ACT Equestrian Association

14/08/2026

Conservation Council's "Campaign to Save Our Western Edge" - Invitation to guided walks - please share far and wide!

The Conservation Council invites members of the equine community, and any other interested folks, to join Karl Gordon, a Weston scientist and long term resident, on walks at Cooleman Ridge and Mount Stromlo to find out how our beloved mixed-use rural areas rolling towards the Murrumbidgee River and triple-tiered mountain ranges could change. An ACT Government Western edge investigation report wants to bulldoze the entire landscape from Kambah to Mount Stromlo and replace it with suburban sprawl. Find out what is proposed, and share a cup of hot chocolate after the walks to chat about the campaign to save our Western Edge.

Walks are listed below and links for more information and to register are in comments:

Cooleman Ridge, Sunday 30 August 2026
Mount Stromlo Forest Park, Sunday 13 September
Stony Creek Nature Reserve, Sunday 18 October
Stony Creek to Murrumbidgee River, Sunday 8 November
With thanks and best wishes,

Jennifer Crone
Volunteer, Conservation Council

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14/08/2026

Riders Please Note - Construction Works - Impact on Weston Ponds/Coombs riding trails 3 Aug 26 to 31 Mar 27

City and Environment Directorate have advised of construction works taking place from August 2026 to March 2027 that may impact riders.

The map on the left shows the area that will not be accessible during the construction period. Alternative routes will be available to get around works while they are happening.

Map of effected area on left and Map showing National Trail on right for reference

04/08/2026

Inaugural Edition of the Animal Care and Welfare Industry Newsletter

Industry Newsletter - Domestic Animal Services and Welfare - 2026

22/07/2026

Events on Public Land

ACT Rangers have asked ACTEA to publish a notice advising that Horse Events using public land (however large or small) need to be booked through the Public Land Use application process – link copied below.

Please share this post as widely as possible so that anyone organising a horse event is aware of this requirement. A list of the areas needing a permit is easily accessible from the link.

Thank you

For after hours urgent public health matters including environmental health, radiation safety, food poisoning and communicable disease management phone:

17/07/2026

ACT Orienteering Event - Sunday 9 August (Molonglo Corridor and Zoo Pines)

Horse riders please note there is an ACT Orienteering event on 9 August commencing from North Weston Ponds at 8am and finishing 5pm.

The event will see runners on the course from 9am to 3pm in the Woden/Weston Creek area and will have participants using the Molonglo River corridor and the Zoo Pines area.

10/07/2026

KOWEN FOREST - Hibernian Road Access Code has Changed.

ACT government has advised that the access code to the Hibernian Road gate has changed.

ACTEA has requested that ACCESS Canberra be notified of the new code, in the meantime the code can be obtained by emailing [email protected]

10/07/2026

Temporary Closure of NT in North West Canberra - Further information can be found at the following link on the ACTEA Website or at www.nationaltrail.com.au

https://www.actea.asn.au/upcoming-construction-work-and-a-closure-on-the-national-trail-in-north-west-canberra/

06/06/2026

Sections of Canberra Nature Park closed for the safety of visitors from 9 June to 31 July 2026

Attached is a notice from Parks Wildlife Management advising that Sections of Canberra Nature Park are closed for the safety of visitors from 9 June to 31 July 2026 during kangaroo management operations.

The areas where there are designated horse riding trails are highlighted in yellow.

21/05/2026

ATTN Trail Riders

ACT Masters Run/Walk Handicap event - Sunday May 31 - Coombs Molonglo Riverside Area - possibility of interaction with horses

The ACT Masters Athletics Association are conducting one of their monthly run/walk handicap events on Sunday 31 May 2026 using trails in the Coombs/Molonglo area that intersect with horse trails.

The event will commence at 9:00am and will be completed by 11:00am

A map of the course is attached. The race commences close to the RSPCA building off Kirkpatrick Street.

Runners will be advised to be aware of the possibility of horses and to take caution if they do come across them.

28/04/2026

Cooleman Ridge Nature Preserve Maintenance Works

Subject to suitable weather conditions, ACT Parks & Conservation Service have advised they are planning to undertake maintenance works on the following trails within Coolemon Ridge Nature Reserve between 29/04 and 13/05:

Coolemon Ridge Nature Trail
Bicentennial Trail
Darrell Place Fire Trail
Dry Dam Fire Trail

During this period, park users may notice an increased presence of contractors and plant operating within the reserve. Signage will be placed to indicate work areas. Contractors have been briefed on the likelihood of encountering park users throughout the works, and all machinery and staff will yield and ensure safe passage is maintained at all times.