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

IMPORTANT NOTICE: On DAYS OF TOTAL FIRE BAN all rides are automatically cancelled. If extreme weather conditions are forecast for the day of a planned ride or event, it is your responsibility to phone the ride Coordinator to confirm if the ride is still proceeding, or if details have been changed. Day Members must contact Alan before registering online.

CAMPING VENUE - at Happy Valley School, Smiths Road Happy Valley. Kitchen facilities, pizza wood fire oven, toilet and a shower available. There is room for parking floats, but the grounds will be a little soft, so take care, 4WD recommended.

NOMINATIONS & FEES: This ride is open to all ATHRA members & Day Members, but everyone must comply with the attached Club Rules and protocols. Please read the Club Rules incorporating Covid 19 Protocols on page 2. If you wish to nominate, please copy & paste the nomination below into a reply email, complete your details & emergency contact, and email to alg_salter@bigpond.com , no exceptions. If you do not plan to ride every day, please indicate when you will be attending. Day Members must speak with Alan Salter before registering online. Day Members must register ONLINE for each day’s ride, maximum of 2 days.

Ride Hosts Rob & Megan Crosier – Emergency Contact 0408 503 866 on day of ride only, if unable to contact Alan Salter.

Fees: Weekend $20 day riders $10 to cover the hire costs of venue. Pay on arrival.

I, (enter your name), wish to nominate for the Happy Valley Ride Camp from Friday 30th September to Sunday 2nd October 2022. I declare that I have not knowingly been exposed to Covid-19 and do not feel unwell, nor do I have a cold or flu like symptoms. My Emergency Contact is, (enter contact name & phone No).

DIRECTIONS: If driving from Ballarat on the Glenelg Hwy, travel to Linton and continue 1.2 klm past the Recreation Reserve, turn left into Geelong-Linton (Naringhill Rd). DON’T TAKE THE DEVIL’S KITCHEN TURNOFF. Travel 2.6 klm & turn left into Happy Valley Rd, stay on bitumen veering slightly right. Turn right at Happy Valley Crossing Road, (just past a weatherboard 2 story house on the right), travel 100 metres and veer to the left into Smiths Street up to the Happy Valley School building.

RIDE: The ride will be in undulating to hilly country, including gravel roads and loamy bush tracks good underfoot, suitable for barefoot horses. Members may ride on all or any of the days, and may choose to camp overnight if it suits.

Friday: A casual ride will be conducted on Friday afternoon.

Saturday: A full day’s ride with saddle bag lunch. BYO everything for a BBQ dinner and socialising during the evening.

Sunday: There will be a short ride in the morning for those who wish to take part. Pack up and head home as it suits you.

Please arrive in sufficient time to register and saddle up for each of the rides. Saturday’s ride out will be 10 am (sharp), Sunday morning ride out to be determined by attendees. There will be a horseless muster prior to each ride.

FOOD, DRINK, HORSE FOOD & ELECTRIC FENCING ETC: BYO everything for your personal requirements.

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.