Peppercorn Park Equestrian Facilities

03/01/2025

The grounds will be closed to the public until midday on Sunday January 5th for BDARC level assessments.

16/12/2024

05/11/2024

Australian Horse Industry Council Size and Scope Study of the Equine Community of Australia

The Australian Horse Industry Council, of which HRCAV is a member, is asking all recreational riders and horse owners to complete the AHIC Size and Scope Survey.

As horse owners, we’re all familiar with the time, energy, and financial investment our horses require. Yet, we also know the remarkable rewards and joy that come from a life shared with these incredible animals.

Australia's non-racing horse industry and its contributions to the economy and community well-being have historically been underestimated and poorly defined, often leaving the recreational horse community overlooked in government decision-making and policy development. The AHIC needs our support to accurately capture the scope and scale of horse ownership in Australia. By doing so, they can clearly demonstrate to government the economic and social benefits of the recreational horse sector and strengthen our collective representation.

There has never been anything like this survey before! It is groundbreaking and very necessary. It is part of the work of the National Horse Traceability Implementation Task Force where the focus is biosecurity and disease preparedness. However, you cannot manage what you cannot measure, hence the need for the survey.

So, hop to it and complete the survey to ensure our governments understand the true value of horse ownership, and can formulate policy which is sensitive to our needs and wants as people who live and breathe horses. You can complete the survey on a mobile device or desktop. Your information is completely confidential and is not individually shared back with the AHIC or any other agency.

The AHIC is also seeking photos of people enjoying a variety of activities with their horses. Submit your favourite shots, and your image could be chosen to represent the recreational horse sector in the upcoming report!

The survey needs to be completed by mid to late November. Five lucky respondents will receive a $500 prepaid gift card to spend on absolutely anything.

Head to https://tinyurl.com/66mh73e3

to complete, or scan the QR code:

16/10/2024

Bendigo & District Adult Riding Club will be holding their AGM at the grounds on Sunday October 20th.
Meeting will start at 11am and will be followed by BBQ at 12.
If you are thinking of joining the club or would like more information please feel free to join us on the day.

09/10/2024

The grounds will be unavailable to the public on Sunday 13th October for the BDARC Dressage Protocol Rally

26/09/2024

REMINDER
The grounds will be unavailable for public use on Sunday September 29 for the BDARC Rally.
Spectators and prospective new members are welcome to come along to see us in action and meet some of our members.
The activity will be dressage training.
Unfortunately you will be unable to bring your horse this time due to insurance requirements.

18/09/2024

The grounds will be unavailable to the public on Sunday 29 September for BDARC rally.

02/08/2024

The grounds will be closed to the public on Sunday August 4th for BDARC rally

21/06/2024

The grounds will be closed to the public on Sunday June 23 for BDARC rally

21/05/2024

The grounds will be closed for public use Saturday May 25 for BDARC rally

09/05/2024

The grounds will be closed from noon on Saturday May 11 for a private event

23/04/2024

The grounds will be closed to the public on Sunday April 28 for BDARC rally

21/02/2024

The grounds will be closed from 9am till 12 on Thursday February 22nd for a private hire.

17/02/2024

The Grounds will be closed to the public from 9am till 12 Sunday18th January for a private event

28/01/2024

17/01/2024

The grounds will be closed to the public from 1 pm on Thursday 18th January for a private hire