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

Spirit Mountain Saddle Club, on the grounds of Arnold Estates, hopes to be you’re the Equestrian Resort of your desires.

We are within a 10 mile radius of almost every amenity anyone could desire.

If you’re a horse lover, we have 10 miles of riding trails, ridge top with great views, valley bottom with a small creek and little pond which cools the air when it’s simply too hot in August.

Lighted arena, & Round pen both with bleachers.

Padded stalls or small open paddocks.

Accommodations for overnight stays, RV hook ups, Bunk House rooms or large cabins for groups of up to 10 people, all on site and on your riding trail.

Our picnic area by the river with a bath house for your needs, a gazebo for your special events, an elevated stage area for your band, and my best attempt at a white sandy beach for you lounge chair to be at water’s edge.

Other ammenities include:

Our Barn aka. Convention Center with its 3000 sq. ft. game room, it’s 4000 sq. ft. dance floor, 5 each bunk rooms, bar and concession area

If you’re not a horse lover we won’t lock you into our barn (But that’s not bad either, when you see our renevations)!

Within 10 miles we have hundreds of outlet stores, miles of both outdoor and indoor amusements, dozens of theaters and shows.

Dollywood with its vast amusement area and summer water park, diners and restaurants, hiking and fishing in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.

Candidly, we have everything but a white sandy beach with salt water.

I just couldn’t make that happen...

WHY Spirit Mountain? Because we aim to please and strive to be the best at what we do. We hope you have an opportunity to experience the difference at the Spirit Mountian Saddle Club on the grounds of Arnold Estates!

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

Agenda:

Check-in Friday evening or Sat morning before 8:30

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 following the ride

Awards following lunch

Breakfast menu: ______________________________________________________________

Lunch menu: _________________________________________________________________

Photographer:

________________will be at the ride to take everyone`s pictures on trail. You can purchase pictures _________________________________________________.

• 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: meals, electrical hook ups and stall fees

Breakfast - $_6.00___

Lunch - $ ____7.00

Electrical Hook Up: $35.00____ per day

Stalls: $_25.00___ per horse/night

Additional contests will be:

Best Dog ($5 at check-in)

Best dressed male/female

Best groomed horse

DIRECTIONS TO OUR RIDE: See WWW.SPIRITMTN.NET

Registration for this ride will close 06/11/2010 (2 days before the ride date).

If heavy rain expected,come prepared to ride and bring your slicker!