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Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Community

Locality: Ipswich, Queensland

Address: Wulkuraka 4305 Ipswich, QLD, Australia

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23.01.2022 And hopefully safe for horses/riders to use!

22.01.2022 Join the group and get involved in the conversation! https://www.facebook.com/grou/BrisbaneValleyRailTrailUsers/

19.01.2022 BRISBANE VALLEY RAIL TRAIL MULTI-USER ETIQUETTE: Being a multi user trail, it's important for all users to practice safe etiquette when we meet each other on th...e trail. BIKES GIVE WAY TO HIKERS AND HORSE-RIDERS HIKERS GIVE WAY TO HORSE-RIDERS Whilst horse-riders have right of way, courtesy and common sense from everyone using the trail is important. Being atop a 500kg animal means that most horse-riders appreciate consideration when approaching and passing them on the trail, in return, horse riders should show cyclists/hikers the consideration of moving off the trail so that they can pass as required. Being respectful of each other can mean the difference between a safe and pleasant experience, or a horse-rider, cyclist or hiker being badly injured. For everyone's benefit, here’s a list of sensible and considerate 'do’s' and 'don’ts' to practice on the trail when horse-riders, cyclists and hikers meet up: CYCLISTS / HIKERS ANNOUNCE YOUR PRESENCE - Call out from as far away as possible, until the horse-rider is aware of your approach. Please don’t ring your bell as this could frighten the horse/s; - When the rider is aware of you, you could say something like Hi, there are two bikes/hikers behind you, is it okay to pass? and wait for the riders’ response - Be patient and wait for the rider to get their horse into a position that is safe for you to pass. Turn off any flashing lights and don’t make any sudden movements or loud noises. Be aware of any signals the horse rider is giving you to STOP or SLOW DOWN; - A hand raised vertically and palm facing you, indicates the rider wants you to STOP. - A hand raised horizontally, palm down, making a ‘patting’ motion, indicates the rider wants you to SLOW DOWN Dismount on the low side of the trail and negotiate the pass by talking to the rider. This is a friendly way of passing but is also for the horse’s benefit so it recognises that you are not a threat; - a rider on a bike has a taller profile which a horse may find threatening so it’s important to reduce the threat as much as possible by dismounting. You should either stop until the horse & rider have passed you; OR If the horse-rider has stopped, and has signalled you to pass, please do so slowly and with as much space as possible. Observe the horse stop immediately if it shows signs of distress or fear. If there is more than one cycle or hiker, pass in single file on the lowest side of the trail; - Do not split up and pass on both sides HORSE RIDERS: Bicycles travel at a faster pace than horses, so please, if a cyclist is wanting to pass, move off the trail as quickly and as far to the side as possible to allow them to pass you safely and be on their way. When coming up behind a hiker/s, please make yourself known and politely ask if the hiker could move to the side of the trail so that you can pass with your horse safely. Travel in SINGLE file and as far from the hiker as possible to ensure the hikers safety [out of the horse's 'kick zone']; - Do not split up and pass on both sides We can all safely use the trails together if we act in the best interests of all

17.01.2022 Evening all. Tim Polson has booked a 4-bunk cabin in Esk for Saturday night but the others he was supposed to be riding with have cancelled. If anyone is seeking accommodation in Esk Saturday and wants to chip in for a bunk, please get in touch with Tim. Cheers. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=673616222

