Important Notice: On days of total
fire ban rides are automatically cancelled. 
All nominees for rides will be notified of any changes brought about by
extreme weather or other circumstances. 
Day Members must contact the Club before registering online.  All enquiries & nominations to Alan
Salter at alg_salter@bigpond.com
, or 0427 357 941.

 

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 Meredith Trail
Ride & Lunch on the 16^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). 

 

DIRECTIONS
& VENUE:           11
Grant Street Meredith.  If coming from
Ballarat, travel on the Midland Highway and turn left into Ballan-Meredith Road
at the right-hand bend in the highway. 
Grant Street is the first road on the left.  If coming from Geelong direction, go through
Meredith and turn right onto the Ballan-Meredith Road, (where the Highway takes
a sharp left bend if travelling on to Ballarat). Grant Street is the first road
on your left.  Grant Street is quiet with
wide verges for safe parking.

 

RIDE
DESCRIPTION:    The ride will be at a
casual pace on quiet country roads and through some bush, roads are mainly
gravel, boots recommended for barefoot horses. Ride is approximately 12 km, Lunch
back at floats so BYO food and drinks.  BYO water for washing and watering horses
after the ride.

 

Please
arrive about 9.00 am to register and saddle up for a punctual ride out.  Horseless
Muster @ 9:45 am – Ride Out Time @ 10.00am sharp.  Please take the time to read the Club Rules
& Protocols overleaf.  Participation
signifies your willingness to comply. 

 

 RIDE FEES:      Non-Club riders,
including Day Members, $5, to be paid on arrival.

 

Ride Host Jen Perdrisat – Phone 0456 398 442 on day
of ride only, if unable to contact Alan Salter.

 

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.