06-13-2010

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Gunnison, CO

Ride Name: Colorado World Record Attempt

Ride Date: 6/13/2010

Affiliate Contact information:

Name: Kathy Morgan

Email:[email protected]
Phone no.: 970-641-0666

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

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

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: Breakfast Burritos _________________________________________________________________

Lunch menu: Hamburgers and Hot Dogs _________________________________________________________________

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 - $5.00

Lunch - $7.00

Electrical Hook Up: $15.00 per day

Stalls: $10.00 per horse/night

Additional contests will be:

Best Dog ($5 at check-in)

Best dressed male/female

Best groomed horse

Rider traveling the fartherest

DIRECTIONS TO OUR RIDE: Riders coming from the West will take Hwy 50 East from Montrose, CO. Parlin is 11 miles East of Gunnison. Once you reach Parlin follow the signs to ride site. Riders coming from the South and San Luis Valley Area will take Hwy 114 to Hwy 50. Turn right on Hwy 50 and about 3 miles east you will arrive at Parlin then just follow the signs. Riders coming from teh East will take Hwy 50 west to Parlin and following signs.

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

If heavy rain expected, rain date will be the same, otherwise come prepared for some light rain and bring your slicker!