Sponsors large and small, from associations, teachers of the horse, publishers, insurance companies and the mighty manufacturers in the horse industry (even outside the industry) have embraced the gargantuan efforts of ACTHA to facilitate 1,000 events during March for the major benefit of as many of the 850 PATH Therapeutic Centers as possible.
"It's been breathtaking," states Robin Tilghman, ACTHA's Chief Operating Officer and originator of the idea. "It's hard to believe but every day more products and commitments roll in. Our small distribution center is stretched to the gills with prizes and gifts awaiting delivery to all the Shamrock Rides coming up and the multitudes in the planning stages.
The outpouring has definitely been greater than anything ACTHA has ever experienced. Our two Guinness World records are even dwarfed by this effort. But most importantly the good it's all about to do, well, I’m just proud to be a part of it!"
The credentialing body, PATH Intl. will receive needed funding from ACTHA itself. As always 20% of ACTHA's gross member rider proceeds go to an eligible charity and in the case of Shamrock Rides this charity will be the credentialing body, PATH Intl. But the lion’s share of the funds raised from the events will go to the PATH Therapeutic Center hosting the event and the other hosts choosing PATH Intl. as their charity of choice. “The boots on the ground are always the ones benefitting the most” states Barbara Landes, ACTHA’s Ride Host Coordinator.
ACTHA hopes to shine the light on all therapeutic riding centers. ACTHA is sure the hearts of the horse owners everywhere will open and support their local centers....they just need to be made aware. We’ve NEVER seen them let a good cause down, and this is a great one.
A partial list of the early contributors follows. ANYONE WISHING TO JOIN WITH ANY CONSIDERATION IN PRODUCT LARGE OR SMALL PLEASE CONTACT ACTHA. 877-99-ACTHA (22842) YOU WILL BE ACKNOWLEDGED THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.
Listed Alphabetically
AIHR
Allen Financial Insurance Group / The Equestrian Group
APHA
Appaloosa Horse Club
Arabian Horse Association
Barbara Schulte
BHH Equine Media
Cashel
Cavallo Horse & Rider
Central States Horsemen
Chelsie Natural Horsemanship
Circle Y Saddles
Elite Equestrian
Equitrekking
Espree
From the Horse's Mouth
Goin Western
Gypsy Vanner Horse Society
HealFast Therapy
Holistic Horse
Horseback Magazine
Horse City
Horse Digest
Horse Owner Today
Horse Quencher
Horse-Coupons.com
I.P.A.A.
Ken McNabb
Kenny Harlow
Lynn Palm
Merit Coaching
MFTHBA
Monty Roberts
Morgan Horse Association
Mountain Horse USA
Namar Mustangs
NAPHA
National Reining Horse Association
Palomino Horse Association
Parry Tack and Harness
National Walking Horse Association
Ovation Riding Helmets
Paso Fino Horse Association
Paul’s Pet Products
Pinto Horse Association
Purina
PleasureHorse.com
Rate My Horse Pro
Real Time Equine
Red Hats and Purple Chaps
Riding Fear Free
Rocky Mountain Horse Association
Rod’s Western Palace
Show Horse Today
The Stagecoach West
Stolen Horse International
South West Horse Trader
The Aiken Horse
The Heartland Horse Trader
The Texas Horseman
Tucker Saddlery
TWHBEA
U.S. Lipizzan Federation
UMH/AGMH
USRider
Valley Horse News
We 3 Equines
Western Horseman