Council’s Parks Planning & Social Infrastructure and Sport & Active Recreation teams have led the review of the 2014 Equestrian Strategy. The review aimed to provide Council with a revised Strategy that continues to drive Council’s strategic direction for equestrian facilities and trails. The review also provided Council with a better understanding of current and future trends in the equestrian community, and a way forward to support delivery of equestrian activities within the Shire into the future.

The process for reviewing the 2014 Equestrian Strategy included the following stages:

• Stage 1: Background review – a desktop analysis of relevant Cardinia Shire Council strategies and reports, analysis of participation trends, review of demographic data, review of the 2014 Strategy and interviews with Cardinia Shire Council staff.
• Stage 2: Consultation and facility assessments – review of the 2021 Equestrian Community Survey and audits of equestrian trails and facilities in Cardinia Shire.
• Stage 3: Draft Strategy – preparation of the draft Strategy and present to community for feedback.
• Stage 4: Final Strategy – finalise Strategy and present for Council adoption

Cardinia Shire Council is reviewing its Equestrian Strategy (2014). This will help us improve and strengthen horse riding opportunities and participation in Cardinia Shire.

As part of this review, we’re seeking your input. Please complete the questionnaire below.

The information you provide will help us understand how you use equestrian trails and facilities, current and emerging trends, and support ongoing implementation of the strategy.

Cardinia Shire equestrian trails – interactive map

The map below shows known equestrian trails across Cardinia Shire (in orange).

Using the different categories of markers listed below, add markers and comments on the map to show:

• the location of your favourite trails to ride on
• where you like to stop along the way (cafes/other rest areas)
• places where maintenance is required and what needs to be done
• any other suggestions or opportunities for improvement.

Please note: Markers will not show immediately. Markers and comments can be seen by anyone who views the map. If you’d prefer to give this feedback privately, please feel free to contact is by phone on 1300 787 624 or mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au

We are collecting your feedback to inform the Equestrian Strategy. To see our complete Privacy Policy please see cardinia.vic.gov.au/site/scripts/terms.php#

Cardinia Shire Council privacy collection statement

Personal information collected by Council, its external service providers or contractors, is used for municipal purposes as specified in the Local Government Act 2020. The personal information will be held securely and used solely by Council for these purposes and/or directly related purposes. Council may disclose this information to other organisations if required or permitted by legislation, and who are bound by substantially similar obligations. The applicant understands that the personal information provided is for the above purpose and that he or she may apply to Council for access to and/or amendment of the information. Requests for access and/or correction should be made to Council’s Privacy Officer on 1300 787 624 or mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au

The objectives of this survey was the understand how community used the trails and facilities, the location of their equestian activity, where they ride, and what their thoughts and opinions were of the Draft Equestrian Strategy that was created with Stage 1 feedback included.

We are collecting your feedback to inform the Equestrian Strategy. To see our complete Privacy Policy please see cardinia.vic.gov.au/site/scripts/terms.php#

Cardinia Shire Council privacy collection statement

Personal information collected by Council, its external service providers or contractors, is used for municipal purposes as specified in the Local Government Act 2020. The personal information will be held securely and used solely by Council for these purposes and/or directly related purposes. Council may disclose this information to other organisations if required or permitted by legislation, and who are bound by substantially similar obligations. The applicant understands that the personal information provided is for the above purpose and that he or she may apply to Council for access to and/or amendment of the information. Requests for access and/or correction should be made to Council’s Privacy Officer on 1300 787 624 or mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au