The Bellarine Times (14 December 2010 p.1) article "On the trail - push begins to introduce an equestrian trail across the Bellarine", by Alison Martin, reports that
"A campaign by local and visiting horse riders to create a trail network across the peninsula has been boosted by Bellarine Tourism. Equestrians and horse enthusiasts have been calling for a network of horse trails on the Bellarine for several years, prompted by the huge increase of cars on local roads and growth of the local horse industry. Bellarine Tourism and the Committee for Bellarine are also pushing for the horse trail initiative to be implemented to address safety issues for riders and to capitalise on tourism and economic opportunities for the region.
Committee for Bellarine spokesperson, Tom O'Connor, said the committee had met with council regarding the need for the study implementation. "Equestrian, pony club, recreational and thoroughbred are the four components of the Bellarine's horse industry which is a significant part of the Bellarine and very much a core component for the rural strategy," he said. "The horse trail study provides the potential for employment growth and underpins environment, social and economic focuses on the Bellarine." O'Connor said he was confident the horse trail initiative could be a success, particularly if created in conjunction with the Bellarine Taste Trail..."
As has been previously mentioned on this blog, the Geelong Council have noted the Bellarine Horse Trails Study in their Council meeting minutes of 23 November 2010 - provided in pdf format (4.62mb).
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