IMPORTANT NOTICE: PLEASE READ THE ATTACHED CLUB RULES INCORPORATING COVID-19 PROTOCOLS WHICH MUST BE COMPLIED WITH.

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

NOMINATIONS & FEES: This ride is limited to Club Members and families & financial ATHRA members only. NO DAY MEMBERS. Email nominations in the following format to alg_salter@bigpond.com . A separate nomination must be completed for each individual attending, riders & non-riding alike.

I, (enter your name), wish to nominate for the 2022 Annual “Geoff Jolly Memorial Trail Ride” at Landsborough from the 28th October to the 1st November 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).

VENUE: Landsborough Community Recreation Reserve, is accessed off Burke or McKinlay Streets, Landsborough. Participants may arrive at the venue from midday Friday the 28th October. You may choose to stay for all or as many days as time allows, but please advise your proposed attendance dates.

FACILITIES: Camping is permitted around the reserve or on the adjacent paddock (over a bridge from reserve). There is ample room (accommodates goosenecks and trucks) with flat, well grassed sites, and good access roads. There is a large shed where we will socialize, and showers and toilet facilities. The club will also provide additional portable toilets close to the shed, with facilities for tea and coffee, music etc., and will be open 24/7. The Club is purchasing firewood and a communal camp fire will be established, BUT NO INDIVIDUAL CAMP FIRES ARE PERMITTED. BYO portable yards, electric taped yards preferred as there is no communal paddock. A trailer will be available to collect horse manure, please bring a chaff bag or 2 for manure to assist with collection. Arrangements have been made for locals to collect all manure bags. The area abounds with wineries and places of interest to visit, the townships of Stawell, Ararat and Avoca within easy travelling distance.

RIDES: We will be riding in the beautiful Pyrenees Ranges on the 2002 Quilty tracks, modified to suit our needs, (and make it easier). A very easy casual ride will be arranged on Friday afternoon for those interested. Rides will be conducted on each of the days, and will vary from day rides with saddlebag lunch, to morning and afternoon rides with lunch at the venue. This is gold mining country, at times hard and rough underfoot, and tracks vary from steep hills to flat and undulating. Horses will require a reasonable degree of fitness and should be adequately shod or at least booted up if barefoot. There will be a horseless muster prior to each ride. Horse numbers for each ride are restricted to 30 or less to comply with Parks Victoria rules.

Participation Fee: The cost for the weekend is $40 per person, or $50 per family. This covers the hire of the venue, toilet hire, 24/7 tea and coffee, camp fire wood provided. NO RIDE FEES. Camp fees should be paid by direct deposit, into the Club’s Account with the Bendigo Bank, BSB633-000, Account Number 155 873 003, please quote your name with a reference similar to “SaltLands”

HOTEL DINNERS EACH NIGHT: This year we will be dining each night at the Landsborough Hotel, so please indicate when nominating, which nights you wish to attend. No driving involved, just a short walk.

SUNDAY NIGHT DINNER. This year the Club will NOT be holding a special Sunday night dinner.

FOOD AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: You must bring all your personal food, drink and camping requirements; as well as all your horse feed, rugs, portable yards, buckets, feed bags for manure collection etc. If bringing hay please bring only clean weed free hay or Lucerne.

Rules of the Ballarat Social Trail Horse Riders Club

~ Incorporating “Covid-19 Protocols” ~

Revised 21st April 2022.

1. Members should become familiar with the ATHRA Code of Conduct & these BSTHRC Rules.

2. No person shall attend a Club ride or other event if they are experiencing cold or flu like symptoms; or there is a possibility they may pass on any illness whatsoever to others.

3. During any period of “government-imposed restrictions” relating to the Covid-19 Pandemic, the BSTHRC will ensure compliance with rules and regulations currently in force.

4. All intending riders at any BSTHRC ride or event must email their nomination in the prescribed form to alg_salter@bigpond.com or other nominated email address. Nominations must include a declaration that the nominee has not knowingly been exposed to Covid-19 and that they do not feel unwell or have a cold or flu like symptoms; as well as an emergency contact name and contact phone number.

5. The emailed nomination will be regarded as an electronic signature in the Attendance Register, negating the need for personal signatures. Nominations will be retained in Club records for future reference as required.

6. If subsequent to nominating for a ride or event, a nominee is exposed to Covid-19, or becomes unwell with cold or flu like symptoms, they MUST immediately notify the Club. They MUST NOT attend any rides or events until they receive a negative test for Covid-19.

7. Members testing positive to Covid-19 must comply with government requirements in force at the time.

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

9. All members and others attending BSTHRC rides or events should remain aware of social distancing and avoid unnecessary close contact and crowded situations.

10. All attendees must observe recognised biosecurity measures, including washing hands regularly, particularly after contact with another rider or person present, and/or their equipment or property.

11. Ride fees must be paid on arrival at the venue, the exact ride fee to be placed in the receptacle provided.

12. Lame or sick horses must not be brought to Club rides or events. If you suspect your horse is unwell DO NOT bring it to a ride. Members should be mindful of horse health & welfare issues and apply appropriate biosecurity strategies at all times.

13. The ride or event Trail Boss shall have the discretion to exclude a horse they believe may be unwell or suffering any injury.

14. 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.

15. Riders under 18 years, and those currently registered as an ATHRA Junior Member, must wear an approved riding helmet.

16. Riders under 16 must be accompanied & supervised by their parent or guardian; or an adult member nominated in writing by their parent or guardian.

17. All riders must carry a lead rope and halter on all trail rides.

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

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

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

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

22. Breastplates and Cruppers are recommended.

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

24. All riders must adhere to these Rules and ATHRA’s Code of Conduct.

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