Tucker Trail Saddles, known for providing hours of ultimate trail comfort, is the official saddle of the American Competitive Trail Horse Association (ACTHA).

The ACTHA is a national presence with casual and fun Competitive Trail Challenges (CTC) all across the U.S. Competitors ride a five to 10 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. Horse and riders who place in each division are awarded prizes from a variety of sponsors, and the ACTHA maintains a database of points earned by each horse.

The ACTHA will present year-end High-Point awards at the conclusion of the ACTHA riding season in June. The year-end High-Point Champion will be awarded a special trophy lettered Tucker saddle. The High-Point winners from each region will be awarded special trophy Tucker tack sets.

“When you think of Tucker Saddles, you think of comfort, trail, and fun. We were looking for an organization to team up with, and we found it with ACTHA,” said Mark Jemelka, general manager of Tucker Trail Saddles.

The American Competitive Trail Horse Association was started in 2006 by two horsewomen that wanted a fun, casual trail competition. The mission of the ACTHA is to promote the great American trail horse through these casual trail competitions while raising money for horse rescues and charities. Up to 50 percent of ACTHA’s proceeds are donated directly to charity. 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 their website at www.actha.us

Tucker Trail Saddles are known for their signature Ultimate Trail Comfort. With the patented Gel-CushT shock absorbing seat incorporated into every Tucker trail saddle, riders all across the world experience ultimate comfort for hours on the trail. The Tucker saddle brand began over 32 years ago and is dedicated to the art of saddle making. Tucker’s skilled craftspeople are committed to preserving tradition while progressing the technology of saddle mastership. Tucker products are proudly made in Yoakum, Texas, and are sold through a network of authorized dealers; visit www.tuckersaddles.com to learn more.