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

IMPORTANT NOTICE: On DAYS OF TOTAL FIRE BAN all rides
are automatically cancelled.  If extreme
weather conditions are forecast for the day of a planned ride or event, it is
your responsibility to phone the ride Coordinator to confirm if the ride is
still proceeding, or if details have been changed. 

 

NOMINATIONS &
FEES:         This is a re-scheduled ride,
(postponed in May), and is open to all ATHRA members & Day Members, but
everyone must comply with the attached rules and protocols.  Please read the
Covid 19 Protocols & Club Rules below. 
To nominate, enter your name & mobile, and emergency contact details
in the nomination below and email to alg_salter@bigpond.com  .   Day Members must speak with Alan Salter before registering online.  Ride Fees:  Non-Club riders $5, to be paid on arrival.

 

I, name &
mobile, wish to nominate for the Durham Lead NN Ride on Friday the 24^th
October 2025. 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).

 

Ride Hosts
Lesley
Mebbrey, supported by Cheryl Williams – Ring Lesley on 0400 624 051 the day of ride only, if unable to contact Alan Salter.

 

VENUE: Meeting at 311 SANDY’S HILL ROAD, DURHAM LEAD.  Please note this is NOT at Cheryl and Ken’s
property.  It is recommended that members
enter Sandy’s Hill Road 5.9 klms from the roundabout at Buninyong at Mount
Mercer Durham Lead Road, (not the first access from Buninyong), as this means
only travelling 300 metres on gravel road. 
After turning left into Sandy’s Hill Road travel 300 metres and enter
the 3^rd property on the right at the white entrance.  Water is available for horses.

 

RIDE:   This will
be an easy leisurely “Nervous Nellies
Ride” on undulating hills and quiet bush tracks, with some limited riding
on quiet public roads.  Tracks can be hard
underfoot with some stony dirt roads, boots or shoes recommended.  It is proposed to ride a loop for
approximately 2 to 2.5 hours. 

Please arrive about 9.00
am to sign in/pay, and saddle up for a 10 am ride out.  Horseless
Muster @ 9:45 am – Ride Out Time @ 10.00am sharp. 

 

LUNCH:  Our hosts will provide a BBQ lunch of
sausages and hamburgers in bread after the ride.  Tea and coffee will be available.

 

Please read Club Rules & Protocols on
following pages

 

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.