Find a Ride / Event

Nominations
to Secretary Nat Jenkins at njscholten01@gmail.com . 

Enquiries on day of ride to Host
Cheryl Williams on 0438
682 010.

IMPORTANT NOTE:  Club rides
will not proceed on days of Total Fire Ban. 
Rides may be postponed in the event of adverse weather, and all nominees
notified accordingly.

NOMINATIONS:               This
event is open to all ATHRA members & Day Members, but everyone must comply
with the BSTHRC Rules and Protocols.  If
you wish to nominate, please provide your name and mobile, and your Emergency
Contact’s name and phone number, and email to njscholten01@gmail.com .  Day Members must speak with the Club before
registering online. 

Ride Fees: A $5 fee applies to all non Club riders.       

Ride Host: Cheryl Williams– Emergency Contact (Ring on day of
ride only.)

Venue        Meet at 218
Sandy’s Hill Road, Durham Lead.  If travelling along the Midland Highway from
Sebastopol you turn right at the roundabout at Buninyong towards Mount
Mercer.   Sandy’s Hill Road takes you
straight ahead at the right-hand bend on Mt Mercer Road.  The bitumen continues round the right-hand
bend, but Sandy’s Hill Road is gravel and straight ahead.  Number 218 is on the right-hand side at the
bottom of the hill past McLeods Rd. Sufficient room for float parking in the
paddock.  Bring your own horse water as tanks at the
property are low.  Venue NOT
suitable for a gooseneck.

Ride Description:         Riding for about 2.5 to 3 hours, we will traverse picturesque undulating bush
tracks as we meander our way in a circuit back to the venue for lunch.   Bring snacks for the ride and of course,
your choice of food for lunch at the venue.  
Tea and coffee will be provided.

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

 

LUNCH:  BYO food etc for lunch at the venue after the
ride.

NOMINATION for Durham Lead
Trail Ride on Saturday the 14^th November 2026

Attendee’s Name & mobile
number –

  Emergency Contact’s
Name & mobile number – 

Nominations to Secretary Nat Jenkins at njscholten01@gmail.com .

Enquiries
on day of ride to Hosts Ian & Sheryl Burnett on 0418 391 792.

 

IMPORTANT NOTE:  Club
rides will not proceed on days of Total Fire Ban.  Rides may be postponed in the event of
adverse weather, and all nominees notified accordingly.

 

NOMINATIONS:     This
event is open to all ATHRA members & Day Members, but everyone must comply
with the BSTHRC Rules and Protocols.  If
you wish to nominate, please provide your name and mobile, and your Emergency
Contact’s name and phone number, and email to njscholten01@gmail.com .  Day Members must speak with the Club before
registering online. 

Ride Fees: A $5 fee applies to all non Club riders.        

  

VENUE:           212 Sulky Road, Sulky
(Ballarat). If driving from the Freeway at Ballarat travel north on
Creswick Road towards Creswick. After going through the roundabout at Kennedy’s
Road, (there are sign posts to the Racecourse at this roundabout, but go
straight ahead), continue north for about 200 metres and then veer left into
Sulky Road.  Travel another 1.9 klms and
the venue is on the right, just past Schwarz Road. The venue is actually on the
corner.  A Club sign will be displayed at the entrance
to the property.  Depending on numbers,
further directions regarding parking will be provided to all nominees prior to
the ride.

 

RIDE:   This will be an easy leisurely 14 kilometre “Nervous Nellies Ride” on gravel roads
with some sections of heavy stones.   It
is proposed to ride a loop for approximately 2 to 2.5 hours and return to the property
for lunch.  It is recommended that
barefoot horse be booted on the front at least. 

 

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

 

NOMINATION
for Sulky Gully NN Ride on Wednesday the 18^th November 2026

 

Attendee’s
Name & mobile number –

  Emergency
Contact’s Name & mobile number –

 

easy, undulating with some local traffic. Lunch at the river. and then return to floats

Lunch at Macedon Village Hotel after local ride in Macedon Regional Park.  Note: CHANGE OF DATE from 21/11 to 22/11

Muster: 9.30, Rideout !0am, Lunch: approximately !.00pm

Contact Deb Cranage for details: 0438 011 062

Directions call J Atkinson 0448001278 or see Facebook page

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

IMPORTANT NOTE:  Please read revised
Club Rules below. 

VENUE:           This year we are back at John Brady’s property
at LOT 72 Grubbed Road, Enfield.  There is ample room for camping with horses,
with communal paddock available if you do not wish to erect your own
yards.  Sufficient room for goosenecks
too. 

