Meet Up - Horse riding through Mt. Disappointment State Forest
I’ve been talking up the trail rides in Upper Plenty for several months now and I thought it was about time I finally got around to organising the first (as far as I know) Melbourne RedBubble trail ride meet.
I’ve been going to Uncle Nev’s for years now. The staff are fantastic and they cater for all experience levels whether you’ve never ridden before or you’ve been riding all your life.
DETAILS
DATE: Saturday the 28th of June (this is just a proposed date and is flexible, if this doesn’t suit feel free to propose another date, just make sure it’s far enough in advance to make sure we can get a booking)
ADDRESS: 1115 Wallan-Whittlesea Road, Upper Plenty, 3756 (50 minutes from Melbourne CBD)
TIME: 1:30pm mount up for a 2pm departure (returning around 5pm)
COST: $65 for the three hour ride including a stop half-way for coffee, tea and biscuits (though once they had cupcakes so you never know your luck)
NOTE – The website says a discount applies for bookings of over 10 people so the price may work out cheaper depending on numbers, also they don’t have eftpos facilities there so bring cash
WHAT TO WEAR: It’ll be cold but like any exercise you’ll warm up once you get going so dress warm but not too warm. I usually wear a jumper or jacket that I can take off and tie around my waist if I need to. Also, comfortable pants (jeans are fine), and boots are best but runners with a bit of grip are fine to. Helmets are provided.
I’ve got three spaces in my car for anyone who needs a lift, but if anyone else can offer rides to people in need that would be great too.
If you’ve got any other questions or you want a contact number for the day just bubblemail me. =)
So who’s in?!
Lisa Jewell
Well done Erin,
Sounds, looks great – well hmmmmmmmmm not sure I’ll last 3 hours in the saddle…hehe…
Erin Lyall replied
That’s why they have the break in the middle, that goes for around 20-30 minutes so it works out to being around 2 and a half hours in the saddle. Come on, you know you want to. ;-)
Lisa Jewell
hehe you know I do…...
Kylie Reid
Will keep that weekend free but my last horse riding attempt was memorable for all the wrong reasons, will have to build up the courage to have another go.
Michael Alesich
I’d love to but I could be away. I actually should be flying in that day but I don’t know what time. I’ll confirm when I could be there.
Gino Iori
I would love to come, but live too far away :(
Caroline Gorka
I haven’t rode for ages …love to come if I’m free that day :))
PJ Ryan
ohhhhhhh !!
i’m off on hols this week .. if we’re back in time i’ll consider this
xx
PJ Ryan
(and pssst, last time i was at Mt Disappointment i was dancing in the forest @ earthcore about 11 years ago LOL)
bearpaw
count me in Erin! that would be great, thank you for organising this :)
Stephen Colquitt
Looks pretty. Im tipping there will be some sore bodies the next day.
Jodi Webb
I would love to, but like NaturalbyNature my last horse riding event was a bit of a pain – literally. When do I need to sum up the courage by? I mean let you know by?? :-)
Erin Lyall replied
Aw, well like I said they look after you up there. They wouldn’t give you a horse that would go faster than you were comfortable with. I’m hoping to get numbers by the 14th at the latest so with a bit of luck we won’t miss out.
Lisa Jewell
Thanks Erin,
I had such a good day :))) a little bruised and sore but so worth it, I look forward to going again – next time with a sports bra and a beanie, gloves and a big jacket hehe….
XOXOXOXO
Erin Lyall replied
I’m so glad you had fun! I’m a bit sore today too but it was worth it, can’t wait to go back. =)
xox