06-13-2010

Pine Top Ranch
Mendenhall, MS

Ride Name: Mississippi World Record Attempt- Mendenhall

Ride Date:June 13, 2010

Affiliate Contact information:

Name:Karen Craft

Email:[email protected]

Phone no.:601-941-8168

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

Pine Top Ranch is a 135 acre horse ranch with plenty of room to ride! Our trails go through open pasture and wooded areas that haven`t been altered by man in years! Beautiful quiet scenic riding on good trails, horses will not require shoes. We have a limited number of 30-amp/water hookups, so sign up as soon as you can to ensure yours! A negative coggins is required. We have plenty of primitive campsites for those of you who do not require hookups for your trailer or like tent camping.

Portable stalls are allowed (no tie-outs) and must be set up in the stalling area. Dogs are allowed but must be on a leash. We will have a cowboy church service and supper Saturday evening.

Come enjoy a fun & family-oriented weekend at Pine Top and

help horses in need!

Watson Quality Ford has donated caps and drink cups to be given to our riders.

AND

ALL RIDERS WILL BE ENTERED INTO A DRAWING AND TWO LUCKY WINNERS WILL BE DRAWN. ONE WILL WIN $100 DONATED BY WATSON QUALITY FORD AND ONE WILL WIN 5 BALES OF SUMRALL 007 HAY DONATED BY L & N FARMS!!

The drawing will be held after awards are given out.

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

AGENDA:

We are reserving our campgrounds for ACTHA competitors beginning at 2:00 Friday afternoon if you would like to come early. Riding trails will be closed to all riders at 4:00 Saturday afternoon to allow time to prepare for the competition on Sunday. However, our covered arena and open riding pen can still be used. A negative coggins is required.

Check-in Friday at 2:00pm til Sunday morning before 8:30

FRIDAY AFTERNOON & SATURDAY: Check in early, relax and enjoy the trails, covered arena and riding pen.

SATURDAY EVENING: Supper at 6:00 and Cowboy Church at 7:00. Service will be held by Harry Gipson.

SUNDAY: Breakfast: 8:00am

Rider`s briefing: 9:00am

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

Trail will take about 2 - 2 ½ hours, 6-7 miles

Lunch available after the ride

Awards are presented

Drawing for cash & hay

Meal are being provided by Smoky Mountain Grill & Barbeque Restaurant in Mendenhall! Please pay for meals and drinks at concession.

Saturday Supper: Quarter pound burger or pulled pork sandwich (w/bbq sauce on the side), baked beans & potato salad.

Sunday Breakfast: breakfast biscuit w/sausage patty or ham.

Sunday Lunch: Smoked chicken, baked beans, cole slaw.

Drinks available with meals for $1.00 each.

Photographer:

Shannon Johnston Photography will be at the ride to take everyone`s pictures. You can order pictures the day of the ride to be mailed to you. Also, Shannon has graciously agreed to donate a picture of first, second and third place winners in each division! If you want to check out her work go to www.ShannonJohnstonPhoto.com. _________________________________________________.

• Entries limited to first 100.
• Great prizes for 1st - 6th place Open/Pleasure/Junior divisions. _________________________________________________
• 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: electrical hook ups, stall fees, and ranch fee.

Saturday Supper - $5.00

Breakfast - $3.00

Lunch - $ 5.00

Ranch Fee: $10.00

Electrical Hook Up: $25.00 per day

Primitive: $15.00 per day

Stalls: $15.00 per horse/night at campgrounds.

Also some stalls in the main barn across from campgrounds available w/shavings $25.00 per horse/night.

MANDATORY: Each participant/camper is responsible for making sure their camping/stall is cleaned and all trash/shavings is disposed of before you leave.

Additional contests will be:

Best Dog ($5 at check-in)

Best dressed male/female

Best groomed horse

DIRECTIONS TO OUR RIDE:

We are located at 296 Brandon-Williamsburg Rd just off Hwy 13, about 4 miles north of Mendenhall MS.

FROM JACKSON MS: From I-20, take Hwy 49 South exit appr. 30 miles to Mendenhall. Then take Hwy 13 North exit, go appr. 4 miles to left turn on Brandon-Williamsburg Rd. You will see a sign for Pine Top Ranch at the turn.

COMING IN I-20 WEST FROM FOREST/MORTON: Exit from I-20 at Morton onto Hwy 13 South. After going through the 4-way stop at Puckett, travel appr. 5.5 miles to right turn on Brandon-Williamsburg Rd. You will see a sign for Pine Top Ranch at the turn.

COMING FROM SOUTH MISS/GULF COAST: Travel Hwy 49 North to Mendenhall. Exit on Hwy 13 North, go appr. 4 miles to left turn on Brandon-Williamsburg Rd. You will see a sign for Pine Top Ranch at the turn.

Registration for this ride will close June 11,2010 (2 days before the ride date).

If heavy rain expected, rain date will be announced five (5) days prior to ride, otherwise come prepared for some light rain and bring your slicker!