Enquiries & Nominations to Alan Salter at alg_salter@bigpond.com or 0427 357 941

                                                                      (PLEASE DO NOT NOMINATE VIA FACEBOOK)

IMPORTANT NOTICE: On DAYS OF TOTAL FIRE BAN all rides are automatically cancelled. If extreme weather conditions are forecast for the day of a planned ride or event, it is your responsibility to phone the ride Coordinator to confirm if the ride is still proceeding, or if details have been changed.

VENUE:

The meeting place and venue for float parking is at 131 ROTTEN LANE, LAL LAL. PLEASE PARK INSIDE THE ENTRANCE GATES ALONG THE FENCE TO THE LEFT.

Please arrive early to register and saddle up as it is hoped to commence this ride as close to 9.30 am as possible. 

RIDE:

It involves approximately 12 creek crossings and has steep sections. Riders will head out to the creeks in the Moorabool River area with a lunch break at the “Blast Furnace” about 1.30 PM, toilets are available. BBQ lunch will be provided on track by the club. ETA back at floats approximately 3.30 pm.

Terrain & Track Description: 

 Recommended for intermediate to advanced riders, this ride consist of narrow bush tracks, gravel roads, rocky sections, steep hills, flowing creek- crossings of up to 1 metre deep (after rain). Restricted to walking pace on difficult sections, but ample opportunity to trot & canter. Horses should be reasonably fit, and preferably shod, breastplates essential, cruppers recommended. Don’t forget your snacks, water and sunscreen.

Horseless Muster @ 9:20 a.m.  

Ride Out Time @ 9.30 a.m. sharp.

LUNCH: BBQ lunch on track provided by Club 

Ride Fee: $5.00 All BSTHRC members - $7.00 all other ATHRA members & Day Members

Day Members must register online at www.athra.com.au , (pay the $15 ATHRA fee during the online process and $7-00 club fee on the day). Day Members should contact Alan Salter prior to the ride day, and please bring printout of your Day Membership for production to Club. A club “sponsor rider” will be appointed to accompany all Day Members on the day.

• Horses are to be reasonably fit, with feet adequately conditioned and / or shod.

• All riders must carry a lead rope and halter.

• Stallions by approval only.

• Breastplates and Cruppers are recommended.

• Horses known to kick must wear a red ribbon in their tail.

• Riders under 18 years must wear an approved riding helmet.

• Riders under 16 must be accompanied & supervised by parent, guardian, or an adult member nominated in writing by the parent or guardian.

• BSTHRC recommends that all riders have Ambulance cover.

• Dogs are not permitted.

• All riders must adhere to the BSTHRC rules which incorporate the ATHRA Code of Conduct.

• All riders must advise the Trail Boss of any pre-existing medical condition prior to the commencement of the ride.