Saturday 21 June 2014

 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.

Contact Details:  Ph 6238 2682 or email Hilary Gunn (higunn@gmail.com)

Trail Boss:  Don Munns

RSVP:  Please ring or email Hilary by Wednesday  19 June if you are coming.

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).

Ride Start Time: Saturday, 21 June, 9:30 am ready to ride out at 10 am. NO LATE STARTERS, PLEASE!

Directions: From Canberra (Tuggeranong) take Tharwa Drive south to Tharwa ACT. After crossing the Tharwa Bridge over Murrumbidgee River, turn right onto the Tidbinbilla Rd. Continue approx 1 - 2 kms and turn left onto Booroomba Road. Continue to the second cattle grid and park there.

Ride Description:  This is a 15 – 20 km ride on picturesque private property in the south of the ACT, offering spectacular views of Canberra and the surrounding mountains.

Grid/Map/GPS reference:  Google Maps reference is http://goo.gl/maps/vofvH

Ride Warnings/Alerts:  Some creek crossings, & livestock.

Ride Difficulty:  Easy with a couple of hills.

Horse Fitness:  Horses must be reasonably fit and sound

Estimated Duration:  4 – 5 hours.

Catering:  BYO morning tea and lunch.

Equipment:  Bring headstalls for tying, leading horses, other equipment as required by the individual.

Horse feed:  Please bring your own.

Water Availability:  Creeks and dams

First Aid:  A basic first aid kit will be carried on the ride.

Emergency Contact:  Mobile phone and hand held radios will be carried on the ride.

Helmets: All junior riders (under 18) MUST wear AS/NZ 3838 or ASTM F 1163 helmets  less than five years old.

Horse Shoes: Recommended but not essential. Recommended that unshod horses carry boots.

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