06-13-2010

Country Lane Bed & Breakfast
Roseland, LA

Louisiana World Record Attempt

June 13th something quite wonderful is going to happen!

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

Gitty Up!
Dutch Henry

Please join us at the beautiful Country Lane Bed & Breakfast located in Roseland, Louisiana for a friendly competition. Come help bring this great sport to Louisiana! Enjoy the peaceful & quiet country setting. This 8 mile ride is through lovely wooded areas on 518 acres of well groomed trails and beautiful scenery (20 miles of trails in all!) Visit or stay in the lovely Houeye House, the bed & breakfast which was built in 1938 by the current owner`s father from lumber milled from pine timber cut from the property. The property has been in the same family since 1828.

This is a "Casual Competition", not a race or timed event. The trail can be completed leisurely with plenty of time to enjoy the wildlife and scenery and visit with friends
ALL RIDERS, BOTH PLEASURE AND OPEN ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE $25,000 IN YEAR END REGIONAL AND NATIONAL RIDER AWARDS!

There will also be a separate ride on Saturday! You can ride one day or BOTH, see Cajun Comfort CTC II on June 12th to join.

$500 of this rides proceeds will go to our local charity, H.A.R.P. (Hooved Animal Rescue & Placement), please come help support H.A.R.P.

Awards & Prizes

OPEN DIVISION - Ribbons & Prizes for 1st - 6th Place; voluntary jackpot ($20), 1st Place wins a Special engraved belt buckle from Molly`s Custom Silver commemorating this special event! www.mollyscustomsilver.com

PLEASURE/JR DIVISION - Ribbons & Prizes for 1st - 6th Place, 1st Place wins an amazing Robart Pinchless Bit ! Pinchless Bits. A bit so unique we are told it`s the ONLY bit to be patented.

$850 IN ACTHA BUCKS ARE SPLIT UP AT EVERY RIDE!

Cavallo will be giving 50% off of a purchase (with NO shipping charges) for each rider that participates in this spectacular event!

The first fifteen horse and rider teams to register on line will be entered into a drawing to win an ACTHA HAT! (must participate to be entered)

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Fees & Regulations

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 and/or rider $10

All other Fees are due at check-in (fees must be paid prior to ride out, but other services/meals can be added later if the need arises but will depending on availability.

To expedite your check-in process, you may prepay your lodging and meals and any other expenses via paypal, send payment to [email protected] (If you need to know your total, please contact your ride manager, Bridget Hayes, at this email address or by calling 225-937-7808). Prepayments will be taken thru June 4, 2010 otherwise you will need to pay at check-in.

A COPY of NEGATIVE COGGINS is required AND must be submitted at check-in on all Equines (horses and mules) - This will be retained by the facility.
Dogs or other pets must be kept on leashes and not allowed in the pool/cabana area

Entries limited to the first 100.

If heavy rain is expected, rain date will be the following weekend, otherwise come prepared if light rain and bring your slicker!

Registration will close by 5:00 pm CST June 11, 2010, 2 days before ride day, why wait, get your spot now! We are offering for those that come on ride day, you CAN join ACTHA at the ride, however a credit card is required for your membership fee. All other fees will be collected at the ride via check or cash

Rick Bergeron of Right Lead Photography will be at the ride to take your pictures! Visit www.Rightlead.com

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AGENDA
See April 12, 2010 The Cajun Comfort CTC for Friday and Saturdays Agenda

SATURDAY, APRIL 12

6:00pm Check-in & Dinner

SUNDAY, APRIL 13
7:30 - 8:30am Check-in and Free Continental Breakfast
8:30am Rider`s briefing
9:30am Ride Out begins (each group to ride out in 15 minute intervals)
1:00 Lunch
2:00 Dog Contest
2:30 Awards Ceremony

Times may vary depending on when all riders have checked in, all contest are over, judges have checked in and scores are settled and verified

