ACTHA Becomes First Official Parelli Partner

American Competitive Trail Horse Association Becomes First Official Parelli Partner

Parelli Natural Horsemanship is proud to present its first corporate partner, the American Competitive Trail Horse Association (ACTHA). A proven training foundation for all breeds, disciplines and horsemen, Parelli Natural Horsemanship is a natural fit for ACTHA, an organization that has become a national phenomenon with sanctioned trail rides and events across the country.

“Both ACTHA and Parelli know only too well the benefits of healthy human/horse relationships. Through our shared values and passion we are both committed to sharing what Pat has taught for years, the importance of adding a purpose to the principles we teach our horses. The result is something that is immeasurably good for both horse and rider,” says Neil Pye, Parelli Director of Media and former 5-Star Parelli Instructor.

One of the main objectives of Parelli Natural Horsemanship is to help create a better world for horses and humans. ACTHA shares this goal and sanctioned rides enable them to support a higher cause: feeding starving horses by donating to horse rescues and charities. With up to 50% of all proceeds going directly to equine charities, ACTHA is making the world a better place for neglected horses and the humans that are working to save them.

“ACTHA invites all natural horsemanship fans to join with us for fun, learning, great outdoor experiences and comfortable competition. Most of all, we encourage you to help us stop the neglect that thousands of horses must endure. There are wonderful rescues doing everything they can…but they need help and we plan on being part of the solution. ACTHA’s goal is to have fun and feel good doing it which we found was a natural fit with our friends at Parelli!” says Tom Scrima, General Manager of ACTHA.

“To be invited in as a Parelli Partner is the pinnacle of our incredible year” states Karen Vangetson, Co- Founder of ACTHA.

As an “Official Parelli Partner” ACTHA will be present at Parelli Natural Horsemanship road events including tours, rendezvous and summits. In addition, ACTHA commercials will begin airing on the new hit TV show “The Horseman’s Apprentice,” produced by Parelli Natural Horsemanship and Parelli web site visitors will be able to find an ACTHA Ride near them at the click of a mouse.

For more information on Parelli Natural Horsemanship, visit www.parelli.com or call 855-PARELLI. To become a member or learn more about ACTHA, visit www.actha.us.

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About Parelli
The Parelli Program, founded in 1981 by lifelong horseman and teacher Pat Parelli, combines in-depth equine psychology and common sense communication techniques into the ultimate recipe for horse and rider success. The Parelli method allows horse owners at all levels of experience to achieve success without force, partnership without dominance and harmony without coercion. Pat and wife Linda are on a mission to make the world a better place for horses and humans, working to inspire, empower and educate through natural horsemanship. Their award-winning educational TV series can be seen on cable and satellite in the USA and UK.