07-17-2010

4820 Walker Road
Colorado Springs, CO

Contact Info: Brent Winston

Email - [email protected]

Phone - 719-314-6237

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

Spruce Hill Ranch CTC - Colorado Springs CO - 7-17-2010

Howdy Folks,

Brent Winston and the fine folks at Spruce Hill Ranch are invitin` everybody to the ranch for a day of ridin`, eatin`, challengin`, and winnin`! They`re puttin` on their first American Competitive Trial Horse Association (ACTHA) Competitive Trail Challenge (CTC). If you`ve never been to one – this is a perfect place to start. This is a casual competition perfect for all levels of riders! If you trail ride…You can compete!

The Latigo Grill folks will be servin` up breakfast vittles Saturday at the chuck wagon at 8a.m. Ride briefing at 9:00 – Ride out at 10:00. Brent has mapped out a six mile course that displays the beauty of Spruce Hill Ranch as you ride in the shade of majestic Ponderosa Pines across the meadow and splash through a few creek crossings.

When you ride into to camp, tend your horse, grab your eatin` irons and head for the chuck wagon for another helpin` of Latigo Grill groceries. While the judges tally the score sheets Brent, who considers himself a legend in his own mind, will entertain you with Cowboy Poetry. I hear (from Brent) that he`s darn good! Then it`ll be time for him to hand out piles of prizes and awards. And be sure to wear your finest duds for this shindig because they`ve got special prizes for the `Most Authentic Cowgirl and Cowboy` outfits!

Speakin` of prizes, this affaire has got to win an award for the most unique prizes! First place Open Division horse and rider team wins a pick upload of good hay! Holy cow! Brent says there`s a load of firewood up for grabs, too! And you folks know all about your Colorado winters! Oh yea the first 15 riders to sign up get entered into a drawing to win a free lesson with Brent on General Horsemanship. That`s worth the price of admission right there!

Folks this get-together is a fundraiser for the Spruce Hill Ranch Christian Academy. The Academy is a K-12 Ag based Christian education with focus on God`s work. Some of the parents and kids will be volunteerin` to make this event run smooth so call all your friends and gather at Spruce Hill Ranch for a day of challangin` fun!

For more info call Brent Winston at 719-314-6237.

Gitty Up!

Dutch Henry

Spruce Hill Ranch Christian Academy, is on one of the most beautiful pieces of land in Colorado. Located on the Palmer divide, Spruce Hill contains a wonderful blend of terrain to both challenge and entertain you and your horse. With the several acres of Ponderosa Pine forest, rolling hill meadows, creek beds, and ponds, this ride is sure to be one to remember. There will be no stalls or hook ups available at the ride. Come out and support this wonderful cause for the good folks at Spruce Hill, and help all the horses that are in need.

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

Agenda:

Check-in: Sat morning before 9:00 - Check in area is located 1/2 mile north of the intersection of SH 105 and SH 83 in Northern El Paso County. Watch for signs.

Breakfast: 8:00

Rider`s briefing: 9:30

Ride out: 10:15-11:15

Trail time: about 2 1/2 to 3 hours

Lunch: following the ride

Awards: after lunch

Menu:

c: c

B: B

n: n

Photographer:

Patty Magginetti will be at the ride to take everyone`s pictures on trail. You can purchase pictures directly from her.

Ride Information:

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 ( ie. meals, electrical hook ups and stall fees):

Breakfast - $2.00 Lunch - $ 7.00

Additional Contests:

Most authentic dress

Directions Info:

For More details contact the affiliate above.

Registration for this ride will close ___July 15th__________(2 days before the ride date).