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GREAT AMERICAN TRAIL CHALLENGE

The Great American Trail Challenge will be held on Saturday, April 14th, following the Horse Sale.


Open Division
Trophy Buckle and Prize money (according to number of entries) will be awarded.*
*There must be 8 or more entries for a 50% payback.
There will be 6 placings and awards.


Entry Fee $75.00 if Pre-Paid online by April 4th.
Entry Fee $85.00 if Paid on April 5th or after.
(Entries accepted day of competition)


Youth Division - (17 & Under)
Trophy and prizes (No money paid in youth division)
There will be 6 placings and awards.


Entry Fee $50 if Pre-Paid online by April 4th.
Entry Fee $65 if Paid on April 5th or after.
(Entries accepted day of competition).
**No money payback for the youth class. Trophy and Prizes


This will be a judged event. The competition will be held in the Anderson Coliseum.

The course will consist of natural trail and ranch type obstacles.
Scores will be given on each obstacle.
Horses are to be judged on performance, willingness and disposition.

All breeds and disciplines of riding are acceptable. Negative coggins tests are required.

Stall fee: $25    Shavings sold separately in stall office

IMPORTANT NOTICE: No horses entered in the Trail Challenge can be in, ride, warm up or practice in the Sale Arena's OR Barns until the Horse Sale is over. This includes Anderson Coliseum, covered work arena, warm up arenas or any Sale Barn areas. If you and your horse are found in these areas you will be asked to leave the grounds. Only horses with a lot number and entered in the Horse Sale are allowed in these areas.

When you check in at the Horse Sale Office (on the concourse) you will be directed to a work area for your horse. We thank you and appreciate your cooperation.

All entrants must submit an entry form, agree to the terms and conditions of the release form, and submit appropriate entry fees (stall fees, if applicable).


CLICK HERE TO ENTER TRAIL CHALLENGE


Alternatively, you can download the entry form, print it, and mail in the completed form, fees, and other correspondence:

Click Here to Download Entry Form to Mail In


The entry form is provided in PDF format.
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DOG POLICY:


Dogs are no longer permitted on the Coliseum concourse or at any ring entry point unless crated. All dogs must be on hand-held or tied leashes in or around the barns and parking areas. Pet owners violating this new policy will be subject to a $100 fine.

SEMINAR


Don't miss this great opportunity to see a Top Clinician apply his techniques with trail horses.

TRAIL COMPETITION


Featuring horses consigned to the sale competing over natural obstacles and challenges found on the trail.
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HORSE SALE


A unique, annual horse auction held for trail horses of all breeds.
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VENDORS


Come see our large variety of tack, equipment, horse products, gifts, jewelry, and clothing vendors.
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SPONSORS


We would like to extend our greatest appreciation to our sponsors.
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Come Visit the
ACTHA Booth
at the sale!



American Competitive
Trail Horse Association

will have an
obstacle trail course set up under the covered area for practice and demonstration of sale horses.



BREAKING NEWS!
Check out ACTHA's new Reality TV Series,
America's Favorite
Trail Horse



A Horse For Every Budget...!
With horse & mule breeds of all types and prices for all budgets! Come early and pick out your favorite.