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

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. Day Members must contact the Club before registering online.

PROOF OF A RIDER’S COVID-19 VACCINATION STATUS MUST BE PROVIDED AS A CONDITION OF NOMINATING. If you feel unwell on the day of the ride you MUST NOT ATTEND.

Ride Host Jeanie McDonald – Contact on 0424 672 567 in an emergency on ride day only, if unable to reach Alan.

NOMINATIONS & FEES: This ride is open to all ATHRA members & Day Members, but everyone must comply with the attached rules and protocols. NO PROOF OF VACCINATION, NO RIDE. Please read the Covid 19 Protocols & Club Rules in flyer. Email your nominations in the following format to alg_salter@bigpond.com , no exceptions. Day Members must speak with Alan Salter before registering online.

PLEASE COPY AND PASTE YOUR NOMINATION INTO AN EMAIL. DO NOT SEND YOUR NOMINATION IN THE FLYER.

 I, (enter your name), wish to nominate for the Ross Creek ride on Saturday 7th May 2022. I declare that I have not knowingly been exposed to Covid-19 and that I do not feel unwell, nor do I have a cold or flu like symptoms. My Emergency Contact is, (enter contact name & phone No).

Ride Description

VENUE: 826 Brays Road, Ross Creek. Follow the Ballarat-Colac Road to Lacys near Porter Hire. Follow Lacys Road and veer left into Sebastopol-Smythesdale Road at Ross Creek. State Forest Road is about a kilometer on the left, turn left and Brays Road is the first on the right.

RIDE: This ride is approximately 20 kilometres long so it is not suitable for nervous riders. We will traverse undulating hills and bush tracks, with some single file trails. Tracks can be rough in some parts with some stony dirt roads. It is proposed to ride a loop, allow to be on track for 4 hours, including lunch. It is recommended that barefoot horse be booted on the front at least.

Please arrive about 9.00 am to register and saddle up for a 10 am (sharp) ride out. Horseless Muster @ 9:45 am - Ride Out Time @ 10.00am sharp.

LUNCH: BYO everything for a saddlebag lunch on the trail.

Ballarat Social Trail Horse Riders Club - Covid-19 Protocols – revised 2nd January 2022.

1. During Government imposed restrictions relating to the Covid-19 Pandemic the Club will ensure that ride participant numbers are consistent with current Government requirements.

2. All participants at rides and events must provide proof of their Covid-19 vaccination status prior to nominating, or their nomination will NOT be considered.

3. The Committee may exercise discretion to waive Rule 2 if a member produces a medical certificate to prove they are exempt. In such cases the Committee may impose conditions on that member’s participation.

4. All attendees must nominate by email to alg_salter@bigpond.com . Nominations must include:

(a) A declaration that the nominee has not knowingly been to a Tier One Exposure Site, and that they have not knowingly been exposed to Covid-19, they do not feel unwell or have a cold or any flu like symptoms, and

(b) An Emergency Contact name & phone number.

5. The Club will maintain a record of all attendees at rides and events for the purposes of contact tracing.

6. If subsequent to nominating for a ride, a nominee attends a Tier One Exposure Site, has contact with Covid-19, becomes unwell, or has cold or flu like symptoms, they MUST immediately advise the Club and MUST NOT attend any rides or events until they receive a negative test for Covid.

7. To avoid unnecessary risk of contamination, attendees will NOT be required to sign the actual Ride Attendance Register. Their emailed nomination will be regarded as an electronic signature.

8. The Trail Boss or a Club Official shall have the discretion to exclude a rider if they believe that rider’s participation may place others at risk, and that rider shall leave the venue immediately.

9. All attendees shall conscientiously observe social distancing and remain at least 1.5 metres away from others.

10. Face masks must be carried at all times. If unable to observe adequate social distancing, or if Government requirements mandate, masks must be worn.

11. The Club will provide hand sanitiser and hand wash at all rides and events. Wherever possible water will be made available for washing of hands.

12. Members must observe recognised biosecurity measures, washing hands regularly and after contact with another rider and / or their equipment or property.

13. Horse floats shall be parked so as to allow good social distancing.

14. The Club recommends that all attendees supply their own towels. There shall be no sharing of tack or equipment, water buckets, sponges, towels etc.

15. Club equipment such as radios will be sanitised before and after each ride.

16. The First Aid kit shall be upgraded to contain face masks, rubber gloves, & hand sanitiser.

17. All ride fees must be paid upon arrival at the ride venue, the exact ride fee placed in a named, sealed envelope with the ride name & date.

B.S.T.H.R.C. Club Rules

1. Members should become familiar with the ATHRA Code of Conduct & these BSTHRC 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 apply appropriate biosecurity strategies at all times.

3. No person shall attend a Club ride or other event if they feel unwell in any way, or have a temperature, or are experiencing cold or flu like symptoms.

4. All participants must pay the ride fee when registering and sign the Attendance Register, record their PIC number (if they have one) and provide emergency contact details.

5. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

11. Horses must be appropriately conditioned & fit for the intended ride, with adequately conditioned or shod feet.

12. Stallions may only be used after prior approval from the Committee and must display a blue ribbon on head gear and tail.

13. Breastplates and Cruppers are recommended.

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

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

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