MORE than 200 riders turned out for the 2007 Casey Riding of the Bounds on Sunday.

City of Casey mayor Colin Butler said the event was fantastic with 230 riders participating.

“This was 80 up on last year, with lots of families and groups enjoying the unique ride.

“This annual event has been proudly held for over 550 years in Casey’s Sister City BerwickUponTweed in England, and locally we have been running our Riding of the Bounds since 1988.

"I would like to thank all those who took part in this fantastic family event, in particular Jack Rae, Gayle Joyce and Gordon Fyfe and Casey’s Events team for their continued support.

“The City of Casey would also like to acknowledge the landowners throughout Casey and Cardinia who have kindly opened their properties for this unique event.”

Awards were Champion Rider – Hotspur Trophy, Rhiannan Leake, Mayor’s Choice – King Robert Bruce Trophy, joint winners Helen McRae and Ronald Cocks, Best Presented Group – Kay Irving Trophy, Berwick Pony Club, Best Horse Drawn Vehicle – Grace Darling Trophy, Wayne Knelange – Hurford, Most Australian Rider – Ned Kelly Trophy, Wayne Hewitt, and Best Western Turnout – Sir William Wallace Trophy, Milica Kusic.