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 Club & financial ATHRA members and families
only.  All 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. Details must be
provided for each attendee.  Nominations
to advise if attending Brewery Dinner.

           

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.)

 

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. There are a number of
horse yards and you can  set up your own electric
yards if you wish. An evening BBQ with Forrest Club members will be organized,
so BYO meat and food requirements.  The Forrest
Brewery is an option for evening meals, (a group night is envisaged).  The Club will make a booking depending on
numbers.  If you wish to attend, please
advise when you nominate.  Coffee is
available at the General Store, and a BBQ and kitchen facilities are available,
as well as showers and toilets.

 

Camping
Fees   $20.00 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.  Other
rides organized to suit riders wishes. 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.  Members may arrive about lunch time on
Friday.  A camp fee of $20-00 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. 

 

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.