Be a part of a reality TV series while America searches and votes for

America's Favorite Trail Horse

Audition for your share of up to $100,000 in cash, gifts and prizes!

In the process:

Spend more quality time with your horse!

Meet tons of new friends!

Schmooze with celebrities and judges!

Laugh and Learn!

ANY horse can win...here's how it works!

Hey Folks!

We want to help you get to the finals too!  Robert “Jr” McLaughlin has offered to help you and your horse train for the chance to win your share of $100,000.00.  He’s offered to give free clinics to anyone who signs up for the auditions!  He’ll be holding these at Saddle Creek in March & April, plenty of time for you to practice obstacles, and work on your partner’s “horseanality” .  He’ll coach you on improving your communication, finesse, and your horses sensitivity and willingness to perform. 

Robert McLaughlin, Jr. is the 2010 Winner of the West Virginia Trainer Challenge.  He’s studied under Ray Hunt, Buck Brannaman, Curt Pate, Bryan Neubert and others.  He’s worked on ranches out west, started colts, and ridden professional bucking horses.  Now, he focuses on helping people learn better communication with their equine partners and giving horses a solid foundation on the trail through common sense, natural horsemanship methods.

So---Sign up now to get the most benefit of the free clinics “Jr” is offering!  Space is limited to 12 at each clinic, and is only available to those who are registered to attend the ACTHA auditions.  Go to www.actha.us and sign up now!  You don’t have to be a great rider, it’s all about the horse and we’ll help you there too!

We’re committed to helping ACHTA stomp out equine unemployment offering enjoyable casual Competitive Trail Challenges   

Stage 1 - Attend an Audition near you!

When? April 9 - April 24, 2011. Entries are limited!

You will be notified of your day/time/location via mail/email/phone at least 10 days before your audition.

All applications for auditions must be received on or before March 31st, 2011. However, reservations are considered according to space availability in your region and in your age division.

Where? ACTHA will come to you.

How? About 100 horses will be selected as finalists from the regional auditions. They will be represented from 2 age divisions, over 45 and under 45 (must be at least 21 on the day of the audition). Each region will be amply represented in the national finals with a minimum of 10 finalists selected from each region.

Cost? The cost for an audition is $149* There are no additional entry fees for those moving on to stage 2.

(Those needing financial assistance to make the trip to the national finals will have the opportunity to request help.)

Refunds? All audition reservations are 100% refundable (or at your option credited towards other ACTHA activities) as long as you inform us of your change in plans before 3/15/11.

Make your horse a Star! Auditions will be selectively filmed and featured on National and ACTHA TV (coming soon).

Stage 2 - The National Finals, getting ready for America's vote!

All regional winners will be invited to come to the National Finals at the Franklin Family Ranch, near Austin, Texas May 8th - 12th, 2011. From here on, national celebrities will "coach" you to be the best you can be for the cameras and America's viewers!

Festivities will include:

A commemorative DVD and sponsors' gifts will be given to each national finalist.

Awards by America's Vote:

In at least 10 selected episodes America will vote for their favorite horse. The horse with the most votes will win $5,000 for that day's performance. (Can only be won once per contestant ).

On Nationally TV, America's vote will pick America's Favorite Trail Horse Grand Prize Winners!

1st place - $25,000

            2nd place - $15,000

                        3rd place - $10,000