ACTHA Monthly | September 2015 | 10
"Kelly Chapman of Wood Guest Ranch in SE Oklahoma, answered a request from me to train a horse to drive. On the phone she was friendly, confident and sounded just like who I needed to train my Morgan gelding. My arrival at the ranch to deliver my horse, was like a dream come true. The ranch is entered through a welcoming entrance, neat, tidy and organized. Kelly welcomed me as friend and before long we became fast friends, riding together, talking, laughing and getting to know her family.
Over the next months I visited several times, sometime staying in one of the comfy camper trailers or camping in my own trailer. I had just heard about ACTHA, it sounded like a fun idea and I just suggested to Kelly I thought her place would be just right for an ACTHA competition. With support from the local Cowboy Church, friends and family, Wood Guest Ranch has become a favorite ACTHA competition. Each ride has gotten better and better with Kelly’s fun ideas, great obstacles, beautiful setting, and of course prizes. Riders of all ages and ability are able to have fun, be challenged and make new friends."
Lynnae Englund
"I was lucky enough to attend Kelly's first ride and I have been hooked from that day on. I know it’s not the closest ride I can attend, but it’s one I really look forward to competing in. It’s easy to access the Ranch from the highway and the amenities are great. It is such a relaxed atmosphere it makes for a good weekend of riding. I love the trails and the scenery. I take all the opportunities to look for the Boggy Creek Monster….
We are waiting patiently for the water to recede so we can ride the trails across the creek. The diversity of wildlife animals are always good for my equine friends to get acquainted with, and you can always expect the unexpected on Kelly’s obstacles, they are quite entertaining.
So come experience a wonderful group of people and that’s what makes this ride so enjoyable. I can't say enough about Kelly and Patty and the many others involved that make this ride a first rate experience. Enjoy and many Happy Trails!"
Mara Thomas