APRIL - TRAIL RIDE CHALLENGE/OBSTACLE DAY– Cockatoo Valley - Sunday 17^th April 2016

Coordinator:  Sandra E              Mobile  0400884402       Arrive 9am for 9:30am start

2014 & 2015 were well attended & great fun so we are doing it again with a slight variation …..

A few new ideas have be thought of for the training/obstacle day for horse & riders.  Should make the day interesting & fun.  The idea is to expose you & your mount to items & experiences that will help you (& your horse) to remain calm & in control when you come across those unexpected situations on the trail.  A few of the ideas are as follow & of course, more ideas are always welcome.

-       Flags & cones

-       Cavaletties, Jumps & bending poles

-       Bridge & gates 

-       Bag down/Ride with a bag of bottles

-       Pick up clothing/tarps/ chaff bags - un/mounted

-       Umbrella

-       **NEW**- Dressage Test – caller permitted & feedback from the Judge provided.

-       **NEW**- ATHRA Trail Ride Challenge - will also be attempted on the day, see ATHRAs challenge via the link.  http://athra.com.au/forms/trail-ride-challenge/399-ims-gu-001-trail-ride-challenge-v20151010/file.html

These are ideas only & we may get to do some or all of these on the day.  Some are done on the ground & mounted also.  Also if you have items you can bring to help in these tasks also let Sandra know.  

We are going to have a fun filled day and lots of learning, new experiences & hearty laughter & of course don’t forget an excellent sausage sizzle lunch supplied by the club (Yum!!), BYO drinks, & a salad or desert to share. (May be a lunch break or a late lunch depending on how the day runs)         For catering purposes can you please send Sandra E a text to say you are coming by15/4/15. 0400884402

Directions: Di Schaefer has again kindly offered to hold the training day at her property in Cockatoo Valley (Thanks Di)….  Whichever way you come from go to Sandy Creek pub and turn towards Williamstown. Pass the Cockatoo Valley shop and turn the next right onto Balmoral road and then the next left turn (~100m) on to Goldfields road. Road changes to dirt and just up a bit on your right (~ 500m) there is a long white railed gate which will be open and a sign that says “Panorama Ranch” 58 goldfields Rd. Follow the driveway in and over a bridge until you see stables. Signs will be up.

Cost- ATHRA members only - $2 Ride/food fee. Please bring the correct change & place in tin at sign on book