Day Rides 2023

Childers Day Ride 29th July 2023

Length of Ride (approx)	Saturday: about 15-20 km, 3-4 hours plus breaks
Terrain (grade 1-easiest to grade 5 hardest)	Saturday: grade 1 – easy flat
Horse/Rider suitability	Saturday: Novice to intermediate (some water crossings, able to trot)
Cost	WBTR Members (TRA-bring member# and PIC#) nil Membership is $80 for the calendar year for adults Non-members $25 PER DAY (please bring filled in day member form and correct money with you)
Start times	Saturday: Be at the trailhead by 8:30am for paperwork etc
Facilities	None
What to bring	Lead ropes. Saddle bags for lunch, a water bottle to carry on the ride
Other important notes	You are welcome to camp at my place but you will have to float your horse to the trailhead – about 10-15 minutes Dogs are not allowed If your horse tends to kick it MUST have a red ribbon in the tail. If you are new to our rides please have a look at our website, Especially our guide for new riders: So, you want to come riding with us…… Also check Trail-riding 101 and Downloads on the menu.
	If you are interested, please contact us via wbtr.committee@gmail.com BEFORE the 28th July and tell us a bit about yourself and your horse trail riding experience.

Gundiah Weekend 1/2 July 2023

Length of Ride (approx)	Saturday: 20ish km 4 hours plus breaks Sunday: 8-10 km approx. 1-1/2 to 2 hours
Terrain (grade 1-easiest to grade 5 hardest)	Saturday: Grade 2-3 – Shoes or boots strongly recommended for all horses. Sunday: Grade 2 – Still a bit rocky in sections, seasoned barefoot horses should be OK.
Horse/Rider suitability	Saturday: 20ish Klms, 4 hours plus breaks. Novice rider suitablility OK, Rough gravel roads – no soft verge. Some forestry tracks, creek crossings, tree dodging, small hills. OK for horses not in peak fitness. Sunday: 10Kms – 1-2 hrs. Novice OK. Around paddocks, again some rocky tracks, creek crossing, tree dodging and small hills – BUT not the hard rocky roads of Saturday ride.
Cost	WBTR Members (TRA-bring member# and PIC#) nil Membership is $80 for the calendar year for adults Non-members $25 PER DAY (please bring filled in day member form and correct money with you)
Start times	Saturday: Be at camp by 8.00 am for paperwork etc Sunday: Be at camp by 8:30am
Facilities	Toilet, water for horses (from dam), camp fire at night
What to bring	Camping equipment, electric fencing or portable yards, horse feed, lead ropes. Saddle bags for lunches and smokos, and all people food and water.
Other important notes	You can arrive on Friday but please AFTER 4pm! Dogs are Not allowed If your horse tends to kick it MUST have a red ribbon in the tail. If you are new to our rides please have a look at our website, Especially our guide for new riders: So, you want to come riding with us…… Also check Trail-riding 101 and Downloads on the menu.
	If you are interested, please contact us via wbtr.committee@gmail.com BEFORE the 28th June and tell us a bit about yourself and your horse trail riding experience.

Bidwill Forestry Weekend

Bidwill Weekend 27th and 28th May 2023

Length of Ride (approx)	Saturday: 26 km approx, 4-5 hours plus breaks Sunday: 2 hours
Terrain (grade 1-easiest to grade 5 hardest)	Saturday: grade 2 Sunday: grade 1 Riding the Tuan forestry and private property, sections of gravel, shoes or boots recommended
Horse/Rider suitability	Saturday: intermediate Sunday: Novice
Cost	WBTR Members (TRA-bring member# and PIC#) nil Membership is $80 for the calendar year for adults Non-members $25 PER DAY (please bring filled in day member form and correct money with you)
Start times	Saturday: Be at camp by 8.30 am for paperwork etc Sunday: Be at camp by 8:30am
Facilities	Toilet, Shower, water for horses, BBQ, camp fire at night
What to bring	Camping equipment, electric fencing or portable yards, horse feed, if camping. Lead ropes, saddle bags for lunches and smokos, and all people food and people water.
Other important notes	You can arrive on Friday but please AFTER 3pm! Dogs are not allowed Camp oven dinner supplied on Friday night as the Host’s contribution to WBTR’s 20 years – non riding previous members are also welcome – MUST RSVP for catering purposes. If your horse tends to kick it MUST have a red ribbon in the tail. If you are new to our rides please have a look at our website, Especially our guide for new riders: So, you want to come riding with us…… Also check Trail-riding 101 and Downloads on the menu.
	If you are interested, please contact us via wbtr.committee@gmail.com BEFORE the 20th May and tell us a bit about yourself and your horse trail riding experience.