LOCATION: Camp on private property at Cobaw (between Lancefield and Newham) Cobaw, Victoria

Riding over farmland, country lanes and bush trails, including a visit for the local gin distillery.

Contact:  Suzie Batten

Mobile: 0419 546 104

Email:  suzie@battens.com.au

For more information, please contact ride host Lou Renouf on 0430134935 where a detailed ride notice will be emailed.

Ride Base : Canberra Equestrian Centre

208 Cotter Rd,Weston ACT

Terrain : Undulating to hilly

Ride Fee : $40 for club members. Covers Equestrian Park fees

$50 for ATHRA non-club members.

Only ATHRA members can attend.

This is a camping weekend. Riders can arrive on Friday after lunch or Saturday

Be there by 9.30 for a 10am start on Saturday & Sunday.

Saturday evening, we are hoping to organise a courtesy bus to a local club for dinner

Saturday’s ride will be a leisurely ride past the Zoo, under The Parkway and into the National

Arboretum. approx 4 hours including lunch, pack a lunch to have on the trail. Or buy lunch at the

Arboretum café.There are horse yards and water trough there.

Sunday will be a shorter ride allowing plenty of time to travel home.

DIRECTIONS : Please forgive me, but on this occasion I suggest you use your phone or GPS unit to

make your way there.

What to bring : Showers and toilets will be available, the club is paying for the hire of these.

All meals except Saturday night if you decide to go to the Burns Club Kambah. The club is

well known for offering a wonderful all you can eat buffet dinner & deserts. Adults $37.80 , Seniors

$35.80 . They also offer a courtesy bus at $4 each way, so no horse floats have to be

disconnected.

Horses bring electric fence and feeds.The front gate to Equestrian Park will be kept closed in the

evenings.

Water will be available for the horses.

Of course all your camping needs.

Please all rubbish to be taken home so this venue will be available in the future.

Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and wear an approved

helmet Please contact Kathy Flower by email: kathy.flower1@hotmail.com

or text 0493153631to book in by the CUT OFF DATE : Monday 21st October, to organise table

booking and courtesy bus for Saturday night, please indicate on registration if you are going to club.

Please provide when registering a contact phone no. as well as an emergency contact no. if you have not provided one previously to the club.

This ride is limited to Club Members and families &
financial ATHRA members only.  NO DAY
MEMBERS. 

 

PARTICIPATION
FEE:   The cost for the camp is $40 per person,
or $50 per family. If staying for less than 4 nights the fee is $15 per person
per day/night, or $20 per family per day/night. 
This covers the hire of the venue, toilet hire, 24/7 tea and coffee, &
camp fire wood provided. Camp
fees should be paid by direct deposit, into the Club’s Account with the Bendigo
Bank, BSB 633-000, Account Number 155
873 003, please quote your name with a reference “Lands 24”.

 

When nominating please include your nominees name and mobile, and your
emergency contact’s name and mobile in the nomination below and email to alg_salter@bigpond.com .  DO NOT use the flyer to nominate.  A separate nomination is required for each
person attending, riders and non-riders alike. 

 

Nomination
Format:   I, (name and mobile No) wish to attend
the Geoff Jolly Memorial Camp & Trail Ride between the 1^st and 5^th
of November 2024.  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). 

 

VENUE:           Landsborough
Community Recreation Reserve, is accessed off Burke or McKinlay
Streets, Landsborough. Participants may arrive at the venue from midday Friday the
1^st November.  You may choose
to stay for all, or as many days as you wish, but please advise your proposed
attendance dates when nominating.

 

FACILITIES:      Camping
is permitted around the reserve or on the adjacent paddock (over a bridge from
reserve).  There is ample room (accommodates
goosenecks and trucks) with flat, well grassed sites, and good access
roads.  There is a large shed where we
will socialize.  The venue has a kitchen,
showers and toilet facilities for Club use. 
The club will also provide additional portable toilets close to the shed,
with facilities for tea and coffee, music etc., and will be open 24/7. Firewood
is available for a communal camp fire, BUT NO INDIVIDUAL CAMP FIRES ARE
PERMITTED.  BYO portable yards, electric
taped yards preferred as there is no communal paddock.  A trailer will be available to collect horse
manure, please bring a chaff bag or 2 for manure to assist with
collection.  Arrangements have been made
for locals to collect all manure bags. 
The area abounds with wineries and places of interest to visit, the townships
of Stawell, Ararat and Avoca within easy travelling distance. 

