Warwick Horse Trials

Course & Equipment Hire

Both members and non-members are entitled to hire the WHT course, with fees as follows (all prices include GST):

Members:	$11/horse/day
Non-members:	$22/horse/day

Course hire is subject to availability and is not permissible within four weeks of a Warwick Horse Trials event.

Riders take responsibility for their own actions. They must only undertake what they are capable of and MUST NOT RIDE ALONE. Helmets must be worn at all times that riders are mounted and helmets must conform to ASA 3838 or equivalent. Boots with flat soles must be worn when riding.

Horses on the WHT grounds must be restrained at all times.

All visitors to the WHT grounds must abide by the following Code of Conduct:

In all equestrian sports the horse must be considered paramount.

The well-being of the horse should be above all demands of the breeders, trainers,riders, owners, dealers, organisers, sponsors and officials.
All handling and veterinary treatment must ensure health and welfare of the horse.
The highest standards of nutrition, health, sanitation and safety shall be encouraged and maintained at all times.
Adequate provision must be made for ventilation, feeding, watering and maintaining a healthy environment during transport.
Emphasis should be placed on increasing education and training in equestrian practices and on promoting scientific studies of equine health.
In the interest of the horse, the fitness and competence of the rider should be regarded as essential.
All riding and training methods must take account of the horse as a living entity and must not include any techniques considered by WHT to be abusive.

Camping on the WHT grounds (all prices include GST): Photo curtesy of The Horse Magazine

Members:

$11/person/night

Non-members:

$22/person/night

Campfires are permitted subject to government fire bans. Timber may be collected from around the grounds, however, such timber must be debris. Under no circumstances is prepared timber to be burnt. Fires must be kept to small campfire size only.

Hire of the WHT Showjumps (all prices include GST):

Flat rate :

$100/day

There are 5 complete jumps for training. On payment of the hire fee the club will make the training showjumps available. It is the responsibility of the hirer to unpack and repack the showjump trailer.

Bookings:
To be made at least one week in advance through Simon Goddard Ph: 0411 420 719, goddard@flexi.net.au

Access:
There are a number of options for gaining access to the course. The method of access will be confirmed on booking.

Dogs:
No dogs allowed.

Hirers accept responsibility of their own actions:
Taps and lights are to be turned off immediately after use. All facilities that were used should be left clean and tidy with any rubbish left in wheelie bins. The Generator is to be used by designated person only. This person will be given instructions in use of the generator and it is their responsibility to ensure it is maintained and in running order. All breakages will be charged to the hirer at replacement cost. All riders using the course must have signed an indemnity form and given it to either Simon Goddard or Harry Liaubon before entering the grounds.

The Warwick Horse Trials Club would like to thank the Jupiters Casino Community Benefit Fund for providing funding for the equipment used to maintain the WHT grounds and cross country course. The equipment they have provided is vital for keeping the WHT grounds looking great and includes: