Ride Day 1 Sponsor - Godolphin Lifetime Care

KIDS Foundation

Tour d’Horse 2026 officially gets underway on today, with riders, ambassadors and support crews arriving in Gundy before heading to Belltrees Station, hosted by long-time Tour supporter Anto White, for the start of the opening day ride in support of KIDS Foundation.

Among those taking part this year are media personality Hamish McLachlan, Olympian Amanda Ross, Melbourne Cup winning jockey Jamie Melham, champion trainer Sam Freedman, and KIDS Foundation Ambassadors Emma Hawkins and Abigail Vidler.

KIDS Foundation Founder & CEO Dr Susie O’Neill will be on site across the event supporting riders and participants.

Across the week, 27 teams will ride close to 200 kilometres through the Upper Hunter Valley, raising vital funds and awareness for children and families impacted by trauma and injury through KIDS Foundation programs.

Each day, riders will depart Belltrees Station for the ride before returning to the property and travelling on to Gundy Base Camp each evening.

LIVE VISION WILL INCLUDE:
• Morning arrivals into Gundy Base Camp
• Ambassadors mounting up in riding gear
• Belltrees Station departure and rollout for Day 1
• Ride departure from Belltrees property

GRABS:
• Nat Sod Anto White OAM – Belltrees Station
• Emma Ri – Ride Day Sponsor – Godolphin Lifetime Care

Tour d’Horse 2026 runs from 11–17 May in the Upper Hunter Valley, NSW.

VNR GUIDE / SHOT LIST

SUGGESTED OPENING:
“Tour d’Horse 2026 is underway in the Upper Hunter Valley, with riders and ambassadors setting out from Belltrees Station for the opening day ride in support of KIDS Foundation.”

SUGGESTED CLOSING:
“Tour d’Horse continues across the Upper Hunter throughout the week, finishing at Scone Race Club on Saturday.”

Link to VNR Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/file/d/147pvaVR1MLkqKadPBZcUjZUom-1_Rfn_/view?usp=drive_link

Media Kit https://kfkidsfoundation.blob.core.windows.net/assets/nova/2026-TDH-Media-Kit.pdf

Media Contact

Melanie Mullen 0418 331 994

KIDS Foundation: PR & Content Lead
[email protected]

Contact details:

Melanie Mullen
KIDS Foundation – PR & Content Lead
0418 331 994
[email protected]