| Polock Pines' LBJ Grasslands Spring Dual CTC |
| Fun, casual Trail Horse Competion for Equine Charity |
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| The first-ever Polock Pines LBJ Grasslands CTC Champion, Linda Bullard |
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Polock Pines will be the host venue for a two-day Competitive Trail Challenge, or CTC, sanctioned by The American Competitive Trail Horse Association, or ACTHA, on April 30 and May 1, 2011. Ride out will be at 9:30am and the challenge will take about 4 hours on day one and 3 hours on day 2. Unlike timed endurance rides, the CTC is comprised of 6 or 8 judged obstacles over a 6 or 8 mile trail ride. Horse and rider alike are judged on a ten point scale for their ability to accomplish each obstacle. Points are tabulated at the end of the ride, and the top six places in each division, Open, Pleasure, and Junior, are awarded prizes and ribbons. You can visit the ACTHA website at www.ACTHA.us for a comprehensive look at the event structure, the horse rescue charities that benefit from this event, and the official rules. You must be an ACTHA member to compete. You will sign up for the ride through the ACTHA website.
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Awards and Prizes
(Each Day)
Open and Pleasure Division; First Place $150 ACTHA bucks Ribbon Cash Award TBD* $120 minimum Second Place $100 ACTHA bucks Ribbon Cash Award TBD* $60 minimum Third Place $50 ACTHA bucks Ribbon Cash Award TBD* $60 minimum Fourth-Sixth Place $25 ACTHA bucks Ribbon Junior Division; First Place $35 ACTHA bucks Ribbon Second Place $25 ACTHA bucks Ribbon Third-Sixth Place $10 ACTHA bucks Ribbon
* Cash Award to be based on rider and sponsor participation.
First place combined-two-day in Open, Pleasure, and Junior divisions win an ACTHA first place BUCKLE!
ACTHA bucks are certificates redeemable at any of the ACTHA sponsor stores on their website. THIS IS FOR THE STUFF YOU USE!
Top 6 finishing places in each division receive points for horse and for rider towards ACTHA season standings.
MONEY-ADDED CASH JACKPOT!
Open and Pleasure Division riders can now enter a voluntary CASH JACKPOT. Payout will depend on the number of riders entered, and the Open Division will have day one $100 ADDED, the Pleasure Division will have day one $50 ADDED. Thanks to Polock Pines Outdoor and Equestrian Experience for this added money. Entry to these events is $20 Open, $10 Pleasure.
More ways to win............
So you think you have a good dog? $5 enters your critter in the 'Best Dog" competition. Dress sharp! awards for " Best Dressed Male/Female"Best groomed horse gets a gift certificate from ACTHA sponsors.
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Entry Fees
Fees payable on-line;
Entry fees; Open Division $58 Pleasure Division $58 Junior Division $43 Buddy Rider $40
Fees Payable at the gate;
Jackpot; Open division $20 Pleasure Division $10 Jackpot winnings split dependant on number of participants
ADDED MONEY $100 Open, $50 Pleasure (added money day one only)
RV Camping site with water and electricity $25/night
additional units in same site $14
Primitive camping $10 /night/unit
*NOTE* campers that pay for Friday and Saturday night get Sunday night at no extra charge.
Ranch use fee $10 per horse (one-time fee)
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Feasts;
Friday night. Pre ride jitters dinner. Come on, yall know this works. You all know we'll be cooking and lying getting ready for tomorrow in the 'Ride Management' area! Steal from us or bring your own steak to the grill. Bring your lies, too.
Saterday night between events, we're gonna be sitting around, figuring out who might get those buckles tomorrow, and cook something.
Look. We are gonna cook and have a good time. Probably brisket. Could be some *real* cabrito. Depends on how many show up. Dontations to the charity, although we suggest $15. Just have a good time. there is a Bluegrass Band that whats to come entertain you. We are woking on that.
Saterday morning breakfast;
Continental stuff will be available beginning at 700am for $3 each.
Saterday Lunch;
After the ride, a Great American hamburger lunch will be served. You may purchase lunch for $6 donation to the charity. Awards will be following lunch.
Saterday night; Dinner. BBQ. Nuff said.
Sunday breakfast; continental. $3 to the charity, please.
Sunday after the ride; Texas chili-dogs. Good uns. with jalapenos, cheese, onions, and all that stuff. Yum! Chips, drinks, $6 to the charity, please.
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ITINERARY
Friday, April 29
Check-in all day.
Ride the LBJ Grasslands at your leisure. The westerly Orange Trails are OFF LIMITS to event participants. You will be shot if we catch you there. Or mabe publicly hung. Or both.
Saterday, April 30
7:00am-9:00 am check-in. breakfast available
9:30am riders briefing
10:00am-11:15am ride out (assigned ride out times every 15 minutes)
3:00pm last rider in
2:00-4:00pm lunch served
4:00 (approx) awards
7:00pm Dinner is served. The band plays on.
Sunday, May 1
7:00am-9:00 am check-in. breakfast available
9:30am riders briefing
10:00am-11:15am ride out (assigned ride out times every 15 minutes)
2:00pm last rider in
12:00-3:00pm lunch served
3:00 (approx) awards
All Day Ride the trails or enjoy the grounds at your leisure.
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Payment method;
Payment for entry fees will be made via the internet at ACTHA's website ( www.ACTHA.us)
Jackpot entries will be paid in cash only at check-in.
Payment for all other services will be in cash only at check-in or at the concessions area.
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SPONSORS AND VOLUNTEERS NEEDED. TO HELP OUT, PLEASE CONTACT RICHARD BLAKE AT sales@PolockPines.com. THANKS FOR YOUR HELP!
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