American Competitive Trail Horse Association: ACTHA's Barn Cat Contest

Tribute to our Barn Cats sponsored by Mary Ann Kennedy

Inspired by Mary Ann's very popular song "Barn Cat", we've spent the past week giving tribute to Barn Cats across the country residing in ACTHA barns. And now, The Barn Cat Galleries have been posted and voting may begin! Come see the ACTHA Barn Cats, vote for your favorites May 7 - 10 (10pm CST). You may vote once per entry each day, so come back tomorrow and vote again for your favorites to win! The Barn Cat with the most votes wins "The Mary Ann Kennedy Stable - ACTHA Special Edition Box Set" valued at $50.00.

Don't let the Barn Cats down, stop by and pay tribute to the best mousers, lap warmers, twine chasers and mischief makers owned and loved by ACTHA members! Click here to enter the voting gallery: http://a.pgtb.me/jrGHZP

You will notice a popup the first time you vote asking for your permission to access your friend's list. The app will not use your information in any way, nor share your information. It will only access your friend list if you OPT to share your votes with your friends, and will also log votes and prevent unregulated voting, keeping the contest fun and fair!
Be sure to note there are three pages of kitties! One Barn Cat will win. Winner will be announced May 11, 2013. Have fun, and may the best Barn Cat win!

Listen to the Barn Cat Song which inspired this contest, by Mary Ann Kennedy:

Visit Mary Ann Kennedy's website to hear more songs loved and enjoyed by horse and animal lovers: www.maryannkennedy.com

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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