Bayview Conservation - Ava Chat Ride 7th June Wednesday

Event description

Date: Wednesday, 7th June 2023

Time: Sign On - 9:00am - Ride Out - 9.30am

Venue: Bayview Main Area - 

This ride leaves from Bayview Main Day Area located at German Church Rd., Redland Bay. Turn left into Mt. Cotton Rd. if travelling along Beenleigh Redland Bay Rd., through Loganholme. Then once on Mt. Cotton Rd. turn right at the traffic lights into Valley Way and at the 4th roundabout take the 3rd exit and in approx. 40 metres turn left and drive up the entrance to the car park. Once off the bitumen road leading into the large bitumen carpark turn right and park near the 2 tie up rails and mounting blocks on your right as this will keep you away from exiting vehicles. There is a manure bin a bit further away where any manure your horse may leave can be put so make sure you bring a container & shovel/rake. At the top of the carpark there are toilets and a small water trough.

Duration: 4 hours riding with Moring tea / lunch breaks

Food: BYO saddlebag for morning tea & Lunch on the trail bring plenty of drinking water.

Bring Own: Halter & Lead Rope

Terrain: We ride out of Bayview and by island hopping we then access a quiet street in an estate before entering the trails via a single metal, pvc sleeved, single rail stepover. It is an easy ride with a few small hills, varied terrain and vegetation. Trail surfaces range from grassy, bare earth and gravelled so shod or booted horses is recommended.  There may be some shallow water in the creek which is only seasonal. It is a nice sandy/gravel crossing. Back at the floats around 1pm.

Parking: Good Parking 

Ribbons: Green- New, nervous or unsure horses / Red - Kickers, or may kick

ALL ATTENDEES MUST BOOK VIA HUMANTIX (No book, no ride)

Ride Co-ordinator

Gail Thomas

0490 037 003 (via text message)

ATHRA: - recommends the following.

- Riders under 18 must wear an approved helmet

- It is recommended that riders wear full length trousers and sleeved shirts. Suitable smooth soled riding footwear

- Saddlebag for food / water

- No dogs on ride

* Note: If you're a member of another ATHRA Club, and we don't have a copy of your 2023 membership on file, please forwarded your ATHRA confirmation payment by email to our club secretary - redriversgrounds@gmail.com