Besides the intangible awards such as the friendships, the beautiful trails, breathtaking views the sweet smell of a pine or spruce woods, etc., ACTRA offers an extensive awards program. This is in addition to the awards presented at each sanctioned ride by ride management.

High point year end awards are given for CTR - conditioning, horsemanship, and trail horse both Junior and Senior. Breeds are recognized by some of our breed associations such as Appaloosa, Arab, Quarter Horse, and Morgan. In the JP division, awards are presented for Trail Horse and Horsemanship for both Junior and Senior.

ACTRA Award Eligibility
Any person may ride in an ACTRA ride, but only ACTRA members are eligible for year end awards. Miles will be accumulated for horses which are registered with ACTRA and for riders who are members of ACTRA.

Mileage Awards
ACTRA recognizes the efforts of both horse and rider and presents accumulated mileage awards. Junior riders are given their first award for 100 miles,250 miles is the first senior award. Further awards are given for 500, 750, 1000, etc. miles. ACTRA membership provides the rider with this privilege. Horses are honored for their efforts on the same scale as for riders. Horses must be registered with ACTRA for a one time fee of $25.00.

Newsletter
Members are provided with an informative newsletter five times a year, which includes a calendar of events, entry forms for rides, clinic information, results of rides, articles on distance riding, etc.

To apply for Atlantic Canada Trail Riding Association membership contact:

Pat Rideout
3540 Route 890
Hillgrove, NB
E4Z 5W6

For a printable version of a membership form click on link below
ACTRA Membership Form

Notes on Cooperation

While this refers to the work place, it can apply to clubs as well.

Nothing will destroy an organization faster than allowing cooperation and teamwork to disintegrate into excessive competition. A little competition is often a good thing. It keeps people on their toes and helps them do a better job. Too much competition, on the other hand, is definitely a bad thing. Some people may wind up spending more time fighting each other than in doing their jobs.

How much competition is good, and when does it become bad? Competition is good as long as people express it by seeing how well they can perform their own jobs. Competition is bad when it goes beyond that point.

Here are some common symptoms of over-competitiveness - perhaps you'll recognize a few: People trying to build up the importance of their own jobs and lessen the importance of others, refusing to extend whole hearted cooperation which others need to do their jobs well, snipping, backbiting, criticism, and obvious personal rivalries between people who can't seem to agree on anything.

There's only one good answer to this kind of situation, that's for the boss to step up the first minute it comes to his attention and put a stop to it. There's no use ducking the issue. If you do, you'll have to live with it forever, and it will probably get worse before it gets better. When you notice tendencies of this kind, call in the people involved and discuss it with them. Point out that you are interested in the best results for the entire organization and you expect them to be the same. Mention the fact that they are judged, not only by what they do, but by how well they cooperate with others. Tell them frankly that you cannot tolerate personal rivalries at the expense of the company. If they are convinced that you mean it, most will put a curb on their personal ambitions and start working 100% for the company.

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ACTRA Membership Besides the intangible awards such as the friendships, the beautiful trails, breathtaking views the sweet smell of a pine or spruce woods, etc., ACTRA offers an extensive awards program. This is in addition to the awards presented at each sanctioned ride by ride management. High point year end awards are given for CTR - conditioning, horsemanship, and trail horse both Junior and Senior. Breeds are recognized by some of our breed associations such as Appaloosa, Arab, Quarter Horse, and Morgan. In the JP division, awards are presented for Trail Horse and Horsemanship for both Junior and Senior. ACTRA Award Eligibility Any person may ride in an ACTRA ride, but only ACTRA members are eligible for year end awards. Miles will be accumulated for horses which are registered with ACTRA and for riders who are members of ACTRA. Mileage Awards ACTRA recognizes the efforts of both horse and rider and presents accumulated mileage awards. Junior riders are given their first award for 100 miles,250 miles is the first senior award. Further awards are given for 500, 750, 1000, etc. miles. ACTRA membership provides the rider with this privilege. Horses are honored for their efforts on the same scale as for riders. Horses must be registered with ACTRA for a one time fee of $25.00. Newsletter Members are provided with an informative newsletter five times a year, which includes a calendar of events, entry forms for rides, clinic information, results of rides, articles on distance riding, etc. To apply for Atlantic Canada Trail Riding Association membership contact: Pat Rideout 3540 Route 890 Hillgrove, NB E4Z 5W6 For a printable version of a membership form click on link below ACTRA Membership Form Notes on Cooperation While this refers to the work place, it can apply to clubs as well. Nothing will destroy an organization faster than allowing cooperation and teamwork to disintegrate into excessive competition. A little competition is often a good thing. It keeps people on their toes and helps them do a better job. Too much competition, on the other hand, is definitely a bad thing. Some people may wind up spending more time fighting each other than in doing their jobs. How much competition is good, and when does it become bad? Competition is good as long as people express it by seeing how well they can perform their own jobs. Competition is bad when it goes beyond that point. Here are some common symptoms of over-competitiveness - perhaps you'll recognize a few: People trying to build up the importance of their own jobs and lessen the importance of others, refusing to extend whole hearted cooperation which others need to do their jobs well, snipping, backbiting, criticism, and obvious personal rivalries between people who can't seem to agree on anything. There's only one good answer to this kind of situation, that's for the boss to step up the first minute it comes to his attention and put a stop to it. There's no use ducking the issue. If you do, you'll have to live with it forever, and it will probably get worse before it gets better. When you notice tendencies of this kind, call in the people involved and discuss it with them. Point out that you are interested in the best results for the entire organization and you expect them to be the same. Mention the fact that they are judged, not only by what they do, but by how well they cooperate with others. Tell them frankly that you cannot tolerate personal rivalries at the expense of the company. If they are convinced that you mean it, most will put a curb on their personal ambitions and start working 100% for the company. Click Here to return to top of this page			There is a Heaven for Volunteers Many of us will be shocked to find When the day of judgment nears, There's a special place in heaven Set aside for volunteers. Furnished with big recliners, Satin couches and footstools, Where there's no committee chairman, No group leaders, no car pools, No eager team that needs a coach, No bazaar and no bake sale, There will be nothing to staple, Not one thing to fold or mail. Telephone lists will be outlawed, But a finger snap will bring Cold drinks and gourmet dinners, And rare treats fit for a king. Who'll serve those privileged few And work for all they're worth? Why...all those who reaped the benefits And not once volunteered on Earth! Author Unknown
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