 

SUNDAY NIGHT DINNER:  We
have arranged a catered 2 course dinner (roast and desert), provided by a local
ladies group at the Landsborough Community Hall (across the road from the
venue).  In the past these dinners have
been scrumptious and well worth attending. 
The Club encourages everyone to get behind this effort to support the
Local Landsborough Community. 

The cost of the dinner is $30 per head, to be paid with your camp fee when nominating.  Those paying the “Family” fee should add $30
per head for each dinner required.  Your
eft deposit into the Club account should have an appropriate reference.  BYO drinks.

 

HOTEL DINNERS: 
Arrangements have been made for dinners on other nights at the
Landsborough Pub, so please indicate if interested when nominating.  No driving involved, just a short walk across
the road.

 

FOOD
AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: You must bring all your personal food, drink and camping
requirements; as well as all your horse feed, rugs, portable yards, buckets,
feed bags for manure collection etc.  If
bringing hay please bring only clean weed free hay or Lucerne. 

 

RIDES:              We will be riding in the beautiful Pyrenees Ranges on the
2002 Quilty tracks, modified to suit our needs, (and make it easier).  A very easy casual ride will be arranged on Friday afternoon for
those interested. Rides will be conducted on each of the days, and will vary
from day rides with saddlebag lunch, to morning and afternoon rides with lunch
at the venue.  For those who remember
Geoff Jolly, I will be riding to the Landsborough Ridge during the camp to
“reflect” where we scattered his ashes. 
You are welcome to join me. 

 

This is gold mining
country, at times hard and rough underfoot, and tracks vary from steep hills to
flat and undulating.  Horses will require
a reasonable degree of fitness and should be adequately shod, or at least
booted up if barefoot.  There will be a
horseless muster prior to each ride. Horse numbers for each ride are
restricted to 30 or less to comply with Parks Victoria rules.

 

 

 

 

 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..

LOCATION: Flaggy Creek, East Gippsland

Self camp on private property.

Contact:  Cath Giles

Mobile:  0417 307 843

Email: cathygiles@bigpond.com

Our end of yar camp and ride weekend will be held at the Woodford Showgrounds.  Saturday Trail Ride and Sunday will be our annual Bushman’s Challenge 

A Club Catered Dinner on Saturday night – flyer to come.

Rides will follow trails over private property, gazetted roads, creek crossings, bridges and plenty of gates.
There are a few hills, and a few rocky sections so make sure your horse is shod, booted or a seasoned
bare footer. We will stop for saddle bag morning tea and lunch on the trail.
Camping is available from Friday. BYO everything. There is a trough for horse water. Some yards available. Club shower can be set up for campers. If you intend to camp, please let Karen know when you book
in.
It will be possible to have a Friday and Saturday afternoon rides, this will be planned closer to the weekend. If you want to attend any part of the weekend you must let Karen know.

This ride is open to all ATHRA members, BUT not to Day Members.

 

All ride nominations must include the nominees name and mobile,
their emergency contact’s name and mobile, and state that they understand they
must NOT attend this event if their horse or they become unwell or
infectious.  Use the format below and email the
nomination after entering all the required details outlined above, to alg_salter@bigpond.com .  DO NOT use the flyer to nominate.

 

Nomination
format:   I, (name and mobile No) wish to attend
the Forrest
Camp from 22^nd to 24^th November 2024. 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). 

