American Competitive Trail Horse Association: Member of the Week: Alexa Sorensen

Alexa and a Veteran from the 3Y ride in 2012.
Thank you, Photographs by Smooch for the photo!

Introducing this week's member of the week, Alexa Sorensen!

"Alexa has been an active ACTHA member since August 2012. Alexa has been able to compete sporadically since joining, but unfortunately has been afflicted with health problems to keep her from competing. Fortunately these health problems have not keep Alexa from being a part of our ACTHA family in Florida. Alexa has been an invaluable and irreplaceable volunteer with running all the ACTHA rides she attends….even if it is in a cast. Alexa makes sign-in registration a breeze and maintains superb organization when sending ride out groups to hit the trail. Alexa’s main concern is that everyone at ACTHA rides has an amazing ride and fosters camaraderie amongst all riders."

Congratulations to Alexa Sorensen of Florida, for being this week's Member of the Week! Many thanks to Molly's Custom Silver for sponsoring this weekly event. Molly's Custom Silver is ACTHA's official silversmith! www.mollyscustomsilver.com

ACTHA Member of the Week nominations remain anonymous. If you would like to nominate an ACTHA member, Ride Host, judge or volunteer, you may do so by clicking here: http://a.pgtb.me/TH6twF. Or, you may send your nomination along with one or two good photos of large size to alex@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.

Read more... https://www.actha.us/hostaride