06-13-2010

Biltmore Estate
Asheville, NC

North Carolina World Record Attempt

June 13, 2010

Affiliate Contact information:

Name: Paula Mierop

Email: [email protected]

828-863-2770 (store) or 828-817-3053 (cell)

UPDATE - 5/24/10!! - Look below for new info on food and prizes!!!

Update - 5/27/10!! - More Stalls Available & New Prizes!!!

WOW!! Come & Ride at the world famous Biltmore Estate!

Join us in the Blue Ridge mountains and ride the lovely trails of the Biltmore Estate!

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

Completed in 1895, George Vanderbilt`s 250–room French château is a real life wonder. Enjoy a self–guided visit of America`s largest home® and learn about the families who lived and worked here. Frederick Law Olmsted, whose designs include New York`s Central Park, took on the monumental task of planning the estate`s gardens and grounds. Discover his mastery of landscape design through acres of beautiful gardens and our grand Conservatory.

A self–guided visit of Biltmore House & Gardens is included in estate admission. In–depth audio tour and guided specialty tours are available.

Biltmore Equestrian Center would need to collect $40 from each rider ($15 Estate Admission, $25 Trail Fee). Competitors who wish to camp with their horses at their trailers the night before would be charged a $15/person/night fee. Some turnouts/paddocks available - please let us know what you need!

Anyone wishing to stay the weekend with us, or tour the House can make those arrangements through the Biltmore office and there will be additional fees.

• Entries limited to first 100.

STALL INFO: call the Biltmore Estate Equestrian Center at 828-225-1454, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. If they are out of room we have 40 portable stalls available at the WNC Ag Center! It is just south of Asheville and right off of I-26. Stalls are in the Livestock Sales Arena just inside the main gate. Prices are $22 for one night and stay for 2 nights for just $28! Call the main office at 828-687-1414 and tell them you are with the ACTHA ride. Possible parking for self-contained trailers, but you need to ask them. It will take about 1/2 hour to get from WNC Ag Center to the Biltmore Eauestrain Center!

• PRIZES!
• Great prizes for 1st - 6th place Open/Pleasure/Junior divisions. Hint - Flag day is coming!

Great new prize - rider with most PLUSES will receive a THREE night stay at The Settlement at Thomas Divide!

http://www.thomasdivide.com/

Bring your horses, your best friend & have a great time!

(In event of a tie, rider with higher score will receive prize.)

New Prize - Certificate for 2 stalls & a campsite for a 2 night stay at Leatherwoods!

http://www.lwmtns.com/

FOOD!

We will have breakfast & lunch available at a nominal charge. Chocolate in some form WILL be on the menu!

UDATE!! You need to signup for food before the event! Please help us out by letting us know how hungry you will be! Breakfast just $3.00 Lunch just $7.00 Yum, yum!

• FUN!
• Well we hope so anyway!
• Open, pleasure, junior, and buddy divisions. See the FAQ page for questions regarding the divisions.

Agenda:

Check-in Sunday morning begins at 8:00 am at tent

Rider`s briefing: 9:00 am at tent

Ride out starts at: 9:30 am

Please stay for awards!

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.

DIRECTIONS TO OUR RIDE:

Biltmore Estate

Directions: Exit 50 off I-40, follow signs to Biltmore Estate. Enter through main Biltmore Estate entrance and follow "Horse Events` signs. Plan on a 15 minute drive from the main gate to the BEC (Biltmore Equestrian Center). Park on the far side of the big tent. Check-in will be at the tent.

Detailed directions available at www.Biltmore.com

1 Approach Road
Asheville, NC 28803

Registration for this ride will close 2 days before the ride date.

If heavy rain expected, this ride will take place, come prepared and bring your slicker!