Monga National Park, Reidsdale via Braidwood,  Saturday 2 August 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:Bindi Nicholsonbindiscanning@hotmail.com 0419422619 leave message

Trail Boss:   Bindi Nicholson

RSVP:  Wednesday 30 July 2014

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 2 August 2014  Time 10 AM Sharp. Please be early. NO LATE STARTERS, SORRY

Directions:  From Braidwood take the Araluen Rd. After travelling  approx. 5km turn left at the Cheese Factory sign. Follow this road to the T intersection, turn left (gravel road) don't take the Tudor Valley Rd. Turn left into the first gate past Tudor Valley Road.  Park in the paddock, near the shearing shed.

Ride Description:  A ride through eucalyptus and tree fern forest. Undulating terrain, creek crossing. We are following a narrow bike track and forest tracks. There may be some cantering & trotting on the forest roads.

Grid/Map/GPS reference: 1:25000 map MONGA

Ride Warnings/Alerts:  Creek crossing, may encounter bikes & cars, wild animals, some steep inclines & declines.

Ride Difficulty: Moderate. Mostly walking with some trotting & cantering

Horse Fitness:  Horses must be reasonably fit and sound.

Estimated Duration: 4.5 hrs includes lunch

Catering:  Please bring your own morning tea & lunch.

Equipment:  Bring halters and lead rope on ride for tying.

Horse feed: No horse feed

Water Availability: Dam and creek

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

Emergency Contact:

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 are 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