By Anita Prowse
The Upper Yarra Pony Club has unfortunately have received many messages from the public using the equestrian area at Wesburn Park over recent weeks who have had incidents with people walking dogs not controlled or on a lead, which is only allowed in the specific off-leash area down towards the SES building.
The attitude of these people is becoming increasingly anti-social towards anyone asking them to control and leash their dog. This behaviour is completely unacceptable, and if you are worried for your or your horse’s welfare, please do not hesitate to call 000. All incidents need to be reported to Yarra Ranges Council, in particular, the sports and recreation team, and demand signage and constant patrolling of the Park by the Ranger or another appropriate person.
The antagonistic attitude and bullying from these people need to be stopped and policed. The Upper Yarra Pony Club hopes everyone who has had issues is OK and not being intimidated when using their facilities.
On a much happier note, it was a massive weekend with hordes of people visiting the Yarra Ranges Donkey Festival, a very large undertaking that was so fantastic to watch and be part of. Well done to some extremely hard-working volunteers to get everything organised. Amazing to see so many smiling faces patting the gorgeous donkeys. Thanks to everyone who supported the canteen run by the Pony Club, everyone had a really great day.