 

NOMINATIONS:         This ride is limited
to Club Members only, THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS, and financial ATHRA members. Email
nominations alg_salter@bigpond.com
.  DON’T FORGET TO
ADVISE OF SPECIAL DIETARY REQUIREMENTS WHEN NOMINATING.  If a family member is attending a separate nomination is
required for each person.  

 

The Club will provide Saturday night’s dinner and
Sunday morning breakfast, (refer to details below).  Don’t forget your drinks
and nibbles for our party.

 

EVENT FEES:  NO CHARGE FOR
FINANCIAL BSTHRC MEMBERS.  A CHARGE OF
$10 APPLIES TO FAMILY MEMBERS    and
NON-Club ATHRA members.     

 

Members are welcome to
attend for the Saturday dinner only, and/or ride on one or more days, but
nominations indicating your intentions, and any special dietary requirements,
are required for catering and planning purposes. Hot showers and toilet
facilities are available, as well as a sheltered gazebo for socializing and
meals.  Please remember to bring a camp
chair for the dinner.  Participants are
required to provide all personal food and horse feed etc., other than the
Saturday night dinner and Sunday’s breakfast. 

NOTE:  All dogs must be suitably restrained at all
times.   PLEASE CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR DOG &
HORSES.

 

EVENT DETAILS:         

Friday – Attendees can
arrive after midday on Friday and set up camp. 
We will organise a casual ride Friday afternoon around 2pm.  Attendees to self-cater on Friday.

Saturday –
Involves a full day’s ride with saddle bag lunch, commencing about 10.30am.  Those not camping overnight please arrive in
time to saddle up and register.  Horseless Muster Saturday @ approximately 10am, Ride Out Time @
approximately 10.30 am 

 

The
ride will be followed by drinks and nibbles before dinner and festivities. Hans
will be back on deck this year, providing his usual excellent delights.
Please advise of any special dietary requirements when nominating.   The Club will be conducting our
usual fun filled auction during Saturday night’s activities, with great purchases
on offer.    

 In line with previous
breakups, the Club is asking that members bring along horse gear or other items
they no longer need, for our auction.  If
you know of a local business which may be prepared to donate goods, I can
provide you with a letter of authority to collect on behalf of the Club. 

Sunday – Breakfast
of eggs and bacon will be provided by the Club, followed by a very easy ride in
the morning, before lunch and packing up.

                                                             

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.

Monga Ride (short)

From Braidwood– take Araluen rd out of town.

Turn LEFT onto Reidsdale rd and follow to the end.

Turn LEFT onto Monga Lane. Road becomes a gravel road. Continue past the house on your left and slowly through the little creek. You’ll need to be in 4WD now as hill can be steep. Park under the power lines approx. 400mts up the hill.

From Bateman’s Bay– Head up the Clyde Mountain on the King’s Highway. Once you reach the top of the mountain continue for 3km and Turn LEFT onto River Forest Road. This road changes name at the private house and intersection to MONGA Ln. Please follow this road for a few Kms. Go past Granit Bluff Forest Road and park under the powerlines.

Shoes or boots are best but unshod horses can use the sides of the gravel road until we are on softer ground.

The Water Wheel ride 

Ride directions; Property is called Roscommon, Bombay

Roscommon, 1141 Bombay Road, Bombay. Turn into the driveway. There is a short, steep decline between the 2nd and 3rd cattle grids. After the 3rd cattle grid take the right hand road and please close the gate behind you. Please park in the paddock in front of the yards.

Arrive 8.30-9am for a 9.30am ride out

This is a full day ride so please bring morning tea, lunch and a drink on the ride. Lunch is at the water wheel. We are riding on fire trails and cleared tracks and some hills. Horses need shoes or 4 boots for this ride. Ride is approx. 30kms round trip so your horse will need some fitness for this ride.

Baarlijan directions

From Braidwood head towards Mongarlowe on Little River Road and then turn left onto Back Creek Road just after you pass the Mongarlowe district sign. Baarlijan is the gate at the end of Back Creek Road – so 14kms of dirt road. Will take 35 mins from Braidwood with a float on. Turn left in front of the house when you arrive at the gate and you will see the float parking area on a large flat grassed area just beyond the garage. 

A few things to add:

Be careful of potholes on the road out

There might be a few rocky sections so shod horses or front boots are recommended unless your horse has tough feet

A five day ride, directions coming soon