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. If you wish
to nominate, please copy & paste the nomination below into a reply email,
complete your details & emergency contact’s name and phone number, and
email to alg_salter@bigpond.com .  Day Members must speak with Alan Salter
before registering online. 

 

I, (enter your name & Mobile),
wish to nominate for the Smiths Bridge Trail Ride & Lunch on Saturday the 24^th
of May 2025.  I understand that I must not attend this event if either my horse
or I become unwell or infectious.   My Emergency Contact is, (enter contact name & phone
No). 

 

Ride Host Sue Tyrrell – Emergency Contact 0403 671
819 on day of ride only, if unable to contact Alan Salter.

 

Ride Fees:  Non-Club riders
$5, to be paid on arrival.

 

LUNCH:  BYO everything for a SADDLE BAG LUNCH ON
TRACK.

 

VENUE:           Meet at SMITHS Bridge camping
ground off the Beaufort Elmhurst Road. 
Ample room for safe float & gooseneck parking.  Travel along the Western HWY from Ballarat
and turn right at Caltex service station onto King St and continue onto Main
Lead Rd. Continue onto Raglan-Elmhurst Road the destination will be on the
left.  It is 18.5km from Caltex service
station to Smiths Bridge.

 

RIDE:               The
terrain and riding tracks are undulating to hilly, varying from granite sand to
stony gravel, breast plates recommended.  Beautiful panoramic views are a frequent
feature of this ride.  Horses and riders
must have a degree of fitness, the terrain suitable for fit shod, booted or
well-conditioned barefoot horses.  The
ride is approximately 15 klms long, and will take about 3 to 4 hours.  Please note it may be a good idea to bring
horse water in case the camp water is depleted. 
Toilets available at the Campground, but BYO everything else.  

 

Riders
must arrive about 9.00 am to register and saddle up for a 10 am ride out.  Horseless Muster @ 9:45 am – Ride Out @ 10.00am sharp. 

 

 

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 recognized
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.