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

                                                   (NOMINATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED 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. The Club will make every effort to advise nominated riders of changes.

VENUE: “Middle Creek Camping Grounds”, Ferntree Gully Road, Middle Creek – 15 kilometres west of Beaufort. Turn right off the Western Hwy at the roundabout, (you veer left off the freeway), turn right into Ferntree Gully Road for a kilometre and you are there. There is tap water available and a picnic area if we decide to have lunch back at the floats, with a lunch spot on track if we choose.

Please arrive about 9.00 am to register and saddle up for a 10 am (sharp) ride out.

Ride Out Time @ 10.00am sharp.

LUNCH: Lunch will be a “saddlebag lunch” or back at the floats by agreement on the day.

Ride Fee: $2.00 All BSTHRC members - $5.00 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.

Club Rules

2. Sick horses must not be brought to Club rides or events. If you suspect your horse is ill DO NOT bring it. Members should be mindful of horse health & welfare issues and always apply appropriate biosecurity strategies.

3. All participants must pay at the time of registering, sign the Attendance Register, record their PIC number (if they have one) and provide emergency contact details.

4. BSTHRC strongly recommends that all riders have Ambulance cover. An ambulance will be called if deemed appropriate by the Trail Boss, the injured member being responsible for all expenses.

5. Riders under 18 years must wear an approved riding helmet. The Club recommends all riders wear helmets.

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

7. All riders must carry a lead rope and halter.

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

9. All riders must advise the Trail Boss of any pre-existing medical condition prior to the start of a ride.

10. Horses must be appropriately fit & conditioned for the intended ride, with adequately conditioned feet or shod. Stallions may only be used after prior approval from the Committee.

11. Breastplates and Cruppers are recommended.

12. Unless otherwise stated, DOGS are not permitted at rides or events.

13. All riders must adhere to these BSTHRC rules and ATHRA’s Code of Conduct.

14. Rider participation signifies understanding and acknowledgement of these Rules, and willingness to comply.