The American Competitive Trail Horse Association (ACTHA) has announced a first of its kind trail horse celebration, honoring the diversity of all of America’s trail horses. The Great American Trail Horse Festival will take place November 5-8, 2015 at the Von Holten Ranch in Mora, Missouri. While ACTHA will host the event they are welcoming all trail horses, organizations and disciplines.

An equine event not to be missed, the festival will include 3 competitive trail challenges, 3 arena obstacle challenges, both with exciting ribbons and prizes! Celebrity Trainers will be running free clinics throughout the festival. The first 100 riders to sign up will be chosen as active participants in the clinics while their fellow riders watch on.

Additional activities are planned as well, including certified judge’s training, vendors, a barn dance, entertainment, karaoke, cash bingo, camping, great meals and more. Von Holten Ranch, a century farm family since 1906, hosts numerous large-scale equine events and competitions. The ranch boasts miles of scenic trails, electric hookups and covered stalls to rent as well as shower facilities. Complete and update information can be found at www.actha.us/festival

The Missouri Fox Trotting Horse Breed Association (MFTHBA) is sponsoring a special high point award at this event. The award will recognize the accomplishment of a registered Missouri Fox Trotting Horse at the event.

 

“This is a great opportunity for the MFTHBA to continue to recognize the many achievements that the Missouri Fox Trotting Horse in ACTHA competition,” shared Dr. Joyce Graening, MFTHBA President. ACTHA and the MFTHBA have worked together as partners for a number of years and this is just one additional way the organizations are working together.