THIS RIDE IS NOW FULL.

Riddells Creek Trail Horse Riding ClubInc.

Incorporation No A0002157C.

Eldorado – Queens’ Birthday Weekend.

Gemstone Caravan Park 8^th,9^th & 10^th of June 2013

THIS CAMP is ONLY OPEN to R.C.T.H.R.C. MEMBERS and their Family’s.

Limited to a total of 35 Horses.

Eldorado is situated approximately 2 ½ Hours from Melbourne CBD, straight up the Hume Highway. There is a turn off, on the right hand side heading North from Wangaratta, off the Hume Highway, sign posted Eldorado 14 klms.

It is a small quaint, historical mining town.Gemstone Caravan Park, is just past the Pub, opposite the Museum, on your left hand side. R.C.T.H.R.C. signs will be out.

Rides will be conducted Saturday and Sunday.

Ride out time is 10.00am; bring your own saddle bag lunch for both days.

Time back at camp is approximately 2.30pm - 3.00pm..

Friday and Saturday is for you to supply your own food.

There is a communal BBQ area for all to use and gather in the evenings if you wish.

On Sunday night there will be a roast and dessert provided at the Pub at a nominal cost ( Nominations are required ), which is a stones throw from Gemstone.

Dinner is at 6.30pm but you can wander over there anytime you like!

Most of you will be arriving on the Friday night. You must bring your own yarding/ electric fencing.

We have been allocated a large paddock to make our yards in, you will need to keep the size of your yard moderate so we can fit everybody in. ( PLEASE do not fence the water troughs in, )

We need to be organized as they don’t usually allow more than 20-25 horses. They are willing to go to 35 for us this time as I have said we are an organized group.

Gemstone Caravan Park have, Cabins, Onsite Vans, Powered & Non Powered sites available, once you have nominated with Lloyd you will then need to contact Doug or Joy at Gemstone Caravan Park and book your required option.

( Gemstone details below )

The riding terrain is along forestry and bridle tracks, some hills, rocky in areas, sandy with some shallow water crossings.

• Horses are to be reasonably fit, with feet adequately conditioned and / or shod.
• No Stallions.
• Breastplates and Cruppers are recommended.
• Horses known to kick must wear a red ribbon in their tail.
• Under 18’s must wear an approved riding helmet.
• Riders under 16 must be under adult supervision and have a signed approval.
• Dogs are not permitted on the ride itself but when in the Caravan Park area must be on a lead at all times.
• All riders must adhere to the RCTHRC rules which incorporate the ATHRA Code of Conduct.
• All riders must advise the Ride Leader of any medical condition prior to the commencement of the ride.
• RCTHRC recommends that all riders have ambulance cover.

Ride out time 10:00am both days.

BYO saddle bag lunch and drink.

Ride Leader: Chris Haber

NOMINATIONS are a MUST for this camp

NOMINATIONS FOR Ride & PUB to – Lloyd Fletcher

(No later than 1^st June please)

Location: Gemstone Caravan Park - Eldorado

  Ph: 5725 1745

HORSE GROUP GUIDELINES

All horses are to be below the lower road – in the non powered area and paddocks only. Horses are not to be in the camping area.

All horse manure in the non-powered area and entrances to the park to be picked up and disposed of into the paddocks.

Any manure in paddocks is to be kicked/spread about.

Horses are to leave and enter the Park either through the front entrance or through the back gate near the Park garage.

Hoses are available at the taps in the main paddock.

Quiet time is between 10:30pm – 7.30am.  Please consider others at the Caravan Park.

Speed Limit is 10 kph in the Park.

Owners of horses bring them into the Gemstone Caravan Park at their own risk. The Park will not be responsible for any injury or illness sustained by horses while they are in the Park.

Doug and Joy Cosson

Owner Managers

GEMSTONECARAVAN PARK

139 Main StreetEldorado 3746

Ph: 03 - 5725 1745

ABN: 524 314 930 74

www.eldoradogemstone.com.au