"EVERY DAY WILL SEE THE RIDERS GOING INTO A DIFFERENT AREA OF THE MAGNIFICENT SURROUNDING COUNTRY SIDE, TRAVERSING, CREEKS, RIVERS, FORESTS, BUSH AND HISTORIC OLD MINE AREAS."

This is the country of the wild New England Ranges, country that few people would ever see other than the landowners and stockmen.

When: October 31st (Sunday) to November 6th (Saturday)

Why: The purpose of the trail ride is to raise much needed funds, which are vitally important to the continuation of important research into causes and cures of this debilitating disease called cancer.

Where: Three Waters "High Country" Holiday Farm and surrounding district, set in the New England ranges, which is located fifteen kilometers north west of Glen Innes, NSW Australia.

This ride could only take place with the consent and approval of the various large property land holders.

To assure and satisfy the landowners that the ride will be well organized, and to keep their good will and cooperation, an experienced horseman, Mr Graeme Sleeman was approached by Mr Fittler and appointed as Chief Steward.
Mr Sleeman is a long serving member and former President of ATHRA Queensland (Australian Trail Horse Riding Association) he will be in charge and responsible for a number of trail marshalls who will ensure that all gates will be opened and closed as found with no disturbance to property or stock. Mr Sleeman has had much experience in the co-ordination and supervision of Day rides and week rides and week long ride camps and horse riding events.

The distance of each days ride will be approximately 25 to 30 kilometers.

PLEASE NOTE: ALL OWNERS WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THEIR HORSE AND ENSURE THAT THEIR HORSE IS FIT AND HEALTHY ENOUGH FOR EACH DAYS RIDE. REFER BELOW FOR DETAILS RE DONATION TO THIS CAUSE.

WHAT DO THE ORGANISERS PROVIDE?

Three meals a day:
Catering By Clancy Catering.

This will consist of:
A full cooked breakfast catering for everyones needs. A packed lunch for the ride and a cooked dinner in the evening.

Eating Facilities:
Meals will be served in a huge marquee, with tables and chairs provided. Please - bring your own cutlery to assist with clean up after meals.

Showers and toilets:
The organizers will hire showers and toilets. There are also showers and toilets in "The Gunyah" which is a communal building on Three Waters.

Cleaning:
Volunteers have been engaged to look after the cleaning and upkeep of the toilets and showers. Toilet paper will be provided.

Insurance:
Riders will be covered by insurance.

Camping Areas:
Sectioned off camping areas will be available. There are a few powered sites, but please get in early if you require one of these. There are also three powered, self contained cabins available for hire and one unpowered cabin.

Provision for horses:
There will be 2 fully fenced communal yards where horses must be either contained behind individual electric fencing or portable yards.

In another fenced area you camp with your horse contained by electric fencing or portable yards or night line. This area is fully fenced as well. Please - provide your own horse feed.

A Daily Run Into Glen Innes:
A daily run into Glen Innes will be provided and people can order supplies, such as beer and wine, personal items, or horse feed.

Entertainment:
There will be some evening musical entertainment provided by Country Music Singer, Songwriter & Entertainer Leigh Warren throughout the week.

Ride Marshalls:
Ride marshals will be provided to ensure that the daily rides are organized and run smoothly.

Qualified Nurse:
A qualified nurse will be on duty at the camp 24/7

COST OF RIDE

Full Week:
The cost of full weeks ride will be $ 760.00

PLEASE NOTE: Priority Will Be Given to full week applicants. We also have a great "Rider/Sponsor Deal" that allows riders the opportunity to significantly reduce the cost of their ride. Refer web site www.crackincancer.com.

Any one who sponsors a rider can also claim part of that sponsorship (the part that goes towards cancer research) as a tax deduction.

4 Day:
This will be available ONLY IF there are any vacancies available and the vacancies will be at the discretion of messers Langley, Fittler and Sleeman.

The cost of the four day ride will be $500.00 and will commence on the first day of the ride, which will be Sunday, September the 19th and will conclude on the Wednesday evening, which will be September the 22nd.

BOOKINGS

Any person interested in participating in the inaugural Great Crackin' Cancer Trail Ride can book by contacting either Chief Organiser, Marshall or Sylvia Fittler on 02 6624 4879 or 0411 840 799, or email marshall_fittler@hotmail.com alternatively you can phone Steve Langley or Kerry Byrne on 02 6732 4863 or 0417 452 649

DONATIONS

People can donate direct to Crackin' Cancer Inc. We have an arrangement with Cancer Council NSW, that will allow people to get a tax deduction for any donations of $2 or more and those donations can be sent to the address below.

The address:

Crackin' Cancer
C/O Cancer Council
NSW
P.O. Box 531
Alstonville
NSW
2477 

PLEASE HELP SO THAT A CURE CAN BE FOUND