Trot to the TopHi, I’m Kim, I’m 25, and I’m riding from Healesville, Victoria, to Cooktown in Queensland, along the Bicentennial National Trail!
The BNT is a 5330KM long track that has been specially designed with self-reliant trekkers in mind. It has taken me ten months to prepare myself and my steeds for the trip!
I began the trail on the 15th of December, 2015, with my two horses, Clem and Pippin. We travelled along the trail, over the mountains to Omeo where I retired my packhorse Pip and continued on with my gelding Clem. After arriving in Canberra Clem ran into traffic and was injured, putting a halt on our trip. I started the trail again in Winter with two new horses, Koshi and Archy, but we got snowed in at Crookwell. Now I’m heading back out on the trail with just Archy, while Clem enjoys a new home far, far away from any bike paths, and Koshi enjoys time with his new family.
My trip is unsupported and solo (and so much fun!), but could not have been made possible without the help and support from so many people. The Long Riders Guild has been a terrific source of advice and support, and have asked me to carry the LRG flag as I make my way along the BNT, which is totally exciting!
While I am embarking on this very ambitious adventure up the way, I plan to raise support and awareness for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation. The Indigenous Literacy Foundation works to provide remote and isolated communities with books and literary resources to improve education and opportunities for Indigenous kids. They work within communities to increase exposure to books and literacy at a young age, in order to give children the best chance at a great education that they will benefit from as they become adults. The ILF also publish books written in English and first language, as well as fund other literacy projects too. They currently work within 230 Indigenous communities, receive no funding from the government, and continue to raise community awareness of the many issues surrounding Indigenous literacy levels. I believe that education is a vital key in improving the quality of life in any child. I also know from my own experience that reading, being read to, and developing an imagination, an understanding, and a passion for stories is a gift that should be shared, encouraged and nurtured.
Donations can be made through this link: https://www.mycause.com.au/page/116245/riding-the-bicentennial-national-trail
So please show some support! And hopefully I'll see you along the trail somewhere ;)
You can follow the entire adventure here:
https://www.facebook.com/Trot-to-the-Top-Riding-the-Bicentennial-National-Trail-1558904634379513/
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