American Competitive Trail Horse Association: Member of the Week: Julia Boston

"Julia Boston is a wonderful young lady, she has attended several of our rides and is currently in 1st place for the Junior Division for the State of California. She is very polite, kind and her love for animals shows in her interactions with each and every one of them. Julia and her POA, Ceasar, make an awesome team. He came to her barely broke and is now very willing, her commitment and effort really show . Julia has been riding independently since she was 5 yrs of age. Her favorite trainers are Parelli, Clinton Anderson & Stacy Westfall. She also hopes to compete in the Extreme Mustang Makeover one day and I'm sure she will succeeded!"

Many thanks to Molly's Custom Silver for sponsoring ACTHA's Member of the Week. Julia will receive a gift of a silver pendant and will be eligible to win a Custom Silver Buckle. www.mollyscustomsilver.com

If you would like to nominate a rider, ride host, judge or volunteer to become our next member of the week, click here >> http://a.pgtb.me/TH6twF

Nominations may also be sent to laurie@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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