When - 9.00 a.m. 23 February 2019

Where - Pat & Dicky Lamprey’s property, Smith & Others Road, Sassafras

Organiser and Contact - Rebecca Ainslie - 0428 286 699 (Please contact Rebecca if there’s other topics you’d like to know more on. Hang back if you have queries on arrangements. A bit more to do on these yet.)

What is to be covered

Type of horse and correct age
Training - when to start - how much - how consistent
What tack is appropriate
Saddle fitting, different saddles for demo... some relaxation techniques.
rugging horse and rider
Feeding... pre, during and post..... banned substances
Hoofcare, shoes or barefoot?
What to pack
Getting to camp horse declaration forms
Setting up appropriate yards and camp
Pre entry
Vet process
Pre ride briefing
Starting the ride
Etiquette during the ride
Across the finish
Strapping process
Vetting process post ride
Vetting horse possibly most common complications
What to have in basic first aid kit
Costs
Entry fee
Membership
Insurance
TEERA and AERA website info