Our April/May issue is out today! On the cover is old-school cleanskin musterer Daral Dahl, photographed by Fiona Lake. Daral specialises in working on the roughest cattle stations in the Top End and the Kimberley. Subscribe to OUTBACK magazine at outbackmag.com.au or call (02) 9028 5428.

09/05/2026

We have had another successful year for Agfest demonstrations!
Thankyou to all those who came to watch and get involved, our team had a great few days showcasing their skills 🙌
To get more involved check out our website https://tmca.net.au

07/05/2026

Going to Agfest Field Days, Tasmania? Come and find out what we are all about at the equine arena!!

Our crew will be doing demonstrations at 3pm Friday and 9am Saturday, hope to see you there!

06/05/2026

Congratulations to our committee member Tara Yost for completing The Man From Snowy River Bush Festivals Rileys Ride on her own horse Rueben, a challenging four day trail ride through the snowy mountains, the crew completes 30km of terrain each day and rides into the reenactment once the festival starts. 🎉

From Tara: “What an experience, the photos just don’t do the terrain and views justice. Amazing ride to be able to do on your own horse, Really gives a sense of achievement between yourself and your horse.”

19/04/2026

Congratulations to Danza Hardwicke on competing at the Man from snowy river festival in Corryong this Weekend 🤠🐴
A must see event jam packed with so much you simply can’t see it all in one visit ! They say it takes 3 years of events to see it all !
Add it to your calendar for 8th April 2027 🤠

Danza displayed dedicated horsemanship and true sportsmanship over the whole event, with a near perfect score in the packsaddling division it was a true reflection of her practice she put in leading up to the event, whilst missing out on the finals, Danza awarded the ladies division sportsmanship award for 2026 🤩
🤩Well done Danza 🤠

18/04/2026

🤠Good luck to our very own Danza Hardwicke competing at the Man From Snowy River Festival in Corryong Victoria this weekend.
Competing in the ba****ck obstacle section this morning (Saturday) and moving on to the shoeing and Stockmans cutout next.

“Where legends ride”

Good luck Danza 🤠

12/03/2026

We can’t wait to see many of you tomorrow night at our history evening!! 🙌

Our silent auction is filled with great prizes, please support the businesses who have donated prizes 🔥
- Horseland Launceston
- Junction Farm Equestrian Park
- Mountain Cattlemen's Association of Victoria
- Teamley Farm
- Philip Davey Sheetmetal