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MEALS

PLEASE RESERVE YOUR MEALS IN ADVANCE IF AT ALL POSSIBLE

Friday Dinner - Jambalaya, salad & fixins $6
Saturday Breakfast - Free Continental Breakfast
Saturday Lunch - Hamburger & fixins $6
Saturday Dinner - Fried Fish & fixins $10
Sunday Breakfast - Free Continental Breakfast
Sunday Lunch - Sandwiches & fixin`s $6
(All meals come with your choice of one soft drink or bottled water)

Weekend Meal Passes are available for for ONLY $25 A REAL BARGAIN!
(Includes all meals Friday Dinner thru Sunday lunch, for your convenience a special bracelet will be issued for Weekend Meal Passes so you don`t have to keep up with individual tickets. You may, however, purchase individual meals at check-in or at the serving line (based on availability), you will be issued a meal ticket per meal. No meal ticket - no meals

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ACCOMMODATIONS

Come for the day, stay one night or stay the whole weekend! If you will be staying Saturday night only for Sunday`s ride, hookups/stalls/paddocks will be available at 6 pm

FULLUSE OF THE GROUNDS, TRAILS, CABANA AND POOL ARE AVAILABLE TO ALL GUESTS AT NO ADDITIONAL COST

DAY USE - $10
Fee per rider for all non-campers or B&B guests. Parking will be available in the Primitive camping area in Top Field, your horse can be kept at your trailer, a water faucet is available at the Southeast corner of Top Field for your convenience.

RV/HORSE TRAILER HOOKUPS - $30

Limited spaces available. Horses cannot be kept overnight at trailers, a stall per rider is reserved for Hookup guests. Please select a stall or paddock when selecting your accommodations. If you need more than one stall, please contact ride mangement to reserve.

PRIMITIVE CAMPING - $15
There is plenty of primitive camping in Top Field. Horses can be kept at trailers by tethering, use of treesavers where there are trees or portable paddocks, or you may select a stall or paddock if available. Generators are permitted only in Top Field. Gates to all areas will be kept closed in the event a horse escapes. All primitive camping will be on a first come first serve basis, come early and pick your spot. A water faucet has been made available at the southeast corner of top field for your convenience.

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS
If camping is not your cup of tea, the hotel is brand new and right down the road from the B&B. Special Group rates have been negotiated! To reserve your room, please contact the Hotel directly at 985-747-0400 and let them know you are with the Cajun Comfort CTC to get the group rate. Please let us know if you reserve a room at the Holiday Inn Express.

HOUEYE HOUSE
Experience true Louisiana hospitality by staying in the bed & breakfast located on the property, the Houeye House. Reservations are to be made with the property owner, Ms. Leah Beth Simpson at (985) 748-5789 visit the website for more information www.bbonline.com/la/countrylane

(Your breakfast is included in your room rates, but will be served out at the cabana instead of in the Houeye House for this event and you will have reserved parking for your truck and trailer at no additional fee).

Country Lane Bed & Breakfast
62058 Simpson Lane
P. O. Box 1017 - Amite, LA - 70422
Roseland, Louisiana 704566
www.bbonline.com/la/countrylane/

LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE

If you have any questions, please contact:

Bridget Hayes, Ride Manager
(225) 937-7808 or
[email protected]

Thanks to discoverhorses.com for spreading the word about ACTHA

DIRECTIONS:
If coming via I-55, exit the interstate at the Amite exit, and head West on Hwy 16, you will turn right at the light after I-55 onto Bennett Road (look for sign "ACTHA CTC"),

OR

Those heading East on Hwy 16 from Montpelier, when you arrive in Amite, you will turn left at the light before I-55 onto Bennett Road (look for sign "ACTHA CTC

ONCE ON BENNETT RD, proceed 2.0 miles, turn left on Siebert Rd (Cypress Sawmill will be on corner, look for sign "ACTHA CTC"), proceed .4 miles, Country Lane B&B will be on your right (look for sign "Welcome to the Cajun Comfort CTC)