Industry Info
Tucker Trail Saddles Continue
ACTHA Tucker Gaited Award
Tucker Trail Saddles, the official saddle of the
American Competitive Trail Horse Association
(ACTHA), will present the Tucker Gaited Award
for the 2014-2015 season to any gaited horse that
accumulates 100 points over his lifetime in ACTHA
events.
The Tucker Gaited Award is dedicated to any
horse that is gaited, to showcase the amazing abilities of the gaited horse, and give recognition that
every horse can be a versatile trail horse. The award
distinguishes the effort put forth by the horse and
rider team with a brand new Tucker trail saddle of
choice. Select models are available with Tucker’s FB
tree fits made specifically for a flatter barreled horse
- conformation typically seen in gaited breeds.
Tucker will help the winning rider decide which
tree fit is best suited for the gaited horse. “This
amazing award of a Tucker saddle ranks on the top
tiers in value for our prestigious medals program,”
states Carrie Scrima, ACTHA Founder.
To earn the points necessary to win the Tucker
Gaited Award, riders must compete at the casual
and fun Competitive Trail Challenges (CTC) that
are all across the U.S. and Canada. Competitors ride
a six to eight mile trail and are judged at obstacles
along the way. At each obstacle, the horse and rider
team is awarded points based on their performance.
ACTHA maintains a registry with a database of
points earned by each horse. All ACTHA members
ride for medal designations which marks their
achievements.
“Tucker saddles have always been designed
with the comfort of the gaited horse in mind with
a flared bar tip for freedom of movement. It made
perfect sense for Tucker Trail Saddles to recognize
gaited trail horses and continue sponsoring the
ACTHA Gaited award,” said Mark Jemelka, Chief
Operating Officer of Tucker Trail Saddles.
The American Competitive Trail Horse Association is entering its seventh year. The dual mission
of ACTHA is to promote full equine employment
while raising money for horse rescues and charities. More than $500,000 has been donated directly to charity thanks to members, thousands of
volunteers, and wonderful sponsor support. With
all breeds and riding disciplines welcome, points
accumulated through the competitive trail challenges stay with each horse for its
lifetime. ACTHA has grown
into a national phenomenon
which has rides all across
the United States. For more
information on the ACTHA,
visit www.actha.us.
About Tucker Trail Saddles
For more than 30 years, Tucker has dedicated
themselves to the development, design and manufacturing of trail saddles and equipment that
provide their signature
Ultimate Trail Comfort for
both rider and horse. Today, Tucker saddles are the
standard in quality and style
for trail riders. With the
patented Gel-Cush™ shock
absorbing seat incorporated
into every Tucker trail saddle, riders all across the
world experience ultimate comfort for hours on the
trail. Tucker products are proudly made in Yoakum,
Texas, and are sold through a network of authorized
dealers; visit www.tuckersaddles.com to learn more.
Contact:
Tucker Trail Saddles
Dara Loudon, Marketing Coordinator
361-293-3501 ext. 285
[email protected]
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