ACTEA has also been working with the Arboretum to make it less stressful for horse riders to find their way around the tracks and trails of the Arboretum. We now have our very own Equestrian MAP showing where it is recommended that horses travel to get through on the BNT, do a loop ride on the firetrails or get to the horses yards. It will…
ACTEA has had an on-site meeting at the Yarralumla Creek underpass into Equestrian Park with Huon Construction and representatives of RoadsACT and Black Mountain Assurance, the works supervisor. The noise and business around the underpass has increased greatly in the last month and ACTEA is looking for ways in which to improve safety of access. Both Roads ACT and Huon are now receptive to the…
Congratulations to the brilliantly organised members of the National Capital Horse Trials Association whose international event was held at Equestrian Park on the October long weekend in the city’s best sparkling Spring weather. The event attracted Canberra Times, WINTV and ABCTV coverage across the weekend. All of which helpfully raises the profile of equestrian sports and recreation in the ACT. You can access some additional…
The ACT Government is seeking feedback on its Draft ACT Biosecurity Strategy which outlines the management of exotic plants and animals, as well as diseases which effect both plants and animals. Horses, their owners and land managers will be impacted by this strategy primarily in relation to management of potential equine epidemics such as equine influenza and Hendra virus. There is a good outline of…