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

"Donna has been an active ACTHA member since August 2012. She was first introduced to ACTHA through ride host Natalie Revels and decided she wanted to check out the ride by volunteering in registration. After the first ride Donna decided she couldn’t volunteer any more…..she JUST had to ride! Since then Donna had faithfully attended as many ACTHA rides she could and is usually one of the first riders to register. Donna always shows up to rides with a contagious positive attitude even when the weather outlook is dreary. Donna doesn’t have an ‘in it to win it attitude’ and just comes to enjoy a weekend of horsey fun (of course the occasional ribbon doesn’t hurt!). Donna’s sheer enthusiasm for each ride she attends embodies the ACTHA spirit."

Congratulations to Donna Winsloe 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.

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