American Competitive Trail Horse Association: Member of the Week: Donna Sugg

Risky and Shasta with Donna

Introducing this week's Member of the Week, Donna Sugg of Texas!

"Donna Sugg (and her husband Charlie) have been long time ACTHA Members. What makes Donna so unique (sorry Charlie) is her thirst for learning and great attitude win, lose or draw. She is always there for our local rescues and equine benefits with major involvement in fundraising. Whether it be for the Blue Bonnet Rescue in Austin or helping out in fundraising rides for her local Family Crisis Center to supporting events at Austin's Horse Expo Center she is everyone's go to person for getting things done...but always in the nicest way. Never pushy or assuming.

That's why many of us think she should be ACTHA's member of the week. She is everything ACTHA advocates. Rider, fun person and a giver."

Congratulations to Donna Sugg of Texas, 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