 

Event
Description

This is a “BYO
everything camp”, so you will have to ensure that you bring sufficient
food & supplies such as nibblies etc. (and refreshments) for humans, as
well as all your horse and camping needs. BYO electric yards. A BBQ with
Forrest Club members will be held on Saturday night, so BYO meat and food
requirements.  The Terminus Hotel is
within easy walking distance from the grounds at 2-4 Station Street Forrest,
open from 12noon to 11 pm, for those wishing to dine out on Friday evening.  I have tentatively booked a table for 20
persons for Friday night.  If you wish to
attend, please advise when you nominate. 

 

Camping
Fees   $15 per person per night (including your horse). 

 

RIDES:  An easy casual ride will be arranged on Friday
afternoon.  A more strenuous ride with
saddle bag lunch on Saturday, with another ride on Sunday, prior to lunch. Each
ride will be led by an experienced Forrest Club member, the starting times and
details of rides to be determined and advised on the day.  It is hoped that we will be joined by members
of Forrest Club.   Please note some of
the terrain is steep and riders/horses will need some degree of fitness.  It is generally very good underfoot.                                                                                                                                                                                 

 

Horseless Muster thirty
minutes prior to ride out time as determined each day. 

 

VENUE:           Forrest
Horse Riding Club Grounds situated at the Forrest Recreation Reserve,
Yaugher Road, Vic 3236.  This venue is
gooseneck & truck friendly, water, toilets and showers available.  Please refer to directions from Magpie (on
the following page), and adapt to your needs.  Members may arrive about lunch time on
Friday.  A camp fee of $15-00 per person applies
for each night you stay.  BYO camp
chair/camping and food requirements.

 

 

 

 

 

NOMINATIONS & PAYMENT

The Club asks that you
nominate as soon as possible, and that you pay the required amount into the
Club Account with a reference to your name and number of persons accompanying
you.  E.g., ForrestSalter3

The Club Account is with
the Bendigo Bank, BSB 633-000 – Account 155 873 003.  Nominations (from each person attending,
whether a rider or otherwise), should be emailed to alg_salter@bigpond.com .  Don’t forget to advise if you wish to
attend the pub for dinner on Friday night. 

 

Directions to Forrest Recreation Reserve (from
Magpie) as provided by Google maps.  You
will obviously have to adapt for your personal needs.

1.      
Head
northeast on McDougall Dr. Go for 0.2 mi.

2.      
Turn left
onto Midland Hwy (A300). Go for 0.6 mi.

3.      
Turn sharp
left onto Colac-Ballarat Rd (C146) toward Colac.
Go for 3.1 mi.

4.      
Turn right
onto Colac-Ballarat Rd (C146). Go for 18.8 mi.

5.      
Turn
slightly right onto Colac-Ballarat Rd (C146). Go for 11.5 mi.

6.      
Turn right
onto Hamilton Hwy (B140) toward Hamilton/Colac.
Go for 0.8 mi.

7.      
Turn left
onto Colac-Ballarat Rd (C146) toward Cressy/Beeac/Colac. Go for 18.7 mi.

8.      
Turn left
onto Ryans Rd. Go for 1.0 mi.

9.      
Continue
on McKays Rd. Go for 2.0 mi.

10.  
Turn right
onto Bourkes Rd. Go for 1.4 mi.

11.  
Continue
on Trasks Rd. Go for 2.7 mi.

12.  
Turn left onto
Colac-Forrest Rd (C154). Go for 14.8 mi.

13.  
Turn left
onto Birregurra-Forrest Rd (C119). Go for 0.9 mi.

14.  
Turn right
onto Yaugher Rd. Go for 0.3 mi.

15.  
Arrive at
Yaugher Rd. Your destination is on the left.

Total distance: 77 miles
Travel Time: 1 hour, 33 minutes, (in current traffic)

 

 

 

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.

 

TBC

LOCATION: Tooborac, Victoria

Riding over open pasture country, on forest trails and country lanes.

Camping on river flats with access to a commercial kitchen, indoor/outdoor dining.

