Carrie's Blog

As the holiday approaches I think of the great souls that have touched this earth. Jesus in a manger surrounded by guess what …Animals! I do believe, as I’m sure many of you do to, that not every great soul is human. Sometimes we are touched by a great soul, who just happens to be… Continue reading »

We are currently revving up for the Holiday Season. It’s 17 degrees at our home in Colorado, and 71 degrees at our Texas abode. Most of our Christmas cash has been eaten up (literally) by the damage mice have done to our cars. I know what you are thinking we should get just get a cat! … Continue reading »

Speaking of bits, I’d like to mention that ACTHA is changing the ruling regarding two hands on a shank bit. Henceforth, there will be no longer be a mandatory deduction for riding with two hands on any bit. We realize that the severity of a bit is in the hands of the rider. So, Judges will now… Continue reading »

Some of you may wonder how ACTHA came to be. Well, I was a successful competitor in the Hunter/jumper world. I received my early training in NCY at the “hands” and “hoofs” of retired NYC mounted patrol horses and officers. When we moved to Colorado, I purchased a wonderful but high strung ready to run Arabian.… Continue reading »

Well, this past week-end was a big one for ACTHA. We started off on Friday at Bastrop filming about the benefits of having your horse go barefoot. Carol Herder (founder of Cavallo) joined me as we discussed having and maintaining a barefoot horse. I am personally a BIG Believer in the benefits of having a barefoot… Continue reading »

We at ACTHA, (The American Competitive Trail Horse Association) want you, our members, to feel supported and safe while riding. Although the ACTHA CTCs (Competitive Trail Challenges) are conducted as judged events we don’t want you to feel judged. Our goal is to provide you with a fun competitive environment where you will feel… Continue reading »