06-13-2010

Kalamazoo, MI
Kalamazoo, MI

Ride Name: Michigan World Record Attempt CTC

Ride Date: 6/13/2010

Affiliate Contact information:

Name: Diane Marcina

Email: [email protected] PREFERRED!

Phone no.: 269-492-0441

JOIN US FOR AN ATTEMPT AT THE WORLD RECORD!!

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

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

Gitty Up!

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!

Dutch Henry

Gitty Up!

Dutch Henry

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

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

Agenda: Check in: Sunday morning 7:00-8;30 a.m.

Rider`s briefing: 9:00 a.m.

Ride out: 9:30-11:00

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

Awards following ride

Entries limited to first 50.

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.

Menu:

Food will be available on a donation basis, which will also go back to Equine Rescues

Photographer:

Will be at the ride to take everyone`s pictures on trail. You can donate for your pictures, which will also go back to Equine Rescues

Camping/stalls:

Very limited stabling available less then 4 miles away

$25/stall, bedding included, no cleaning necessary, bring your own feed/water buckets

reserve/pay for stalls directly to the organizer, 1st come, 1st served

Camping is primitive, horses may be picketed, or stalled in portable stabling

Ford Custer charges a $6/day/vehicle permit

Additional Contests:

Best groomed horse/best dressed rider combo.

DIRECTIONS TO OUR RIDE:

Fort Custer recreation area is located 1/4 mile E of the village of Augusta, on Hwy 96

It`s situated N of Hwy 94, between Kalamazoo and Battle Creek

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

Because of the world record attemp, there will be no rain date for this ride. Please come prepared for some light rain and bring your slicker!