Contact:  Sue Baillie

Mobile: 0403 121 448

Email:  baillie.sue@gmail.com

Christmas Ride “NOOGA” Goulburn

29th Nov– 1st December 2024

Ride Base :“NOOGA”, 237 Rosemont Rd, Boxers Creek (Goulburn)

Terrain : Undulating to hilly

Ride Fee : $0 for club members

$30 for ATHRA non-club members, cover Saturday night dinner.

Only ATHRA members can attend.

This is a camping weekend. Riders can arrive on Friday after lunch or

Saturday Be there by 9.30 for a 10am start on Saturday & Sunday.

Saturday evening will be our Christmas party dinner provided by club.

Saturday’s ride will be a leisurely ride through the bush/ paddocks approx 3 hours including lunch,

pack a lunch to have on the trail.

Sunday will be a shorter ride allowing plenty of time to travel home.

DIRECTIONS : Coming from the north, travelling along the Hume Hwy look out for a left hand

turn into Boxers Creek Road.

This is well sign posted and comes approx 500m after the sign notifying you of the first Goulburn

turn off. Continue along Boxers Creek Rd till you reach a T intersection, then turn right.

Approx 2 klm down the road on the right you will see a letter box for 237 Rosemont Rd. (Going down

the hill there is a row of pine trees on the right just before the gate)

Once through gate drive up towards the house but take right track before house through

double gates towards shearing shed.

Coming from the south, once in or near Goulburn, head to Windellama Rd. If coming from town,

once over the bypass take the first left on to Rosemont Rd. If approaching from the opp direction it

is a right turn just before the bypass.You are now 2.37 klm from the gate on the left. Check

directions above in italics for rest.

What to bring : It would be lovely if riders brought a plate of nibblies to share for Saturday

night and their own drinks.

Horses ,there are some sheep yards and a common paddock , good idea to bring electric fence in

case we run out of yards and feeds.Water will be available for the horses.

All meals except for Saturday evening. Of course all your camping needs.

Don’t forget a chair, plates and cutlery and if you have a table it would be very useful for Saturday

night. Please all rubbish to be taken home so this property will be available in the future.

There is a shearing shed we can use with power- microwave, jug for your use.

Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and wear an approved

helmet 

Please contact Elizabeth Downing by email: fercas50@hotmail.com

or text 0427330484 to book in by the CUT OFF DATE : Monday 18th November.

This is important as we need to know numbers for the catering Saturday night.

Please provide when registering a contact phone no. as well as an emergency contact no. if you have not provided one previously to the club.

LOCATION: Tooborac, Victoria

Riding over open pasture country, on forest trails and country lanes.

Camping on river flats with access to a commercial kitchen, indoor/outdoor dining.

Contact:  Sue Baillie

Mobile: 0403 121 448

Email:  baillie.sue@gmail.com

Christmas Ride “NOOGA” Goulburn

29th Nov– 1st December 2024

Ride Base :“NOOGA”, 237 Rosemont Rd, Boxers Creek (Goulburn)

Terrain : Undulating to hilly

Ride Fee : $0 for club members

$30 for ATHRA non-club members, cover Saturday night dinner.

Only ATHRA members can attend.

This is a camping weekend. Riders can arrive on Friday after lunch or

Saturday Be there by 9.30 for a 10am start on Saturday & Sunday.

Saturday evening will be our Christmas party dinner provided by club.

Saturday’s ride will be a leisurely ride through the bush/ paddocks approx 3 hours including lunch,

pack a lunch to have on the trail.

Sunday will be a shorter ride allowing plenty of time to travel home.

DIRECTIONS : Coming from the north, travelling along the Hume Hwy look out for a left hand

turn into Boxers Creek Road.

This is well sign posted and comes approx 500m after the sign notifying you of the first Goulburn

turn off. Continue along Boxers Creek Rd till you reach a T intersection, then turn right.

Approx 2 klm down the road on the right you will see a letter box for 237 Rosemont Rd. (Going down

the hill there is a row of pine trees on the right just before the gate)

Once through gate drive up towards the house but take right track before house through

double gates towards shearing shed.

