Country Tough Trail Versatility
Country Tough Trail Versatility (CT2V) originated in 2018 at a century-old farm in central Missouri, called Von Holten Ranch, owned and operated by Brandy and David Von Holten. It has been family-owned since 1906.
CT2V is designed to increase safety while developing a family atmosphere revolving around trail competition and riding. A solid trail horse must embody the skills used to navigate through any situation and have a trusting relationship; both of which will be tested in CT2V.
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CT2V has three main elements: trail, ranch horsemanship, and obstacles.
Trail is an actual trail with minimal or no outside obstacles.
Ranch Horsemanship is designed to guide riders through increasing skill sets/maneuvers as they progress in the organization and in their horsemanship.
Obstacles are designed to test the relationship between the equine and rider with the use of practical and useful obstacles.
Multiple In-Hand options were added to support the growth of young and developing horses and showcase the advanced relationship between handler and equine.
Country Tough Trail Versatility is designed to create a platform for the trail horse to join the ranks of other disciplines and not be “just a trail horse”.
The three CT2V competition opportunities
Local | State | National Championship
A competition is considered a local competition if it's not a state or national championship. It can be a series or a single event. For 2026, every competition is a national championship qualifier. Local competitions have the freedom to offer a specific number of ribbons and not host all divisions.
A state championship must recognize at least the top 6 with ribbons in every division. They must have all divisions for competition. It can be a series or a single event. Every competition is a national championship qualifier.
There is one national championship hosted by Von Holten Ranch LLC. The national championship will be at Von Holten Ranch in Mora, Missouri, or at the Missouri State Fairgrounds in Sedalia, Missouri. For the national championship, there must be ribbons for the top 10 and buckles for the champion and reserve champion.
About the Founders
Von Holten Ranch has been family-owned since 1906, and David and Brandy became the 4th-generation owners. It's been a trail and event facility for over a decade. Brandy is the adventurous cowgirl with dreams bigger than Texas, and David is the humble construction worker who's brave enough to try to tame her. In horse terms, she's all go, and he's all whoa.
They have hosted events for many different obstacles and trail associations, while focusing on trail riders, all-inclusive vacations for trail enthusiasts, and mounted archery.
David and Brandy come from extremely vast backgrounds and understand the importance of being well-rounded. They realized that a competition was needed to embrace the importance of a solid trail horse.
CT2V was everything Brandy wanted to do with her horse and mule, and what the equine industry needed.
Before CT2V, David was a motorcycle racer and woodworker, and Brandy was an international full-contact fighter and science instructor.
David now builds custom furniture, equine obstacles, and manages the ranch and cattle operation. Brandy writes children's books, developed a podcast, hosts homesteading workshops, and is the marketing and creative drive behind Von Holten Ranch and CT2V. David never really tamed her; he just learned to go with the flow and enjoy the active pursuit of helping the cowboy way of life continue to the next generation. CT2V is Brandy's creation, with David's support.
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