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

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please read Club Rules incorporating Covid Protocols on page 2-3.

VENUE: This event will again be at John Brady’s property at LOT 72 Grubbed Road, Enfield. There is ample room for camping with horses, with communal paddock available if you do not wish to erect your own yards. Sufficient room for goosenecks too.

NOMINATIONS: This ride is limited to Club Members only, THEIR FAMILY MEMBERS, and financial ATHRA members. Email nominations in the following format to alg_salter@bigpond.com , no exceptions. DON’T FORGET TO ADVISE OF SPECIAL DIETARY REQUIREMENTS WHEN NOMINATING. If a family member is attending a separate nomination & health declaration is required for each person.

I, (enter your name), wish to nominate for the BSTHRC Christmas Breakup ride and camp at Enfield from the 9th to the 11th of December 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).

Unfortunately, the Club is unable to provide our usual sumptuous Saturday night meal because Hans is unable to attend. Never the less, the Club will provide Saturday night’s dinner and Sunday morning breakfast, (refer to details below). Don’t forget your drinks and nibbles for our party.

EVENT FEES: NO CHARGE FOR FINANCIAL BSTHRC MEMBERS. A CHARGE OF $10 APPLIES TO FAMILY MEMBERS and NON-Club ATHRA members.

Members are welcome to attend for the Saturday dinner only, and/or ride on one or more days, but nominations indicating your intentions, and any special dietary requirements, are required for catering and planning purposes. Hot showers and toilet facilities are available, as well as a sheltered gazebo for socializing and meals. Please remember to bring a camp chair for the dinner. Participants are required to provide all personal food and horse feed etc., other than the Saturday night dinner and Sunday’s breakfast.

NOTE: All dogs must be suitably restrained at all times. PLEASE CLEAN UP AFTER YOUR DOG & HORSES.

EVENT DETAILS:

Friday – Attendees can arrive after midday on Friday and set up camp. A casual ride will be arranged for midafternoon, to be followed by pleasant socialising in the Gazebo. Attendees to self-cater.

Saturday - Involves a full day’s ride with saddle bag lunch, commencing about 10.30am. Those not camping overnight please arrive in time to saddle up and register. Horseless Muster Saturday @ approximately 9.30 am, Ride Out Time @ approximately 10.30 am

The ride will be followed by drinks and nibbles before dinner and festivities. Please advise of any special dietary requirements when nominating. The Club will be conducting our usual fun filled auction during Saturday night’s activities, with great purchases on offer.

In line with previous breakups, the Club is asking that members bring along horse gear or other items they no longer need, for our auction. If you know of a local business which may be prepared to donate goods, I can provide you with a letter of authority to collect on behalf of the Club.

Sunday – Breakfast of eggs and bacon will be provided by the Club, followed by a very easy ride in the morning, before lunch and packing up.

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.