Jody Carper, Official Announcer and Sponsor of the ACTRA

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ACTRA & Cactus Saddlery

Dustin Noblitt COO of the Pro Equine Group invited ACTRA’s decision makers to the owner of the Pro Equine Group, Dennis Carroll’s ranch in Santa Ynez, California. ACTRA National President Clyde Saunders, Vice President Garry Rogers, National Director Jim Waggoner along with Business Manager Mike Sweeney took Dustin up on his invitation. Cherie Gilliam and Tony Wilson of Cactus Saddlery were there to help design the 2013 ACTRA National Finals Saddles.

The group had a pretty tough job trying to improve on the 30th Anniversary Saddles from last year. Everyone was up for the challenge and when it was all said and done, everyone had big smiles on their faces. They were confident that the Members will be very happy with this year’s saddles.

The group ended the day by discussing new ideas for the Arena Operators trophy packages. It was agreed that a different look was something they wanted to do. A new brochure will be designed and sent out to the Arena Operators in the next few weeks.

The day ended with a great dinner in down town Santa Ynez. Garry Rogers said it best as he toasted the group by saying that it was a great feeling when partners work together to achieve success. Here here!

The next morning the group got together again to discuss the future of the partnership. Both groups felt the partnership had been a success and a new 3-year commitment was in everyone’s best interest.

As the meeting was about to end and everyone felt that it was a huge success, the Pro Equine Group had one more thing they wanted to do to show their appreciation. They donated the 3 saddles they had made for the new brochure and meeting to the ACTRA Catastrophe Fund and the ACTRA Scholarship Fund!!! Dennis, Dustin, Cherie, Tony, you really know how to make your partners feel appreciated, thanks again for the wonderful hospitality!

On behalf of all the ACTRA Members a big tip of the Resistol and Thank you for all you do for ACTRA!

Check out the website for the most up to date information on what’s going on in ACTRA www.actra.org .