Bluewater Trail Blazers

Toolakea Beach and Pizza Ride Notice

AFTERNOON RIDE

Sunday Nov 27th, 2016

Trail Ride Co-ordinator:   Lyndal Metcalf- 0429545679 or bluewatertrailblazers@gmail.com

 DETAILS:

• ·      Beach Ride times – 4pm - 6pm - Pack water if required. .
• ·      Arrive no later than 3.30pm at Sue Barrs property located at  312 Bluewater Drive, Bluewater, 4818
• ·      Pre Ride briefing 3.45pm
• ·      Please ensure you provide your horse movement and health declaration paperwork before riding.

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 DIRECTIONS:

• ·      This ride will be starting from Sue Barrs property at 312 Bluewater Drive, Bluewater,
• ·      No stallions or dogs are permitted.

 
COST:

$6 per rider or spectator to cover pizza, soft drinks and water provided

 
TERRAIN, DISTANCE AND DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY:

·      Ride is approx 2.5kms of mostly hard dirt road to the beach and return, with an hour or so of beach riding. It is an easy degree of difficulty ride with flat terrain.

WATER & HORSE FEED:

Water is available, bring your own buckets please.

ATHRA:

This ride is sanctioned by ATHRA and all riders are bound by the Rules & Regulations of the Club and the ATHRA Code of Conduct.

* Riders under 18 yo must wear an approved helmet and under 16yo must have a nominated guardian on the ride.

* It is recommended that riders wear full length trousers, sleeved shirt and sunscreen.

* Riders must wear suitable smooth soled riding footwear (no chunky soles are permitted).

* It is the responsibility of the rider of each horse to ensure that all riding equipment is regularly checked, well maintained and correctly fitted. The minimum equipment required is a saddle with stirrups and girth and appropriate head gear (bridle). The use of halters is only permitted where both horse and rider have demonstrated effective control.

* Ribbons in horse tails: Green for young horse or rider, Red for horse that kicks or is prone to kick.

PAPERWORK:

·      All riders/visitors/volunteers are to sign ‘Attendance Register’ BEFORE ride commences.

·      Ensure you provide your horse movement and health declaration paperwork.

·      Day ($35) or new members (Adults $110 & Under 18's $45) are to pay money and fill out forms BEFORE ride commences please.

·      Please note that if you join our Bluewater trail blazers club now, your membership automatically extends through until Dec 31st, 2017.

BIOSECURITY ALERT:

In order to minimise risk to other persons, their horses, and the livelihood of the property owners, it is essential that horses showing any signs of possible infectious diseases; in particular Hendra infection, do not attend any trail ride. The Trail Boss has the authority to turn away any horse which is considered suspect. Horses should also have their own feed/water containers.

We look forward to seeing you all there and enjoying a leisurely ride. Any questions please feel free to ring, email, comment or inbox on facebook.

Contact details:

Lyndal Metcalf- 0429545679 or bluewatertrailblazers@gmail.com