Ladd Farm will be hosting a Sanctioned ACTHA AOC (ACTHA Obstacle Challenge) event. Following the sanctioned event will be presentations of awards, lunch and a guided pleasure ride. We will also be awarding prizes for other categories, such as best dressed, Safety award, Horsemanship!

Registration is now open!  Online registration only!  Here is the link to register 

What is an AOC (ACTHA Obstacle Challenge) Event?

ACTHA Obstacle Challenge (AOC)?

Held in an arena (indoor, outdoor, covered) or in a field; 8 to 16 ACTHA obstacles, 2-4 judges; Riders enjoy an opportunity to further their horsemanship skills in an enclosed setting by completing a set of 8 obstacles along an obstacle course. Riders can bring multiple horses. Enjoy lunch and awards following the competition. Ribbons and ACTHA Bucks will be awarded for Open, Pleasure, Scout, and Junior Divisions 1st thru 3rd place. All obstacles at an AOC are ACTHA approved obstacles located on our OBSTACLES page, set at 60 seconds, giving 8-16 minutes total arena time.

All ACTHA events.

Attendance is open to anyone.

ACTHA’s Mission statement:  To create an enjoyable venue showcasing the wonderful attributes of the great American trail horse and granting them the recognition they so richly deserve. To create a registry open to all breeds and a point designation system which will stay with each horse for its lifetime, thereby adding to their value and distinction. To create and enable humane treatment and employment options for horses in need.

Learn more about ACTHA .

https://www.actha.us