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

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

This ride is limited to Club Members and families & financial ATHRA members only. NO DAY MEMBERS.

NOMINATING: If you wish to attend, please enter your name and mobile number, and your emergency contact’s name and mobile, in the nomination below and email it to alg_salter@bigpond.com . A separate nomination must be completed for each individual attending, riders & non-riding alike. Please also advise if you wish to attend the local Landsborough Hotel each night for dinner.

I, name & mobile, wish to nominate for the Geoff Jolly Memorial Camp & Trail Ride at Landsborough between Friday the 3rd and Tuesday 7th November 2023. I declare that if I am knowingly exposed to Covid-19, or experience cold or flu like symptoms prior to the event, I WILL NOT ATTEND. My Emergency Contact is name and mobile.

VENUE: Landsborough Community Recreation Reserve, is accessed off Burke or McKinlay Streets, Landsborough. Participants may arrive at the venue from midday Friday the 3rd November. You may choose to stay for all, or as many days as you are able, but please advise your proposed attendance dates when nominating. Unfortunately, due to works at the Complex, we will not be able to have our usual catered Sunday Night dinner there).

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. For those who remember Geoff Jolly, I will be riding to the Landsborough Ridge during the camp to “reflect” where we scattered his ashes. You are welcome to join me.

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, and all ride fees. Camp fees should be paid by direct deposit, into the Club’s Account with the Bendigo Bank, BSB 633-000, Account Number 155 873 003, please quote your name with a reference “Landsborough 23”.

HOTEL DINNERS EACH NIGHT: Arrangements have been made for dinners each night at the Landsborough Pub, so please indicate if interested when nominating. No driving involved, just a short walk across the road.

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 8th August 2023.

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.

5. Nominations must include the nominees name and mobile, their Emergency Contact’s name and mobile, and a declaration that they will NOT attend if they are knowingly exposed to Covid-19, or experience cold or flu like symptoms prior to the ride or event.

6. Members are required to sign the Ride attendance Register upon arrival at a ride venue.

7. 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.

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

9. 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.

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

11. 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.

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

13. 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.

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

15. 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

23. Breastplates and Cruppers are recommended.

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

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

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