10-31-2009

2469 KC 24
Junction, TX

 

The Viejo Springs Ranch is part of the historic Farmer ranch.. It consists of 1400 acres of beautiful meadows and oak filled ravines and hills. The footing is varied and in some places it is rocky. However most of our horses aren`t shod and handle the terrain well. There is some prickly pear to pick your way around. There is a water crossing and interesting places to cross ravines. We plan at least 6 obstacles and will try to keep them natural and in keeping with an old cattle ranch.

This is a “Casual Competition”, not a race or timed event. The trail can be completed liesurely with plenty of time to smell the roses and visit with friends.

And remember up to 50% of ACTHA proceeds go to Horse Charities in your state. Heaven knows they need the help!

ALL RIDERS, BOTH PLEASURE AND OPEN ARE ELLIGBLE FOR THE $25,000 IN YEAR END REGIONAL AND NATIONAL RIDER AWARDS!

 

CTC sanctioned by ACTHA and as seen on the cover of Trial Blazer, RFDTV`s The horse Show with Rick Lamb and virtually every trail riding outlet known to man! It`s new, its fun and it does wonderful things for horses and you!

Adgenda
Check-in Friday evening or Sat morning before breakfast.
Breakfast: 8:00am
Rider`s briefing: 9:00am
Ride out: 10:00am - 11:00am
Trail will take about 2 - 2 1/2 hours, 6-7 miles
Lunch following the ride
Awards following lunch

Breakfast menu will be very simple, muffins, fruit, coffee and milk...
I`m not sure of the lunch ideas yet.

Photographer will be at the ride to take everyone`s pictures on trail. You can purchase pictures...
Absolutely no dogs loose on the ranch. Keep them in your trailer or on leash. They are NOT allowed on rides. (even ours are penned up)
Entries limited to first 100.
$525 in cash awards & great prizes for 1st - 6th place.
Open, pleasure, junior, and buddy divisions. See the FAQ page for questions regarding the divisions.

Fees payable online:
CTC entry fee - $53 pleasure/$78 open/$43 junior/$40 Adult buddy/$35 junior buddy
New membership fee - $25 individual $40 family of two...... You need negative Coggins papers in TX. in order to enter. So dont forget them.
 

Fees collected at check-in: grounds fees and stall fees.
No hookups Please no wheeled vehicles on the trails, only allowed in parking areas.
Corrals $5  per horse for the night of the 30th.  $15 grounds fee for each horse,entered or not.                                                                      

Additional contests will be:
Best dressed male/female Halloween costume
Best Halloween costume for your horse
 
How to get here...We are located about 6 miles North of Hwy 10 off the Ft McKavett Hwy (1674). Take dirt road through white bump gate and travel about three miles to ranch headquarters. Follow signs. You will go through two red bump gates to reach the parking areas at headquarters.... Call 325 446 2979 for more directions if needed..We have had big rain storms (wouldn`t that be great?) and the water gaps have become impassable for a while.

Registration for this ride will close Oct. 29, 2009 , two days before ride date. Please send copy of coggins then.