06-13-2010

Covington Park
Morongo Valley, CA

Ride Name: Morongo Valley World Record Attempt

Ride Date: 6/13/2010

Affiliate Contact information: Morongo Valley Trail Riders Association

Email: [email protected]

Phone no.: 760 799-4506

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

Howdy Pardners,

Morongo Valley Trail Riders are proud to announce our participation in the world record attempt to raise funds for horse rescues and charities, to be held on June 13, 2010. We will meet at Covington Park in Morongo Valley for an outstanding and scenic desert ride. This area is famous for "birders" as there are hundreds of bird species here. There are plenty of shade trees in the park, beautiful views of Mt. San Jacinto and Mt. San Gorgonio and expansive desert vistas. We are in the high desert at about 2500 feet elevation so our weather is 10-15 degrees cooler than the lower desert. The park has trailer parking, restrooms and water available. The trails are fine for the novice rider and have areas that will challenge the more advanced horse and rider. We will have coffee and muffins available for breakfast. Lunch will be delivered to you upon your return from your ride from our own Morongo Cafe. We will have a variety of burgers and sandwiches from which to choose. Entertainment will be provided by Richard and may include John Wayne imitations, dancing and square dance calling for those wantin to kick up their heels after they ride. We are so very excited to be a part of this historical day for the horse. Come join us for some fine trail riding, fine horse training and fine folk and be a part of this work for the horse rescues! It will be a great day, an historic day for us and for the noblest of creatures, the horse. Further information can be found at the ACTHA website and please feel free to give me, Claudia, a call at 760 799.4506. See you there!

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

Agenda: Check in: Sunday morning before 7:30 a.m.

Rider`s briefing: 8:00 a.m.

Ride out: 8:30-10:30

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

Awards following ride Entries limited to first 100.

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. Best dressed male/female Best groomed horse

Addtitional Fees: A $5.00 fee will be collected at registration on the day of the ride per hores/rider team. This fee is collected to comply with State Equestrian show/competition law. ACTHA and their Affiliates comply with all State and Federal regulations governing Equine Shows and Competitions.

Camping: overnight camping will be allowed. This will be dry camping, portable corrals will be allowed to be set up on a grassy area. Tent camping will also be allowed. Please bring buckets to clean up after your own horse. Manure deposit location will be set-up on the day of the event. Living quarters will be allowed. Round Pen and arena will be available first come first serve. There will be an overnight camping fee of $10.00 for each truck/trailer rig.

Food: Muffins and Coffee will be available the morning of the ride. Morongo Cafe will be supplying lunch. Lunch orders will be taken at Sign-up. The menu will consist of Burgers, Veggie Burger, Sandwiches with a drink combo. The cost will be $8.00.

DIRECTIONS TO OUR RIDE: From Interstate 10, take Highway 62 north to Morongo Valley. Turn right on Park Avenue. Parking near end of street, on your right, in front of ballfield. Registration for this ride will close June 11, 2010. Riding is an outdoor activity, please come prepared. Please check back for additional details.