Winter Series 2 - West Melton
Sunday 30th July 2023
Address: West Melton Forest Horse Park, 580 Chattertons Road, McLeans Island, Christchurch
Ride Brief
The ride may be familiar to most of you and follows the horse trails in West Melton Forest. Most of the track is good going but there are patches of stony areas. If your horse is used to being barefoot these areas should be okay, otherwise err on the side of caution with hoof boots.
Parking will be in a paddock which we have kindly been given access to by Fulton Hogan which is accessed from the float park. This will ensure the float park is kept mainly clear of traffic and vehicles. One entrance will be access for floats and the other access will be for horses only for entry and exit to the middle paddock where the vet ring and start/finish line will be. See map button below.
There is a toilet available.
There is no water at the ride base so please bring your own water if needed for your horse and self. Ride Brief This is a general ride brief and information. Please make sure you attend your ride briefing at the specified time on the day, as this may have more details and important information. All riders MUST ATTEND, no exceptions. General housekeeping 1. Manure - please make sure you scatter your manure before you leave. 2. Rubbish - absolutely no rubbish is to be left on base or on the track. If you drop something, please make sure you pick it up. 3. Fire extinguisher - There will be a fire extinguisher in the Canterbury Club Trailer. Any emergency needs to be reported to Marga Marshall, Andrea Rigby or Wendy Farnell as soon as possible. Please use your common sense around this. On Track 1. Track manners - Please be courteous of other competitors at all times. The track goes in a loop so if you would like to pass, please ask if it is okay and give the competitor/s plenty of room. 2. Rider Courtesy - Even if your horse is friendly, please keep space between you and other horses. Horses with red ribbons in their tails should be treated as if they could kick, blue ribbons are for stallions. You should give all horses as much space as possible for their safety and yours. 3. Markers - markers are the forest horse trail markers with coloured arrows at spots that are not so clear to follow 4. Course – The course will follow through logged forest land and forest. Ride Optimum Time 10km Novice - Optimum Time 1.00hrs Vet in Time 10km - 8.30am - 9.30am Ride Brief Time Ride brief will be held near the club caravan 10km - 9.40am Back Numbers Your back number can be collected from the secretary caravan and will be in a plastic bag. Please remove the back number from the plastic bag and place the plastic bag in the labelled box. After you have completed your final vet check, please return your back number and put it in the labelled bin. Riders No whips or spurs. If riding in unhealed foot wear, caged or approved safety stirrups must be worn. No GPS and no time wasting. All helmets must comply with regulations and be tagged. Red tags are okay for this ride. Rider Start Times Please click on the buttons below for your start time. Please email cetrc.secretary@gmail.com if there are any corrections to be made. Prize Giving/BBQ There will be a bbq for you all to catch up and enjoy some social time before the prize giving If you have queries on the day, please contact Marga 0210750002 or Andrea 0272042425.
There is a toilet available.
There is no water at the ride base so please bring your own water if needed for your horse and self. Ride Brief This is a general ride brief and information. Please make sure you attend your ride briefing at the specified time on the day, as this may have more details and important information. All riders MUST ATTEND, no exceptions. General housekeeping 1. Manure - please make sure you scatter your manure before you leave. 2. Rubbish - absolutely no rubbish is to be left on base or on the track. If you drop something, please make sure you pick it up. 3. Fire extinguisher - There will be a fire extinguisher in the Canterbury Club Trailer. Any emergency needs to be reported to Marga Marshall, Andrea Rigby or Wendy Farnell as soon as possible. Please use your common sense around this. On Track 1. Track manners - Please be courteous of other competitors at all times. The track goes in a loop so if you would like to pass, please ask if it is okay and give the competitor/s plenty of room. 2. Rider Courtesy - Even if your horse is friendly, please keep space between you and other horses. Horses with red ribbons in their tails should be treated as if they could kick, blue ribbons are for stallions. You should give all horses as much space as possible for their safety and yours. 3. Markers - markers are the forest horse trail markers with coloured arrows at spots that are not so clear to follow 4. Course – The course will follow through logged forest land and forest. Ride Optimum Time 10km Novice - Optimum Time 1.00hrs Vet in Time 10km - 8.30am - 9.30am Ride Brief Time Ride brief will be held near the club caravan 10km - 9.40am Back Numbers Your back number can be collected from the secretary caravan and will be in a plastic bag. Please remove the back number from the plastic bag and place the plastic bag in the labelled box. After you have completed your final vet check, please return your back number and put it in the labelled bin. Riders No whips or spurs. If riding in unhealed foot wear, caged or approved safety stirrups must be worn. No GPS and no time wasting. All helmets must comply with regulations and be tagged. Red tags are okay for this ride. Rider Start Times Please click on the buttons below for your start time. Please email cetrc.secretary@gmail.com if there are any corrections to be made. Prize Giving/BBQ There will be a bbq for you all to catch up and enjoy some social time before the prize giving If you have queries on the day, please contact Marga 0210750002 or Andrea 0272042425.