Kids Goat Races
Then we bring on some goats,
With long hairy coats, I’m talking the sort that are feral.
Hitch them and kids, to go-carts on skids,
Set ‘em loose, for some old fashioned peril.
From ‘King of the….Kids’ by Carol Heuchan
The thrills and spills, the mud and the muck, the Kids Goat Cart Races are not to be missed.
At the beginning of the twentieth century, goat racing (either with a cart or bareback) was a popular pastime appearing at school sports days, shows and celebrations. Today, feral goats are rated by the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) as a high priority pest (ref).
The King of the Ranges Billy Goat races are a laugh a minute.
Rules
Minimum age is 5yrs old
Maximum weight is 40kgs
Waivers must be signed by parent or guardian or no ride
Helmets (supplied) must be worn
All safety briefings, checks and rules must be adhered to
Enter at the Secretary’s Office
Entry Fee $10/child/session. Completed waivers must be handed in with payment
Races
Saturday at 1pm and 4:30pm
