American Competitive Trail Horse Association: New Years' Between the Ears Photo Contest Winners

First Place

Angie Gaines
Espana Silk Grooming Products
www.espanaproducts.com

Second Place
Toni Christopher
Enjoy Yums All Natural Pet Treats
www.alittlepetvet.com

Third Place

Sarah Coquat

Cavallo Ball Cap and Hoof Pick
www.cavallo-inc.com

Fourth Place

Caprice Benson
Colorful Manes and Tails Light Up Hair Extension
www.colorfulmanesandtails.com

Fifth Place

Riccarda Hadfield
Safety Nose Band from Safe Riders Gear
www.saferidersgear.com

Sixth Place
Shirley Paulson

ACTHA Trailer Decal
www.actha.us

ACTHA Events

Competitive Trail Challenge - 6 miles, 6 obstacles, 6 judges…and unlimited fun!
A Competitive Trail Challenge© is an ACTHA competitive trail ride, taking place on private ranches or public parks across the country. The ride itself is anywhere from 6-8 miles long, averaging 6-8 judged obstacles along the way. Obstacles are mostly natural, and each has its own judge, alleviating partiality. Obstacles can consist of crossing water, crossing bridges, opening gates, and maneuvering steep hills to opening mailboxes or putting on a slicker.Rides take about 2 to 2 1⁄2 hours. Usually on a weekend, rides start with a briefing before trail riders head out, followed by lunch and awards. Riders can make a weekend out of it if the facility allows. The CTCs offer 5 divisions - open, pleasure, scout, junior, and buddy.

ACTHA Obstacle Challenge - Off the trail, and all about the obstacles!
Held in an arena (indoor, covered, outdoor) or in a field, an ACTHA obstacle challenge is a day of fun providing a competition with 8 obstacles for open, pleasure, scout, and junior riders to maneuver. The day will start with a riders' briefing and end with the awards ceremony and community. Usually held in the extreme weather months, this format is available to compliment the CTC and to help prepare riders for the trail.

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