About Us

The club grew out of an informal group of riders formed in 1994 by Dayboro residents Selwyn Barr and Errol Brough. The men wanted to enjoy riding the local trails with their children, however they were soon joined by other keen locals. The group quickly grew in numbers with the support of Dayboro property owners; and in January 1995, the first meeting of Dayboro Trail Riders Club was held. The club became incorporated and was initially affiliated with ATHRA (Australian Trail Horse Riding Association). In 2011, the club became a founding member of TRA (Trail Riding Australia), an association of like-minded trail riding clubs.

DTR is a friendly, supportive group of horse owners based at our clubhouse at Dayboro Showgrounds. Monthly rides are held from January to November, generally on the fourth Sunday.
Traditionally, rides have departed the clubhouse at 8.30am sharp, returning around midday for our much-loved leisurely lunch. However, times are changing and ongoing land sales in the Dayboro area are gradually reducing our available riding options. In response, we have introduced Destination Rides, which commence from a variety of alternative venues.
Rest assured our famous lunch remains a highlight of the day, simply served at a different location! The Dayboro Showgrounds offer wash-down facilities and yards for horses, along with shower facilities for riders.

Our Annual General Meeting is held each February and we hold monthly meetings as required.