REGISTRATION IS OPEN
Register for each event you wish to participate in.  Each ride will open in a new window.
 
TO RIDE JUST FOR PLEASURE (Non-Competitive) YOU NEED TO REGISTER AS A BUDDY OR SCOUT RIDER.

MEMBER OR NON-MEMBER RIDERS ARE ALL WELCOME!
 
Registration Fees 
Membership to ride is not required.  Choose which division is right for you.
 

CLICK TO REGISTER FOR RIDING EVENTS >>
To register, sign up for each event separately.  Each day consists of two rides.  There is plenty of time to participate in both rides each day and still enjoy many of the other events as well.  AOC's are arena events while CTC's are conducted on the trail.  If you have questions about registering please feel free to contact our Customer Support, we are happy to help! 877-992-2892

 

 

 

Competitive Trail Challenge
Arena Obstacle Challenge 2
 

 

 

Clinicians

 Scott Purdum - RFD TV Clinician (to be confirmed)
 Jeff Wilson - Cowboy Dressage
 Evon Montgomery - Horses 123 Riding System
 Nancy Slater - 2 Star Parelli Instructor
 
Each day of the festival we will be featuring clinics and performances by a fantastic line-up of nationally and regionally renowned equine clinicians.  Daily rides are scheduled at different times of each day allowing riders to enjoy the scheduled rides, and also be able to fit in attending a number of clinics during the course of the festival.
 
There will be opportunities to participate in clinics with your horse as a team, and also opportunities to audit.  There will be a modest registration fee to attend clinics as a horse and rider team.  Sign up early and be among the first 50 registrants and receive a free entry slot to attend a clinci with your horse!  

If you do happen to miss your favorite clinician or just can't get enough, be sure to sign up for a private lesson during your stay at the event.  Clinician fees may apply and vary.  Sign up will be available at rider check-in at the facility.

We expect to have as many as eight clincians at this festival so be sure to check back often for updates!

 

 

 

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Scott Purdum

Jeff Wilson

Evon Montgomery

Nancy Slater
   
   

 

 
The T. Ed Garrison Arena at Clemson University is recognized as one of the premier multi-purpose livestock facilities in the Southeast. The Arena is South Carolina’s only full service, public facility designed to promote the state’s billion-dollar livestock industry.
 
Operated by the Cooperative Extension Service in the division of Public Service and Agriculture, the Arena provides opportunities for shows, sales, exhibits, and educational programs, which benefit those in agriculture and agribusiness and the youth of South Carolina.
 
The main arena, covering two (2) acres under roof, has a dirt floor that measures 140 by 260 feet with an offset arena fence. There is available seating for 3,000.
 
The two (2) vending areas are 50 by 200 feet with easy accessibility to allow vendors or displays to be featured during arena events. 
 
Connected to the rear of the main arena is an additional 45,000 square foot covered open-air arena suited for a second show ring or warm-up area.
 
The T. Ed Garrison Arena has 4 barns with a total of 440 permanent 10-by-10-foot horse stalls. These barns feature sliding doors, wash racks and manure pits. The fourth barn was added in 2006 and has extensive paving and access to 30 amp hookups.
 
1101 West Queen Street
Pendleton, SC  29670
 

     

     

 

 

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During our first festival, we were able to award over $6,000 in cash and prizes during the event.  Stay tuned as we get ready to announce the winnings available at our second event!


THE 6 RIDE DRAW  
Riders who enter all 6 of the event's competitive rides, both the three AOCs (Arena Obstacle Challenges) and the three CTCs (6 mile Competitive Trail Challenges) will be automatically entered to win some positively AMAZING prizes.  Prizes for the 6 Ride Draw will be announced soon!
 

 

 

 

 


Sponsors
The following gracious sponsors supported our first festival in Mora, MO.  

Please check back as we will be updating this page for our South Carolina festival soon!

Cavallo Hoof Boots Tucker Trail Saddles
       
Riding Warehouse Tack Crest Ridge Saddlery


JT International Distributors, Inc.

Mane-ly Long Hair
McQueen Animal Chiropractic
 
       

Wind River Designs Tack
 | 4 Riders Ranch Store | Woods Trading Company | White Horse Trading | Lisa's Western Jewelry | Lowe's of Sedalia

 

 

Great American Trail Horse Festival

 

 

 


THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAIL HORSE FESTIVAL
March 25 - 27, 2016
T. Ed Garrison Arena at Clemson University, South Carolina
1101 W Queen St, Pendleton, SC 29670


 

Compete in the obstacle challenges in the arena or on the trail, or just TRAIL RIDE for fun as a Buddy Rider! MEMBERSHIP IS NOT REQUIRED.

 

All breeds, disciplines and organizations are warmly welcomed and encouraged to participate and help celebrate the American Trail Horse and all things Trail Horse related!

Join ACTHA for a long weekend jam packed with fun, education, and fellowship with like-minded equestrians! Shop our vendors, rub elbows with celebrity trainers, tell tall tales around the campfire, then showcase your horse's talents while competing for exciting cash, ribbons and prizes.  

 

ALL BREEDS, ALL DISCIPLINES
Whether competitive trail riding is your primary sport, a secondary activity to keep your horse in shape for an alternate equestrian sport, or if you ride the trails simply for pleasure and adventure, this event is for you.  Three competitive trail rides (CTCs) and three arena obstacle challenges (AOCs) to enjoy.  You don't have to be a member to ride!

 
DOUBLE POINTS
Double the FUN!!  Don't miss out- all events will offer double points!
 
AREA HOTELS

The Garrison Arena is conveniently accessible to a wide variety of hotels within 4-10 miles.  A list of lodging can be viewed by visiting this page > 

 

GATE FEES

While most come to test their riding skills in the various divisions, this four day event is open to the public and non riders for a gate fee of $10 daily (gate fee does not apply to registered riders).  Children 6 and under are free.
 

FESTIVAL CONTACT INFORMATION

For general information or registration questions, contact Natalie at 877-992-2892 or by email: [email protected]

Vendors and Sponsors please contact Stephanie at [email protected]
 
 
  

 

 
 

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