Riding with other ATHRA Affiliated Clubs
This is just to let you all know that as ATHRA members we can join in other club’s events who are affiliated without having to pay for insurance again, as we are already covered. The clubs currently affiliated in WA are:
W A Horse Trekkers Club
Albany Natural Trail Riders
Coolgardie Pleasure Riding Club
Esperance Riders Club
Boddington Riding Club – Yes it’s official they have joined!!!!
Currently I send to all WAHTC members the Albany Natural Trail Riders Newsletter when it is sent to me, which keeps us up to date on what they are up to and I am sure they would love for some of us to join in with what they are doing. Their latest newsletter is attached which has their up and coming ride details in it.
Boddington Riding Club have already invited us to join them on a ride in Quindanning along part of the same trail that will be used for the Boddington Endurance Ride they are hosting at the end of October, which they have also invited us to as this is a fundraiser for their club. The ride along part of the Endurance trail is to be held on Sunday, 11th October starting at about 8.30am and Angela Davies has offered her place as somewhere to stay the Saturday night since it is an early start. Angela can be contacted by email on angela.davies@westnet.com.au or by phone on 08 9885 7178. This ride will be a Boddington Riding Club Ride. Those with carts will need to check with Angela if this ride is suitable.
They would also love for us to come along to the Social 25 km ride which is part of the Boddington Endurance Ride details of which are below.
Boddington Endurance Ride
Boddington Riding Club is hosting it’s inaugural endurance ride on Saturday 31st October. This new ride has everything the serious endurance rider and the recreational social rider are looking for. Varied terrain of natural bush and farmland offers spectacular views across the valleys in this beautiful rolling landscape one hour south of Armadale. There is a stimulating 80 km official course for the serious competitor’s, and a shorter 40 km training ride for those with young or new horses. Social riders who want to enjoy a 25 km leisurely ramble through lovely countryside are encouraged to come along and meet the friendly folk at Boddington. Great camping facilities are available. W.A. Endurance Riders Assn. endorses the ride which will be conducted under their rules and the 40 km and 25 km rides are open to non members of the Association. Details of the ride are on the website www.waera.asn.au or from Melissa Taylor 9883 9108 or 0428 988 391.
Now we have more clubs joining ATHRA this is a great opportunity for us to meet more people, see more of this great country of ours and just get out and enjoy some more riding.
Happy Riding this Spring!!!
Anna Sheehan
WAHTC Secretary.