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

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please read the attached Covid – 19 Protocols on page 2.

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.

NOMINATIONS & FEES: This ride is open to all ATHRA members & Day Members, but everyone must comply with the attached rules and protocols. All riders must provide proof of Covid vaccination status prior to ride day. NO PROOF OF VACCINATION, NO RIDE. Please read the Covid 19 Protocols & Club Rules in flyer. Copy & paste the nomination below into a reply email, complete your details & emergency contact and send 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.

Ride Host Janet McSparron – Emergency contact 0459 034 733, on day of ride only, if unable to contact Alan.

I, (enter your name), wish to nominate for the Smythesdale Trail Ride on Sunday 15th 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 FEES: $2 BSTHRC members – Non-Club ATHRA members and Day Members $5.

VENUE: Smythesdale Botanical Gardens - situated off the Glenelg Hwy to the right as you head into Smythesdale from Ballarat. Clean toilets, water & ample safe float and gooseneck parking. Remember to bring sanitiser, a towel and observe social distancing and good biosecurity practices. There will be no sharing of equipment.

RIDE: This ride will take in the local bush tracks. There will be opportunity for trotting/cantering depending on track conditions and participant wishes. Horses should be shod or booted, or have well-conditioned feet. We will be having a saddlebag lunch on track so BYO lunch and drink. Please note that we will probably have to trot and canter at times in order to cover the course. Thanks to Janet for hosting this ride.

Please be considerate of other riders and arrive about 9.00 am to register and saddle up for a punctual ride out. Horseless Muster @ 9:45 am - Ride Out Time @ 10.00am sharp.

LUNCH: Saddlebag Lunch as per ride description

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 must be tendered.

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.