Registration to participate in clinics has now closed - FULL. Please come and enjoy as a spectator!
Steve Jones Horsemanship (9am)
“From the Ground to the Saddle”
Celebration of the Horse will kick-off with a morning training clinic by professional horseman and long time state equine specialist; Steve Jones. The clinic begins at 9am the morning of the event.
Up to Ten Volunteer Horse/Rider Teams
The clinic will be conducted from the arena and will be open to the public for viewing and learning, with a Q/A session following. Steve will take up to ten volunteers to participate in this clinic with their horses. This will be a fantastic opportunity to address a specific training issue you may be experiencing with your horse, with the assistance of a trained professional to help guide you toward answers and solutions.
Competitive Trail Riding (3pm)
Introduction to judging trail/arena obstacles & Performing obstacles for success
By ACTHA Ride Host and Horsewoman, Kay Carmody of the J Bar K Ranch, Hartman, AR
Performance Critique and Judging Trail Obstacles
ACTHA Judge and Horseman, Kirk Davis
Competitive Trail Riding has become an increasingly supported equestrian sport in the state of Arkansas, both sanctioned and unsanctioned events are held across the state. If you've always wanted to go, but wanted to know a little more about it first, here's your chance! Kay Carmody of the J Bar K Ranch in Hartman, AR, has hosted numerous competitive trail rides with the American Competitive Trail Horse Association (ACTHA) in recent years, as well as casual, unsanctioned competitive rides at her ranch. Kay will introduce 8 obstacles following the American Competitive Trail Horse Association's criteria, describe what is expected of both the horse and rider to successfully perform each obstacle, and discuss the creative twists hosts may implement when setting up their own obstacles. Kay has participated in competitive trail riding as a competitor, judge and ride host with ACTHA, in addition to several other equine sports. She is a great source of information and can help you understand what might be expected from you whether you are considering competing or hosting your own trail events.
Kirk Davis, an experienced ACTHA judge and horseman in his own right, will be judging the trail competition. Ribbons awarded to participants according to their placement. Kirk will close the event with a critiquing session, to help riders learn how they performed well and where they might have approached things differently to improve their scores and performance. This will be a great opportunity to learn about competitive trail obstacles, performing, judging and scoring.
Up to Six Volunteer Horse/Rider Teams
Up to 6 volunteers will be asked to participate in this event as competitors. No experience necessary! There is no cost to participate, try your hand at this fun and exciting equine sport. Are you up for the challenge?
Learn more about the American Competitive Trail Horse Association at www.actha.us
Learn more about the American Competitive Trail Horse Association at www.actha.us
