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.

(Refer to the Club Rules which should be read and
understood by all attendees.)

 

Ride Fees:  $5
for Non-Club riders.

           

Ride Host – Joanne Steele 0430 409 127.  Ring her on the ride day only if unable to contact
Alan Salter.

 

Venue        100 Treweeks
Road Blampied.  Travelling north on the Midland Highway, immediately before the
Swiss Mountain Hotel, turn right into Treweeks Road and travel east for about 1
kilometre.  The driveway is on the
right.  No room for trucks or goosenecks.  Horses will be tied to the floats in a secured
yard under supervision at lunch time. It is recommended that riders bring a hay
net or similar for horses.  Water is on
site.  1 or 2 vehicles will be used
convey riders about a kilometre to the Swiss Mountain Hotel for lunch.  If non-riding lunch attendees are able to
assist with this, please let Alan know.

 

RIDE
DESCRIPTION     This will be a leisurely picturesque
ride through the Wombat Forest (in the Blampied Bush), with minimal gravel
roads, on gently undulating country.  We
will ride an approximately 2 to 2.5 hours circuit returning to the floats. Non-riding
members/friends are welcome to join us for lunch, but must nominate as usual.

 

Please arrive about 9.00
am to register and saddle up for a 10 am ride out.  Horseless
Muster @ 9:45 am.

 

LUNCH            It is planned to have lunch at the
Swiss Mountain Hotel, on the Midland Highway. 
Non riders can meet us there for a 1.00 pm Lunch.

 

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.