| The REP provides a safe,
quality facility for members to ride, train and agist their horses. See
the REA Code of Conduct for more information
about general use of the grounds, safety, agistment, hire of grounds etc.
The REP facilities are available
for use by members on a daily basis:
Summer(Sept to April): 7:00am – 6:30pm
Winter(May to August): 7:30am – 6:00pm weekdays
7:00am – 6:00pm weekends
The facilities include:
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Fenced Sand Arena 60m x 20 m
with a 1.2m high fence
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Unfenced Sand Arena 70m x 30m
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Round Yard 20m diameter
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12 x Covered Horse Stalls
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Level Grassed Riding Area approx
1.5ha
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Fenced Shaded Children’s Playground
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Private Toilet Facilities
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4 x three horse agistment paddocks
(multi-owners)
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4 x single (strip) agistment
paddocks (max 2 horses with one owner)
The estimated value of
the facilities is approximately $350,000. The facilities have been established
through funding and in kind assistance from Cairns City Council (and the
former Mulgrave Shire Council) revenue raised by membership and agistment
fees, State Government grants and personal contribution of members.
Agistment
Agistment facilities are
available to financial REA members and is provided on a “first in” basis.
Members can apply for agistment and will be added to a waiting list.
Single membership enables
a member to apply to agist one horst and family membership enables a member
to apply to agist two horses.
An Agistment Application Form
must be completed and submitted to the Committee for approval.
Agistment Fees are set by
the Committee. This fee covers lease costs, rates, insurance, maintenance,
water etc. They may be increased at any time and four weeks written notice
will be provided. A refundable bond equal to four weeks agistment fee is
also required.
Hire of Grounds
The REP is available for hire for equestrian activities such as dressage competitions, training
days, clinics, shows etc. The organisation hiring the REP must ensure all insurance and safety measures are in place. These requirements are listed
on the Hire of Grounds Acknowledgement and Indemnity Form which must be completed and submitted to the REA Committee for approval.
REA members will be notified of the dates of hire. Areas not in use for the event may be used by non-participating REA members.
Riding Lessons at the REP
Geoff Blacklock is available for lessons on Tuesdays and Thursdays
Phone Geoff direct on: 4091 6515 or 0427 916 515
Members will be notified by email or web notice of weekend vacancies for lessons with Geoff when they become available.
Other REA members who provide lessons are:
Kim Weston 0432 600 214
Linda McKinnon 0428 856 603
Erin Flanagan 0438 174 573
Evan Parker 0409 761442
Venette Trout 0412 143 029
Paula Campion 0432 254 079
See the Code of Conduct for more information about REP Facilities.
REA Forms
Below are the REA Forms for you to download, complete & return to a Committee Member as required.:
Accident Report
Activity Risk Assessment Form
Agistment Application
Agistment Expression of Interest
Complaint Form
Dangerous Activity Waiver Form
Float Storage Application Form
Hire Of Grounds Form
Incident Report
Membership Application Form
Waiver Form For Tuition/Clinic/Event
Visitor Waiver Form
Working Bee Levy Refund Form
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