15.01.2022 BRISBANE VALLEY RAIL TRAIL MULTI-USER ETIQUETTE: Being a multi user trail, its important for all users to practice safe etiquette when we meet each other on th...e trail. BIKES GIVE WAY TO HIKERS AND HORSE-RIDERS HIKERS GIVE WAY TO HORSE-RIDERS Whilst horse-riders have right of way, courtesy and common sense from everyone using the trail is important. Being atop a 500kg animal means that most horse-riders appreciate consideration when approaching and passing them on the trail, in return, horse riders should show cyclists/hikers the consideration of moving off the trail so that they can pass as required. Being respectful of each other can mean the difference between a safe and pleasant experience, or a horse-rider, cyclist or hiker being badly injured. For everyones benefit, heres a list of sensible and considerate dos and donts to practice on the trail when horse-riders, cyclists and hikers meet up: CYCLISTS / HIKERS ANNOUNCE YOUR PRESENCE - Call out from as far away as possible, until the horse-rider is aware of your approach. Please dont ring your bell as this could frighten the horse/s; - When the rider is aware of you, you could say something like Hi, there are two bikes/hikers behind you, is it okay to pass? and wait for the riders response - Be patient and wait for the rider to get their horse into a position that is safe for you to pass. Turn off any flashing lights and dont make any sudden movements or loud noises. Be aware of any signals the horse rider is giving you to STOP or SLOW DOWN; - A hand raised vertically and palm facing you, indicates the rider wants you to STOP. - A hand raised horizontally, palm down, making a patting motion, indicates the rider wants you to SLOW DOWN Dismount on the low side of the trail and negotiate the pass by talking to the rider. This is a friendly way of passing but is also for the horses benefit so it recognises that you are not a threat; - a rider on a bike has a taller profile which a horse may find threatening so its important to reduce the threat as much as possible by dismounting. You should either stop until the horse & rider have passed you; OR If the horse-rider has stopped, and has signalled you to pass, please do so slowly and with as much space as possible. Observe the horse stop immediately if it shows signs of distress or fear. If there is more than one cycle or hiker, pass in single file on the lowest side of the trail; - Do not split up and pass on both sides HORSE RIDERS: Bicycles travel at a faster pace than horses, so please, if a cyclist is wanting to pass, move off the trail as quickly and as far to the side as possible to allow them to pass you safely and be on their way. When coming up behind a hiker/s, please make yourself known and politely ask if the hiker could move to the side of the trail so that you can pass with your horse safely. Travel in SINGLE file and as far from the hiker as possible to ensure the hikers safety [out of the horses kick zone]; - Do not split up and pass on both sides We can all safely use the trails together if we act in the best interests of all

12.01.2022 Providing horse riders will still be able to access this part of the BVRT, I have no problems with it. I note the author has included a comparison between cyclist and equestrian use of the trail implying the importance of improving the trail for cyclists. But it should be noted that the trail is more cyclist friendly than equestrian at present, which contributes to lesser equestrian use as the gravel surface isnt suitable for barefoot horses. If equestrian use was given consideration when improvements were being planned, Im sure that more equestrians would use the trail.

11.01.2022 Welcome to the Brisbane Valley Rail Trail Users Community! A page [and there is also a group!] where you are welcome to share photos, experiences, events, ideas and concerns relating to the BVRT. All trail users are welcome to post here and we dont favour any one user type over another. Be you a horse rider, bike rider or hiker, your input is welcome. Please feel free to share this page or add your friends to the group, which is just being created now and can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/grou/BrisbaneValleyRailTrailUsers/

10.01.2022 As dams dry up all across Australia, horses are at risk of becoming stuck in the mud left behind, as the water level diminishes... BE AWARE. Fence off your dams... so livestock can't access them, and provide fresh water. One of the most recent cases involved a sweet horse I once knew, who died shortly after being rescued. #RIP Merlot

06.01.2022 If you're a horse-rider, hiker or cyclist who sees the dangers of some of the grid/gate combinations on the BVRT, and the benefit of safe and user-friendly access for all user-types on the BVRT, please sign this petition. https://www.change.org/p/somerset-regional-council-install-

05.01.2022 https://southburnett.com.au//police-hunt-possible-arsonist/

03.01.2022 If youre a horse-rider, hiker or cyclist who sees the dangers of some of the grid/gate combinations on the BVRT, and the benefit of safe and user-friendly access for all user-types on the BVRT, please sign this petition. https://www.change.org/p/somerset-regional-council-install-

02.01.2022 Providing horse riders will still be able to access this part of the BVRT, I have no problems with it. I note the author has included a comparison between cyclist and equestrian use of the trail implying the importance of improving the trail for cyclists. But it should be noted that the trail is more ‘cyclist’ friendly than equestrian at present, which contributes to lesser equestrian use as the gravel surface isn’t suitable for barefoot horses. If equestrian use was given consideration when improvements were being planned, I’m sure that more equestrians would use the trail.

01.01.2022 There are some lovely photos showing some BVRT history on this website. Have you ever been to any of these places yourself? And if so, please : http://www.brisbanevalleyheritage.org.au/photos/