This New York "GUINNESS WORLD RECORD RIDE for the RESCUES" will happen on JUNE 13, 2010 at

Little Valley Riders` Club, Inc.

The "Y" at Routes 353 & 242
Little Valley, New York 14755

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Hi all you trail riders! Now is the time to sign up to Ride for the Rescues! The ribbons are here--and they`re really nice. Great prizes are arriving daily. I hope you decide to join up for this experience and have a wonderful time with your horse and riding buddies while helping our equine friends in need at the same time. I`ve ridden the interesting and varied trail twice in the past 4 days, and your path is brightly decorated with orange ribbons. Come with friends and family; you can actually ride together on this trail. Email me at [email protected] or call (716) 401-9172 for questions.

Please scroll all the way down this page for more info. Thanks, and hope to see you in Little Valley next Saturday and/or Sunday!

Renee

P. S. The Chuckwagon Supper and Show is on Saturday night, not Friday. The President of the New York State Horse Council attended this event last fall and said it was "Wonderful!"-- she highly recommends you try it. You have a choice of steak, chicken, or roast beef. Sides are candied carrots, roasted potatoes, beans, & biscuits. Fruit cobbler is the dessert. Entertainment follows. Cost $25.00 per adult. Special pricing for children`s dinners. Reservations required.

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

World Record Attempt - "Ride for the Rescues!" June 13, 2010

Howdy Folks,

By golly how many times do you get to be part of a big deal? I mean a really big, wonderful deal. Not too often, I reckon! Well hot dang here`s your chance! In keeping with ACTHA`s mission to raise much needed funds for Horse Rescues and Charities, thousands of riders all across the USA will be steppin` into their stirrups on the same exact day to ride in ACTHA sanctioned Competitive Trail Challenges.

Never before has such a group of top-shelf and generous sponsors, organizations and riders come together for such worthwhile cause. Sadly never before has there been so great a need. We at ACTHA know how much the noble horse means to each of you – How much the gallant horse has given to shape the world! Let`s rally together and offer a token of thanks!

You are herewith invited to help set the Guinness®World Record for The Largest Trail Riding Competition! Not just for fun – even though you can count on it bein` a heap of fun – but for all the good it`ll do, too! Round up your family, friends and horse and sign on for this World Record Ride. If we break the record, you`ll not only have done your part to help raise thousands of dollars for deserving horses - All proceeds from this event go directly to Equine Charities - And you will be part of a Guinness World Record! HECK...LETS MAKE IT THE LARGEST ONE DAY GATHERING OF HORSE AND RIDERS IN HISTORY!

So go to www.actha.us for details and to sign on!

Gitty Up!

Dutch Henry

Participants must register on line to join the ride. Please visit www.actha.us

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Particulars for Little Valley Ride:

Be prepared to have a fabulous time riding, eating, competing in a casual manner, singing (if you are so inclined!), and winning lots of prizes--truly there are prizes galore, both from national and local sponsors!

Check-in Saturday or Sunday morning before 8:00 a.m.

SATURDAY`S AGENDA:

In the afternoon we will have a fun obstacle course set up in the huge outdoor arena.

*SATURDAY EVENING: Special Event! Chuckwagon Supper Show! The spirit of the Old West comes alive in Little Valley, N.Y. with a Chuckwagon Supper and Western Show. Experience real western hospitality on a working horse ranch, with an evening of family entertainment you`ll never forget. Come enjoy a rib stickin` old style western meal followed by a western music family entertainment show!

Dinner includes your choice of one meat: steak, grilled chicken breast, OR

slow-roasted roast beef -- and roasted potatoes, candied carrots, baked beans, biscuits, and some kind of fruit cobbler for dessert.

Price: $25.00 includes dinner and show

Kids under 8: Free roast beef dinner with a paying adult. Special deals for ages 9-17. Call 716-938-6313 to make the necessary reservations. See you there!

SUNDAY`S AGENDA

Breakfast: 7:00 a.m. Breakfast pizza and coffee.

Riders` briefing: 9:00 a.m.

Ride out: 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. You pick a departure time so riders are spaced out.

Trail will take about 2 - 2 ½ hours, 6-7 miles, 6 judged obstacles. Three divisions. A very generous number of prizes!

Lunch following the ride --Subs (ham, turkey, roast beef), and chips.

After the ride we could have a low-key (pun kind of intended!) western singing competition (Song: "Happy Trails to You"), and a horse & rider "join up" event (email me for more info!).

Awards following lunch:

Photographer:

Alex Wright, an experienced equine photographer, will be at the ride to take everyone`s pictures on trail. You may make arrangements to purchase pictures from him.

Fees payable online at actha.us:

• CTC entry fee - $58 pleasure/$58 open/$43 junior/$40 Adult buddy/$35 junior buddy
• New actha 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

Electrical Hook Up: $20 per day--First come, first served.

Tie Stalls: $__10__ per horse/night (Only 8 available).

Additional contests may include:

Best horsemanship Best dog

Best dressed male/female Sportsmanship

Best groomed horse Best vocal rendition of "Happy Trails to You!"

DIRECTIONS TO OUR RIDE: This horseback rider`s heaven is 6 miles from Ellicotville and from Salamanca, New York at this address:

The "Y" at Routes 353 & 242
Little Valley, New York 14755

Registration for this ride will close June 11, 2010.