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ACTHA RIDE June 27th 2015

6/30/2015

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WOW! What an awesome event! The weather was perfect. Catered breakfast and lunch. Lots of riders and volunteers all came together to make this ACTHA ride a huge success.

We would like to thank:
Sandi Hirsekorn
Jocie Wilson & Camryn Kazemir
Bonnie Jacobs & Leanne Green
Cindy Simpson &  Kelsey
Shannon Elliot & Sharon Bell
Kelly Johnson & Jalaine Knott
Jesseca Johanson & Alice Johnston
Leslie & Brent Bachman
Marc & Kayla Blacklaws
Amanda Cole
Carolyn Schmidt & Ester  

For setting up a booth and donations:
 Rescue 100 & Precision Canada


Our Sponsors & Donors
Peavey Mart Spruce Grove, Doug Cole & Zac Seider Spruce Grove Feeds ,James Schellenberger, UFA Spruc Grov Alexander Kulak, Pet Foods Etc. Wes & Cynthia Hohnstein, Baron Blacksmith-Koren LeVoir, Drake Insurance Agency - Massimo Pazienza, Peace Hills Insurance, Ultimixx, TWHAWC, TWHBEA,  




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For anyone curious about how the ACTHA rides are set up:

The day begins at 8am with an on site breakfast. 9am is rider registration, followed by a judges meeting and then rider orientation where the route is discussed and the different obstacles you'll encounter. 10am is the first ride time. (Ride times are picked when you register) The ride is as fast or as relaxed as you make it. At the obstacles the judges are looking for quite horse and riders who can navigate the obstacle at ease. That's not to say your horse will cooperate, but that's half the fun! The obstacles are meant to be challenging but not dangerous. If at anytime you feel there is an issue you can pass the challenge. All judge teams are equipped with radios, so if you are new to trail riding this is a very good place to start. There are different divisions which will have different levels of obstacles, so new or pro, there is something for everyone.
      Once your ride is complete and your horse watered, there is lunch and hanging out with good people. When all the riders have returned the judges are brought back and the points tallied. Finally the award ceremony and prize presentation is held and you can find out how you and your horse did!
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The next TWHAWC ACTHA ride is in Drayton Valley 
September 26th 2015
https://www.actha.us/ride/7666/view

To view all other ACTHA rides https://www.actha.us/events


Our Charity of Choice for this ride was RESCUE 100.
http://www.rescue100.ca/
Once the total raised is released it will be posted.  

Again THANK YOU to everyone who came out. With you we would not have such a successful event!

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Gaited Experience 2015

6/17/2015

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It was wonderful to have Tracy Pinson and Carrie Martin at our 2015 Gaited Experience Clinic.

This is the first time our club has had a Trail Obstacle portion to our clinic, and it was a great addition! Tracy worked with horse/riders who have never seen a Cowboy Curtain or Tarp to a horse that has begun competing in the Extreme Cowboy Races. This was a diverse group of horse/riders which made Tracy's job challenging to find the right balance for all participants. The reactions I heard all weekend were all very positive, as some had never had the chance to try these things at home. For those with more experience it was wonderful to get feedback from someone who's competed at such a high level at Extreme Cowboy Racing.


Carrie Martin's focus was in the round pen and on gait and rider aids. What a difference some small adjustments make. I watched many riders go round and round; and the horse begin to respond with more animation as Carrie made suggestions from the ground. I don't know how she didn't get dizzy from walking all those small circles all day for 18 riders per day.
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Our club wishes to thank Neitak Equestrian for hosting our clinic and supplying a fantastic Saturday night dinner. Carrie Martin and Tracy Pinson for being such wonderful clinicians for our annual Gaited Experience. Thank you to Lisa Adams-Bozak our Clinic Director for organizing everything.  
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