Coming from the south, once in or near Goulburn, head to Windellama Rd. If coming from town,

once over the bypass take the first left on to Rosemont Rd. If approaching from the opp direction it

is a right turn just before the bypass.You are now 2.37 klm from the gate on the left. Check

directions above in italics for rest.

What to bring : It would be lovely if riders brought a plate of nibblies to share for Saturday

night and their own drinks.

Horses ,there are some sheep yards and a common paddock , good idea to bring electric fence in

case we run out of yards and feeds.Water will be available for the horses.

All meals except for Saturday evening. Of course all your camping needs.

Don’t forget a chair, plates and cutlery and if you have a table it would be very useful for Saturday

night. Please all rubbish to be taken home so this property will be available in the future.

There is a shearing shed we can use with power- microwave, jug for your use.

Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian and wear an approved

helmet 

Please contact Elizabeth Downing by email: fercas50@hotmail.com

or text 0427330484 to book in by the CUT OFF DATE : Monday 18th November.

This is important as we need to know numbers for the catering Saturday night.

Please provide when registering a contact phone no. as well as an emergency contact no. if you have not provided one previously to the club.

Friday 13^th
to Sunday 15^th December 2024

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

 

IMPORTANT NOTE:  Please read revised
Club Rules below.

 

VENUE:   This event will again be at John Brady’s
property at LOT 72 Grubbed Road,
Enfield.  There is ample room for
camping with horses, with communal paddock available if you do not wish to
erect your own yards.  Sufficient room
for goosenecks too. 

 

NOMINATIONS:  This ride is limited
to Club Members only, THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS, and financial ATHRA members. Email
nominations in the following format to alg_salter@bigpond.com , no exceptions. 
DON’T FORGET TO ADVISE OF SPECIAL DIETARY REQUIREMENTS WHEN
NOMINATING.  If a family member is
attending a separate nomination is required for each person.  

 

I,
(enter your name & mobile number), wish to nominate for the BSTHRC
Christmas Breakup ride and camp at Enfield from the 13^th to the 15^th
of December 2024.  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).

 

 

The Club will provide Saturday night’s dinner and
Sunday morning breakfast, (refer to details below).  Don’t forget your drinks
and nibbles for our party.

 

EVENT FEES:  NO CHARGE FOR
FINANCIAL BSTHRC MEMBERS.  A CHARGE OF
$10 APPLIES TO FAMILY MEMBERS    and
NON-Club ATHRA members.     

 

Members are welcome to
attend for the Saturday dinner only, and/or ride on one or more days, but
nominations indicating your intentions, and any special dietary requirements,
are required for catering and planning purposes. Hot showers and toilet
facilities are available, as well as a sheltered gazebo for socializing and
meals.  Please remember to bring a camp
chair for the dinner.  Participants are
required to provide all personal food and horse feed etc., other than the
Saturday night dinner and Sunday’s breakfast. 

 

NOTE:  All dogs must be suitably restrained at all
times.   PLEASE CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR DOG &
HORSES.

 

EVENT DETAILS:         

           

Friday – Attendees can
arrive after midday on Friday and set up camp. 
We will take advantage of the full moon and conduct a moonlight ride
after dinner for those interested. 
Members can ride casually during the afternoon.  Attendees to self-cater on Friday.

 

Saturday –
Involves a full day’s ride with saddle bag lunch, commencing about 10.30am.  Those not camping overnight please arrive in
time to saddle up and register.  Horseless Muster Saturday @ approximately 10am, Ride Out Time @
approximately 10.30 am 

 

The
ride will be followed by drinks and nibbles before dinner and festivities.  Please advise of any special dietary
requirements when nominating.   The Club will be
conducting our usual fun filled auction during Saturday night’s activities, with
great purchases on offer.    

 

In line with previous
breakups, the Club is asking that members bring along horse gear or other items
they no longer need, for our auction.  If
you know of a local business which may be prepared to donate goods, I can
provide you with a letter of authority to collect on behalf of the Club. 

 

 

Sunday – Breakfast
of eggs and bacon will be provided by the Club, followed by a very easy ride in
the morning, before lunch and packing up.

                                                             

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.