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Tinderry Trail Horse Riders Inc. (Inc. 9877799-17 June 2002) President: Colin Caldwell 0417 271 005 colin.campbell@live.com.au Secretary: Hilary Gunn 6238 2682 higunn@gmail.com Treasurer: Sandy Wynn 0406 377 044 sandywynn@iinet.net.au Write to: The Secretary, TTHRInc. 225 Radcliffe Cct Carwoola NSW 2620 |
Uriarra Forest Ride, Saturday 3 August 2013
This ride is open to TTHRInc club members, ATHRA members and non members, who will be required to pay a Day ride fee of $30 for insurance purposes.
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Contact Details |
For more information phone Club secretary Hilary Gunn (02) 6238 2682 or email higunn@gmail.com |
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Trail Boss |
Brita Monck 0439844000 |
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RSVP |
By Thursday 1 August 2013 to Hilary Gunn higunn@gmail.com or (02) 6238 2682 |
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Ride Register |
It is a requirement that all participants sign the ride register upon arrival at the ride base. A parent or guardian MUST sign the register for junior riders (under 18). |
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Ride Start Time |
Saturday 3 August. Ride out time 10:00AM NO LATE STARTERS, SORRY |
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Directions |
From South Canberra take Adelaide Ave and then the Cotter Road leading west. Watch out for left hand turn to Cotter Rd at traffic lights at new suburb of Molonglo. Turn right into Uriarra Rd and follow for 13 kms to Uriarra Crossing. Cross Murrumbidgee River and immediately turn left towards Brindabella. Travel approx 8.5 kms to junction with East West Rd (gravel) on your right. Park float on the road verge. |
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Ride Description |
Ride is a 20 km loop at easy pace in the Uriarra Forest to the West of Canberra. We follow gravel forest logging trails through pine forest and open country in the foothills of the Brindabellas. We will have lunch at the Blue Range Hut. |
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Grid/Map/GPS reference |
1: 25 000 map Cotter Dam 35°18'2.25"S 148°53'51.73"E |
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Ride Warnings/Alerts |
We may encounter walkers, motor bikes and cyclists. |
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Ride Difficulty |
Moderately easy with a couple of short, not-difficult uphill climbs. |
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Horse Fitness |
Horses must be reasonably fit and sound |
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Estimated Duration |
4-5 hours |
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Catering |
Bring your own morning tea and lunch. Drinking water (tank water) is available at lunch spot. |
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Equipment |
Head stalls and leads for tying horses. Boots for unshod horses. |
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Horse feed |
Not required |
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Water Availability |
Puddles, creeks |
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First Aid |
A basic first aid kit will be carried on the ride. |
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Emergency Contact |
There is mobile phone coverage. 2-way radios will be carried. |
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Helmets |
All junior riders (under 18) MUST wear AS/NZ 3838 or ASTM F 1163 helmets less than five years old. |
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Horse Shoes |
Recommended but not essential. It is recommended that you carry boots if your horse is unshod. |
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Dogs/Stallions |
Not allowed |
Participants will be required to adhere to the ATHRA Code of Conduct which can be found at: www.athra.com.au. It is highly recommended that you read the Code to keep up to date with all rules and regulations
