ONE of the most iconic equestrian events in the world, the Tom Quilty Gold Cup, will be held in the picturesque Warrumbungle region in central NSW from July 8-10, and a group of local junior riders is busily preparing to take part.

The Tom Quilty is a national event where horse riders must cover 100 miles (160km) in one day. The prestige associated with winning this event, as well as competing, is immense. 

11 year old Lara Duff (far right) training for the Tom Quilty Gold Up to be held around the beautiful Warrumbungles in July.

Brave juniors to take up the Tom Quilty challenge