WHAT A WEDDIN MOUNTAIN MUSTER TO CELEBRATE 25 YEARS

Friday, 2 October 2026

The 25^th running of the Weddin Mountain Muster attracted 100 riders and celebrated the incredible hard work of local volunteers and committee members who bring the much-loved event to life each year.

Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke with riders, volunteers and committee members taking part in the 25th Weddin Mountain Muster in Grenfell on Wednesday.

Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke congratulated the committee and attendees on another amazing event and on reaching the 25 year milestone of what has become known as one of the premier trail riding events in the state.

“The Weddin Mountain Muster is a fantastic example of what may be accomplished when a community comes together,” Ms Cooke said.

“I congratulate the organising committee and volunteers whose hard work has once again delivered a wonderful event for locals and visitors alike.”

“Reaching 25 years of this event is a huge achievement, in particular when you consider how much work goes into organising, coordinating and hosting the event.

“Congratulations to everyone who has been involved in the Muster throughout the years and contributed to it becoming the highlight that it is today.”

The five-day event sees horse and rider combinations take various trails throughout the Weddin region, including the popular town ride on Wednesday, where Ms Cooke caught up with many riders, volunteers, committee members and their horses earlier this week.

“I thoroughly enjoyed catching up with the riders over morning tea and hearing their stories from throughout the start of the week,” Ms Cooke said.

“The event books up within the first day of opening every year, and it’s no wonder with how much everyone gets out of the rides and adventures across the area.

“It’s obvious from talking to those who are taking part that the committee and the many volunteers have worked incredibly hard to make sure the event is a success and continues.”

The event began in 2001 with only a handful of riders and five committee members, aiming to raise money for the grandstand at the Grenfell Showground.

Today, the Muster has grown into one of Grenfell’s major tourism events and contributes significantly to the local economy.

Steph had a great time catching up with many of the riders and hearing about their adventures during the start of the Muster.

Riders travel from across the state and beyond to attend, and the event takes them on guided rides up to 26km long, with some of the founding committee members from two and a half decades ago joining in the fun.

“It’s been a fantastic week,” Committee president Melanie Cooper said.

“We’ve had some beautiful rides and covered all the compass points of Grenfell and the Weddin Mountains.”

This year, the committee were assisted in running the Muster by 45 volunteers who helped throughout the five days, taking on a range of roles.

“We’d like to thank the broader Grenfell community for their support, the volunteers and riders as well as the local businesses who have helped,” Melanie said.

“We would also like to acknowledge the support of Weddin Shire Council, in particular Jack Kingston.”

The event wraps up on Friday evening with a special celebratory dinner prepared by the hospitality students at The Henry Lawson High School.

Riders from throughout the week will join past committee members, property owners, and the current committee to socialise, share stories, and reminisce on the Muster.