07-10-2010

Linn Canyon Ranch
Victor, ID

Ride Name: HAPI Trails Competitive Trail Challenge

Benefiting HAPI Trails Horse Adoption Program,Inc.

Ride Date: July 10, 2010

Affiliate Contact information:

Name: Julie Martin-Stacey

Email: [email protected]

Phone: (307) 413-1815

World Renowned Trail Ride Critic Dutch Henry`s Ride Proclamation for-

HAPI Trails Competitive Trail Challenge - Linn Canyon Ranch - Victor, ID

7-10-2010

Howdy Folks,

Get ready to attend a hoot-an-holler you`ll remember and brag about forever. Julie Stacey of HAPI Trails, Inc and her merry band of volunteers are invitin` you to a jam-packed weekend in Teton Valley, Idaho featurin` an ACTHA sanctioned Competitive Trail Challenge! That`s a six mile trail with six judged obstacles to challenge your horse communicatin` skills. Never heard of The American Competitive Trail Horse Association? Come take on this challenge and get to know `em. Have a look at their website- www.actha.us – All you Outfitters are encouraged to bring your pack animals and gear to show your stuff during the ride and afterwards for some fun horsin` events.

This competition will take place at the Linn Canyon Ranch known worldwide for their hospitality, trails, great meals and great times! Check out their website www.linncanyonranch,com . Roll in Friday night in time to gather at the Get-To-Know-Ya bonfire. If you have a guitar, banjo or fiddle bring it along and make a little music.

Saturday morning starts early at 7AM with an all-you-can-eat Pancake Breakfast cooked up by HAPI Trail`s volunteers. Ride briefing at 8AM and Ride out at 10AM.

The trail starts in camp then leads into the majestic Bridger Teton National Forest. Remember to smile for the photographer and cinematographer who`ll be busy capturing your efforts on film. They`ll have a slide show and film during the awards ceremony so you can judge yourself. And have a few laughs too.

When you ride back into camp, tend to your horse then head for the chow line for some of Trudy`s famous Linn Canyon Ranch BBQ. Enjoy the feast and do a little braggin` with your friends while the Judges study the score sheets and divvy up all the winnin`s and prizes. Don`t forget to pack your best ridin` duds because there`ll be prizes for best dressed Gal and Guy. Best groomed horse and the best dog will win prizes too.

By golly they`ve got more goin` on at this shindig than two county fairs! There`s a vendor`s row featuring local and regional western artists and merchandise from arts and crafts to food and horse supplies. There will be a silent auction. And holy cow there`s more – like horse clinics loaded with tips on how to improve your scores next time you tackle an ACTHA challenge!

And that`s all before supper! After Trudy serves up another round of top-shelf eats enjoy a night of dancin` and boot stompin` to the cowboy croonin` of a live band at the stage! Of course there`s no need to pull up stakes Saturday, you`re invited to stay and ride new trails on Sunday.

Folks this ride is a fundraiser for HAPI Trails - Horse Adoption Program Inc. an organization whose mission is to find permanent homes for abused, abandoned, and neglected horses. In just the past ten months they`ve successfully placed 8 horses, and there are several horses currently available for adoption, to learn more take a gander at their website www.hapitrails.org .

Call Julie Stacey 307-413-1815 for all the details of this incredible event, or to register visit www.actha.us .

Gather your gear, brush your horse and call your friends and family, then point your rig toward Victor and Linn Canyon Ranch for a high time ridin`, visitin`, eatin` and dancin`!

Gitty Up!

Dutch Henry

The band we have booked for our headline is incredible! You won`t want to miss this live show.

Go to www.whitebuffalo.com to find out more.

And! We will be hosting Janine Wilder. She will be signing her book and doing a free horse demonstration.

Go to www.myhorse.com to find out more about this wonderful trail ridin` woman.

PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER ONLINE TO PARTICIPATE. If you need assistance in signing up, please call the affiliate listed above.

Agenda:

Check-in Friday evening or Sat morning before 8:30

Breakfast: 8:00am

Rider`s briefing: 9:00am

Ride out: 10:00am - 11:00am

Trail will take about 2 - 2 ½ hours, 6 miles

Lunch following the ride: Awards following lunch

Breakfast menu: Pancake breakfast provided by HAPI Trails

Lunch menu: provided by Linn Canyon Ranch and various food vendors

Dinner menu: BBQ Bonanza provided by Linn Canyon Ranch - incredibly good food!

Photographer:

There will be a professional photographer to take pictures of riders during the event, which will be made available for sale.

Slide show will be show during awards ceremony.

• Entries limited to first 100.
• Great prizes for 1st - 6th place Open/Pleasure/Junior divisions. Voluntary $20 jackpot for open division at check-in. Payout will be _________________________________________________
• Open, pleasure, junior, and buddy divisions. See the FAQ page for questions regarding the divisions.

Fees payable online:

• CTC entry fee - $58 pleasure/$58 open/$43 junior/$40 Adult buddy/$35 junior buddy
• New membership fee - $25 individual; $40 family of 2; $75 family of 4; additional horse - $10 ea.; additional rider - $10 ea.

Fees collected at check-in: meals, electrical hook ups and stall fees

Breakfast - $5 (all you can eat)

Lunch - $ TBA

Dinner- $ TBA

Electrical Hook Up: $____ per day

Stalls: $____ per horse/night

Additional contests will be:

Best Dog ($5 at check-in)

Best dressed male/female

Best groomed horse

DIRECTIONS TO OUR RIDE:

State Highway 33 is the only road to dissect Teton Valley and runs north and south between the towns of Victor and Driggs. If coming from Victor, head north on State Highway 33, approximately 2.5 miles and begin to look for a state sign on the right hand side of the highway for the Linn Canyon Ranch. Turn right or east on 6000 South and continue to the end of the road, which dead ends into the ranch, approximately 1.5 miles. If coming from the town of Driggs, drive south on Highway 33 approximately 6.5 miles and turn left or east on 6000 South and continue to the end of the road, which dead ends into the ranch, approximately 1.5 miles.

Registration for this ride will close July 8 (2 days before the ride date).

If heavy rain expected, rain date will be ________________, otherwise come prepared for some light rain and bring your slicker!