OCTOBER CAMP – Bartagunyah Estate – Friday 27 to Sunday 29 October 2017

Host – Kath McCullagh  

Further info – Kath 0882807046 (ah) 

Booking has been confirmed – RSVP to Kath ASAP but no later than Wednesday prior to departure. Kathryn.mccullagh@hotmail.com or ph 0882807046.   

Arrival: Friday – before 1pm  

Friday – 2pm start – ride ~ 2 hours

Saturday – 9.30am start - ride ~ 5 hours – lunch to be carried  

Sunday – 9.30am start - ride ~ 3-4 hours

The property of Bartagunyah (meaning home of the Bardy Grubs) was named by the Nukunu Aboriginals & is nestled at the Southern end of Mt Remarkable just 5km from Melrose, the oldest town in the Flinders Ranges. Traditionally a pastoral property producing wool and prime lamb, Bartagunyah has diversified and is now better known to visitors for its quality wines and abundance of activities available on the property

Riding is moderate, but riding is rocky in places, some hills with some very steep sections with beautiful scenery to enjoy - Set amongst deep gorges and high mountain ranges with rugged rock formations and magnificent panoramas over the Spencer Gulf. Seasoned barefoot horses should be OK on the terrain. Route & duration of the rides will be confirmed on the day dependant on weather for the terrain. Riding will be mainly walking.

Further info to be confirmed during October & emailed to members.

Horses – BYO everything. Drinking water for horses is available. Various sheep yards (large & small) are available but bring electric fencing to keep spaces between yards or split up yards as necessary.

People - BYO everything you need for you and your horse. Unpowered camping, close to the yards. $16 / night / person. $10/horse/night. No dogs. Please pay Kath your camping fees (again correct money please).

Directions – Make your way to the township of Melrose, turn onto Survey Rd & ~5k along the road, turn right into Bartagunyah Estate. Follow the drive up to the Sheepyards, ~500m before the Winery cellar door. ~ 3 hours from Gawler (230k) via Horrocks Highway.

Cost- ATHRA members only - $2 Ride fee/day or $4 ride fee for the weekend. Please bring the correct change & place in tin at sign on book.

Hope to see you there for a great weekend of riding & socialising!!!

EVERYBODY WELCOME....... including non-riders... 