World Renowned Trail Ride Critic Dutch Henry`s Ride Proclamation for-
Autry Ride - Autry Museum Griffith Park - Los Angeles CA - 4-10-2010
Howdy Folks,
Judy Walker is puttin` on a Celebrity Challenge on Horseback at the Autry Museum and by golly this ho-down`s gonna have more excitement than a run-away stagecoach! This ain`t about to be just any ordinary day in the saddle - Heck no. I`m talkin` about a ride startin` at the Museum and headin` out on the trail to tackle a few obstacles, and ridin` along stirrup to stirrup with a Celebrity or three.
Now what`s goin` on here is the first American Competitive Trail Horse Association sanctioned ride in these parts. ACTHA sanctions Competitive Trail Challenges all across the USA - easy going six to ten mile rides with a few obstacles mixed in to test your horse communicatin` skills. Riders and horses are judged as they tackle each obstacle. You can win fistfuls of ACTHA Bucks and other first-rate prizes on ride day - And pile up ACTHA points for you and your horse toward, Year End National and Regional Awards and cash! With over 300 ACTHA rides planned for 2010, point buildin` will be a cinch! Check out ACTHA at www.actha.us to learn more - like the fact that this year ACTHA has donated over $100,000 to horse rescues and charities!
The staging area is on the Autry Museum Grounds with plenty of parking next to the museum. The Los Angeles Mounted Police and Cadets will be on hand to help with directing traffic and other important duties. Plan on arriving Saturday by 8am so you`ll have time to visit the Museum Café before Ride Briefing at 9. Ride out at 10.
Judy`s laid out a course, complete with six obstacles, on the Skyline loop circling the Los Angeles Zoo with breathtaking views of the San Bernardino Mountains. As you ride along takin` in those sights, and takin` on those obstacles, keep an eye out for the photographer who`ll be happy to immortalize you in an action shot with the luminary of your choice!
After the ride, tend your horse, grab your eatin` irons, and hustle over to the Patio for lunch and rub elbows with all the Big Shots while you wait for the judges to announce the winners, scores and awards. A little braggin` about your horse is okay too.
Sorry we can`t tell you who the Big Shots are gonna be - TOP SECRET! The only way to find out who they are and to get photos and autographs with `em is to step up to the challenge!
So there you have it folks, I don`t reckon you can top a day ridin` with all sorts of VIPs, a political figure or two and a few Celebrities while you take in The Museum of the American West, The Los Angeles Zoo and the fabulous Griffith Park. Hot dang I figure that`s a whole lot of excitement for one day! Folks this gatherin` is a fundraiser for the Autry Museum, so tell all your friends to saddle up too.
Dust off your hat, brush your horse, load your rig, and cut a path for the Autry Museum!
For more info call Judy Walker at 818-551-1251.
Gitty Up!
Dutch Henry
The Autry Ride, which will begin with a breakfast on the plaza in front of the Museum of the American West, will take the Skyline loop through Griffith Park circling the Los Angeles Zoo with spectacular views of the San Fernando Valley and San Bernardino Mountains, plus the condor cages of the Zoo. Staging will be at the Autry Museum Parking Lot the day of the ride. We are hoping for a celebrity turnout, so stay tuned!
For Riders that want to come in prior to ride day, Temporary boarding at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center must be coordinated and approved in advance by Dale Perkins, Boarding Manager at (818) 333-1416. Temporary board including feed, bedding, stall cleaning and limited use of the facility is $30.00 per horse per day. Temporary board in the show barns includes only a stall and limited use of the facility is $20.00 per horse per day. More information can be found at: http://www.la-equestriancenter.com/
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: Museum Café will have full breakfast choices.
Lunch menu: Museum Café will have full breakfast choices.
Photographer:
Photographer to be announced. will be at the ride to take everyone`s pictures on trail. You can purchase pictures Soon to be announced.
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 Soon to be announced!____________________________
Open, pleasure, junior, and buddy divisions. See the FAQ page for questions regarding the divisions.
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 - $ Buy your own
Lunch - $ Buy your own
Electrical Hook Up: $____ per day TBD
Stalls: $20-30 per horse/night
Additional contests will be:
Best dressed male/female
Best groomed horse
DIRECTIONS TO OUR RIDE:
The Autry National Center is located at the junction of the I-5 Fwy and the I-134 Fwy in Los Angeles.
If you are coming off the I-5 Fwy going North, take I-5 N exit toward Sacramento, Follow signs for Zoo Dr. and merge onto Zoo Dr. Turn Left at Western Heritage Way, destination will be on the left. Look for the parking lot marked Autry Ride.
If you are coming off the I-5 Fwy going South, take the Alameda Exit going West and turn right onto Alameda, go to Victory Blvd and turn left to Riverside Drive. Turn left on Riverside Drive to Zoo Dr and turn left, continue onto Western Heritage Way and your destination will be on your left. Look for the parking lot marked Autry Ride.
If you are on the I-134 coming East, take exit 5A toward Victory Blvd/I-5 N, turn right at Riverside Drive, Turn left at Zoo Dr., continue onto Western Heritage Way and your destination will be on your left. Look for the parking lot marked Autry Ride.
If you are on the I-134 coming West, take I-5 N exit toward Sacramento, Follow signs for Zoo Dr. and merge onto Zoo Dr. Turn Left at Western Heritage Way, destination will be on the left. Look for the parking lot marked Autry Ride.
Registration for this ride will close __April 8___________(2 days before the ride date).
If heavy rain expected, rain date will be ________________, otherwise come prepared for some light rain and bring your slicker!
