06-19-2010

1235 Park Mills Road
Adamstown, MD

Ride Name: Ultimate Equestrian CTC

Ride Date: Saturday, June 19, 2010

Affiliate Contact information:

Name: Tom & Judy Smith

Email: [email protected]

Phone no.: 301-662-2532

Website: www.UltimateEquestrian.net

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

Ultimate Equestrian CTC Adamstown MD 6-19-2010

Howdy Folks,

Judy and Tom Smith are hostin` an event at Loch Moy Farm that`s all about workin` with your horse to master a few challenges. Yes sir, they`re invitin` you to an American Competitive Trail Horse Association sanctioned CTC, complete with great trails, good food, fun visiting, and terrific winnings and prizes.

You can start the fun Friday if you`re traveling too far for a one day affair. Plenty of first- rate stabling for your horse and while there is no camping at Loch Moy Farm just email Judy at [email protected] for a list of motels and Bed & Breakfasts nearby. Ride briefing is Saturday at 9:00Am - Ride out at 9:45. Please call Loch Moy Farm to reserve stalls. - 301-514-0111.

The trail the Smiths have mapped out showcases the stunning beauty of Loch Moy Farm, from the exquisite Eventing Course to the miles of tranquil trails shaded by majestic old hardwoods along the banks of the Monocacy River. Along the way you`ll find six obstacles, you know so the Judges can judge! Make sure you smile nice for the shutter-snapper on the trail, and you can buy those photos to mount on the wall in your barn. After you spend a few hours enjoying the trail with your horse and friends meet back at camp for lunch, awards and prizes.

But there`s more! After the awards, if you`re lookin` for a few more challenges, take a shot at the post-ride obstacle competition in the large arena. More ridin`. More prizes. More fun!

So tell your friends, gather your gear and head out for Loch Moy Farm and have a great time! And sign up early – the first 15 rider and horse teams to register get their names tossed in a hat for a drawing to win a free evening at Ultimate Equestrian Obstacle Schooling session of June 10 at Loch Moy Farm (Just in time to get warmed up for next weekend) or a very nice horse halter.

And speakin` of lessons, the Smiths are hostin` obstacle training sessions at Loch Moy 4/29, 5/13, 5/27 & 6/10 - so you might want to saddle up for that too! Email them at [email protected] for details.

Gitty Up!

Dutch Henry

Located on the grounds of beautiful Loch Moy Farm at the base of Sugarloaf Mountain, this CTC will offer a variety of ride settings. Beginning along the banks of the Monocacy River, the ride will also include beautiful wooded trails, hills (some fairly steep) and open, rolling fields. The footing is excellent with a few areas of flat shale.

Following the CTC, lunch and awards, participants will be able to "raise the bar" and enter the Ultimate Equestrian Obstacle Competition. This additional competition will be a series of 6-8 judged/timed obstacles set in an open area, this is not an ACTHA event. Competitors will compete at the same levels offered in the CTC. Please sign up on the day of the competition, entries will be limited. Entry fee is $40/ride with $10 of this fee put into a Jackpot for each obstacle division.

Overnight stalls will be available at a cost of $30/horse/night which will include 1 bale of straw. Additional straw available for purchase. Contact Loch Moy Farm directly to reserve stalls. 301-514-0111.

Horse Health Requirements:

- All horses must have proof of negative Coggins test (within past 12 months) - MD State law.

- All horses using stalls must also provide proof of VETERINARIAN record of vaccinations including the Rhinopneumonitis virus, Rabies, and Strangles. NO EXCEPTIONS! Recommended vaccinations (in addition to the Rhino, Rabies and Strangles) include Influenza, Tetanus, WNV and EEE.

-All horses must be free from apparent contagious disease - MD State law.

Concessions will be available for lunch.

PARTICIPANTS MUST REGISTER ONLINE TO PARTICIPATE. If you need assistance in signing up, please call the ACTHA office at 877-992-2842.

Agenda:

Check-in Friday evening after 5 pm or Saturday morning between 7:00 and 8:30am.

Rider`s briefing: 9:00am

Ride out: 9:45- 11:00am

Trail will take about 1 ½ hours, approximately 6 miles

Lunch and awards following the ride.

A Photographer will be at the ride to take everyone`s pictures on the trail. You can purchase pictures through the photographer, details available at the ride.

• Entries limited to first 50.
• Great prizes for 1st - 6th place Open, Pleasure & Junior divisions. Jackpot available for Open Division - Riders pay $20 on ride day to participate in the Jackpot.
• See the ACTHA FAQ page for questions regarding the divisions.

Fees payable online:

• CTC entry fee - $58 - Pleasure & Open, $43 - Junior, $40 - Adult Buddy, $35 - Junior Buddy
• ACTHA New membership fee - $25 individual; $40 family of 2; $75 family of 4; additional horse - $10 ea.; additional rider - $10 ea.

There will be a drawing from the names of the first 15 horse/rider teams to register for the ride with the winner receiving a free evening at the Ultimate Equestrian Obstace Schooling session on Thursday, June 10 (just in time to get warmed up for the next week`s CTC!) or a very nice leather horse halter. Sign up now for your chance to win!

Fees collected at check-in: Stalls

Stalls: $30 per horse/night. No Credit card payments at the event. Stall includes 1 bale straw, more straw will be available. Bring your own buckets, hay and grain. Horse owners responsible for stall cleaning before leaving the farm. Call Loch Moy Farm to reserve stalls. 301-514-0111

DIRECTIONS TO OUR RIDE:

Please go to www.UltimateEquestrian.net or www.themarylandhorsetrials.com under About Us

There is no camping at Loch Moy Farm, area lodgings is listed below-

Comfort Inn	301-668-7272
Courtyard by Marriott	301-631-9030
Days Inn	301-694-6600
Holiday Inn Express	301-695-2881
Main Stay Suites	301-668-4600
Sleep Inn	301-668-2003
Travel Lodge	301-663-0500

Registration for this ride will close Thursday, June 17 (2 days before the ride date).

If heavy rain expected, rain date will be Sunday, June 20, otherwise come prepared for some light rain and bring your slicker!