Enquiries & Nominations to Alan
Salter at alg_salter@bigpond.com or 0427 357 941

IMPORTANT NOTE:  Please read
the revised Club Rules on page 2.

NOMINATIONS & FEES: This
event is open to all ATHRA members & Day Members, but everyone must comply
with the BSTHRC Rules and Protocols on page 2. To nominate email alg_salter@bigpond.com with your name & mobile,
and your Emergency Contact’s name & mobile. Day Members must speak with
Alan Salter before registering online. 

All
riders are advised that you must not attend if either you or your horse become
infectious prior to the ride day.

Ride Host Cheryl Williams – Emergency Contact 0438 682 010 on
day of ride only, if unable to contact Alan Salter.

Ride Fees:  Non-Club riders $5, to be paid on arrival.

Venue        We will meet at 218 Sandy’s Hill Road, Durham Lead.  If travelling along the Midland Highway from
Sebastopol you turn right at the roundabout at Buninyong towards Mount
Mercer.   Sandy’s Hill Road takes you
straight ahead at the right-hand bend on Mt Mercer Road.  The bitumen continues round the right-hand
bend, but Sandy’s Hill Road is gravel and straight ahead.  Number 218 is on the right-hand side at the
bottom of the hill past McLeods. Floats will be parked in the paddock to the
right of the entrance gate. Venue NOT suitable for a gooseneck.

Ride Description          This ride will traverse picturesque undulating bush tracks as we meander
our way to the Buninyong Winery for lunch. There are some steep sections,
mostly good underfoot, but it is recommended that horses should be shod or
booted.  There will be some controlled
trotting/cantering.

Family and friends are invited to join us for a pleasant lunch and
socialising before we ride back to the floats by a shorter route.  Please advise if family or friends are
attending when you nominate as numbers are required for catering etc. 

Riders should arrive about 9.00 am to register and saddle up
for a 10 am ride out.  Horseless Muster @
9:45 am – Ride Out Time @ 10.00am
sharp. 

 

Rules of the Ballarat Social Trail
Horse Riders Club

~
Incorporating Health Related Protocols” ~

Revised
21^st February 2024.

1.      
Members must become familiar and comply with
the ATHRA
Code of Conduct & these BSTHRC Rules.

2.      
No person shall attend a Club ride or other
event if they are experiencing a temperature, cold or flu-like symptoms; or
symptoms of any other illness which may be passed on to others.

3.      
The Club will ensure compliance with
government-imposed restrictions and rules relating to all issues.

4.       All
intending riders at any BSTHRC ride or event must email their nomination in the
prescribed form to alg_salter@bigpond.com , or
other nominated email address. 

5.      
Nominations must include the nominees name
and mobile, their Emergency Contact’s name and mobile, and a statement similar
in meaning to the example following – “I (name and mobile No) wish to
attend (name the event).  I understand that I must not attend this event
if either my horse or I become unwell or infectious.  My emergency contact
is (name and phone number)”.

6.      
If subsequent to nominating for a ride or
event, a nominee is exposed to Covid-19, becomes unwell with cold or flu like
symptoms, or other symptoms of illness as
referred to in Rule 2, they must Not attend a Club ride or event.  

7.      
The Trail Boss or a member of the BSTHRC
Committee may at their discretion, exclude a rider if they believe on
reasonable grounds there is a risk that rider may transmit an illness to
others.  That rider shall leave the venue
immediately.

8.      
Members are
required to sign the Ride Attendance Register upon arrival at a ride or event
venue.

9.      
Applicable ride fees must be paid on arrival.

10.  
All attendees at BSTHRC rides or events
should be mindful of social distancing and avoid unnecessary close contact and
crowded situations. 

11.  
All attendees must observe recognised
biosecurity measures for both humans and horses.

12.  
A lame or sick horse must not be brought to
Club rides or events.  If you suspect
your horse is unwell, DO NOT bring it to a ride.  Members should remain mindful of horse health
and welfare issues, and apply appropriate biosecurity strategies at all times.

13.  
The Trail Boss shall have the discretion to
exclude a horse they believe is not fit for the intended ride, or is unwell or
suffering any injury.

14.  
BSTHRC strongly recommends that all riders
have Ambulance Cover.  An
ambulance will be called if deemed appropriate by the Trail Boss, the
injured rider being responsible for all expenses. 

15.  
The BSTHRC recommends that all riders wear an
approved riding helmet.  Riders under 18
years, and riders registered as a Junior Member must wear an approved riding
helmet.

16.  
Riders under 16 years must be accompanied
& supervised by their parent or guardian, or an adult member nominated in
writing by their parent or guardian.

17.  
All riders must carry a lead rope and halter
on all trail rides.

18.  
Horses known to kick must wear a red ribbon
in their tail.

19.  
All riders must advise the Trail Boss of any
pre-existing medical condition prior to the commencement of a ride.  They should also carry any appropriate
medication, including EpiPen if applicable. 

20.  
Horses must be appropriately fit and
conditioned for the intended ride, including adequately conditioned feet, boots
and/or shoes.

21.  
Stallions may only be used after prior
approval from the Committee; and must display a blue ribbon on their head gear
and tail.  

22.  
Breast plates and cruppers are recommended.   

23.  
Unless otherwise stated, DOGS are not
permitted at rides or events. Dogs are not permitted to accompany a ride.

24.  
All riders must adhere to these Rules and the
ATHRA Code of Conduct.  Rider
participation signifies their understanding and acknowledgement of these Rules
and the Code of Conduct, and their willingness to comply.