DO YOU ENJOY RIDING THROUGH THE BUSH AND ALONG THE BEACH ?

We ride once per month (usually the 3 rd Sunday) from February to November, in a variety of great locations including Fingal Beach, Tallebudgera Valley rainforest, trails through Mudgeeraba, Nerang State Forest, and a sprawling cattle property at Canungra.

These rides average 3 – 4 hours in the saddle with lunch stops either along the way (so we take our own ‘saddlebag lunch’ ) or at a cafe or restaurant. Other family members or friends are encouraged to come and meet us for lunch even if they are not riders. It can be a day out for the whole family !

All trails are ridden and assessed just prior to our scheduled ride to ensure they are safe for all.

You are not required to become a member to be able to ride with us, you are welcome to ride as a day visitor for $20 per rider per day (for Insurance).

If this sounds like your sort of riding then you would certainly enjoy being a part of our trail club !

GO TO OUR ” UPCOMING EVENTS” PAGE FOR DETAILS OF OUR NEXT RIDE.

Trail Riding Australia Pre-Ride Check List :

For rider    

• Personal medication, i.e. epi-pen, asthma puffer.
• Inform the Ride Leader and First Aid Officer of any relevant medical issues in case of emergency.  Are you fit to ride ?
• Drinking water, even for a short ride, and snacks. BUT – leave no rubbish behind!
• Floating tip:  place a shovel of sawdust/bark chips on floor behind horse.  This will help absorb a little of the moisture and help minimise slipping.

Gear

• Is all stitching on bridle and saddle in good shape?
• Are buckles and tongues working smoothly?
• No cracks in bridle, reins, and stirrup leathers?
• No burs /rust flakes on bits?
• Check saddle cloths, girths,  breastplates and leg wraps for burs, seeds, dirt, etc
• Always carry a halter and lead rope. Never tie a horse by the reins, or by lead rope attached to the bit.

For horse

• Personal horse first aid kit:   roll of “vetwrap”, padding, Betadine or similar.
• Are shoes on tight and hooves cleaned out?
• Are horse boots correctly fitted and free of mud and dirt?
• Barefoot:  Are hooves healthy, maintained and conditioned for the type of trail you are riding?

Take note of any horses with ribbons in their tails:  red for kickers, green for new horses. It is your responsibility to keep a safe distance from other horses !

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