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: 

Meeting at Nat Scholten's property at 28 Pistol Club Road, Mount Rowan. Please arrive by 9.00 am for a 10.00 am ride out. If travelling from Ballarat, turn right into Pistol Club Road 5 km's past the freeway overpass. If travelling from Creswick, turn left into Pistol Club Road (the road AFTER the Racecourse turn-off), take the 1st driveway on the right. If you cross the railway lines you have missed the drive. There is ample float parking, but please keep off grass/lawn areas. Please note: Access to the proposed parking area with floats may be jeopardized If excessive rain falls prior to the ride. Therefore, it is imperative that you officially nominate to facilitate notification in the event of a cancellation.

This ride will be faster than the recent NN ride held at this venue as we will be travelling further. It will involve bush tracks, some gravel roads and steep hills, with opportunity for trotting and cantering. We will encounter some bluestone gravel and recommend barefoot horses be booted. A BBQ lunch will be provided by the Club on track and it is anticipated we will return to floats by 3 to 3.30pm.

Ride Out Time @ 10.00 am sharp.

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 $5-00 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.

• 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.