Saturday 15^th:                     Assemble for dismounted Pre-Ride talk 1.45pm to ride off at 2.00pm

This will be a mystery ride leaving from the Walcha Showgrounds, Derby Street, Walcha as guided by Ian. 

Accommodation:                             Walcha Showgrounds, Derby Street, Walcha.

It has been arranged for us to be able to arrive Saturday morning to set up camp.  Stables and areas for taped yards are permitted.  As there are cattle grazing in the showground we have been asked to ensure that the gates are closed at all times.  Toilets and shower block will be unlocked.

Walcha Festival Ride:         Langford, Walcha 1 6TH October

To start riding at 9:00am – noon Sunday

Where:         Situated 1 Km south of the township of Walcha in NSW, on the original location of explorer John Oxley's 1818 camp site.  Langford is a grand two story building constructed of locally produced red brick, featuring 22 rooms and a five story central tower overlooking the circular entrance driveway and extensive surrounding gardens.

Langford is part of the original villa wolka property, first settlement of the New England. The construction of Langford was commenced in April 1903 by contractor Mr W. Morris of Inverell, with the designs for the homestead being drawn up by Maitland architect Mr JW Scobie. The completion of Langford ready occupancy by the owner Mr W. Fletcher was announced in October 1904.

Cost:          ATHRA Member $10 – all of this will be donated to Westpac Helicopters,
Day Rider $36 - $6 of this money to Westpac Helicopters

Ride:          No one to be on their horse until they have registered and paid and filled in all forms

                   Through scenic country side and streams. 

                   If coming the day before you can stay at the Showgrounds ring Walcha Tourist Centre

Rating:      1 – 2 easy

Meeting:    There will be people to direct parking.  Floats into second entry gate, then veer right after 100 metres and head towards the woolshed, then go through gate after the woolshed.

                   We will be gathering, once all paper work is completed at an area that is fenced off from the general Festival area, its only a short walk to Langford House

Yarding:    Tie to float

Water:       Bring buckets

Food:         Food for sale from 7am 12.30pm and costs $55, its a three course meal with drinks

Facilities:   Lots happening, if you are interested in a tour of Langford and bookings essential

Dogs:         Dogs not allowed

RSVP:       Email Ian ijm@activ8.net.au

Directions all km’s are approximate

●     Coming from Gunnedah – takes around 2.5 hours,

●     Head to Bendemeer on the New England Hwy

●     Just past the Bendemeer Show Grounds turn right to Walcha

●     Once in Walcha take second roundabout turning

●     Right onto Gloucester Rd