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Judge’s Information
EXCA Judge & Scribe Notes
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1to2 - 1 to 2 hands
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BG - Broke gate
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CH - Charging
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DC - Deviation from course
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DO - Dropped obstacle
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DT – Dropped to Trot
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GM - Gaping Mouth
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HH – Heavy Hands or High Hands
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HW - Hung on wall
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KO - Knocked down obstacle
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LOC – Loss of Control
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LOS – Loss of Straightness
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MO – Missed Obstacle
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OC – Off Course
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OoC – Out of Control
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PS - Poor Stop
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PT - Poor transition
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REF --Refusal
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SC – Simple lead change
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SH – Soft Hands
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TF – Too Fast
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TR – Tight Reins
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TS – Too Slow
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WL – Wrong Lead
If this is your first time taking the Judges test, you may
register for the judge's test on the EXCA Shopping Cart:
http://www.extremecowboyraces.com/judges_test.htm
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Judges are required to successfully complete the Judge’s
Certification test
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Each applicant shall take the test online.
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The fee to take the Level 1 test is $35.00.
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The fee to take the Level 2 test is $40.00 and a Level 2
Application must be filed and approved
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The fee for existing judges to retake either test is $20.
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The fee for Advancement to Level 3 is $35 (see
requirements)
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Once we receive your fee, and you are ready to take the
test, notify Frank Turben at
turben@extremecowboyassociation.com or
602.531.3383.
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Then the test will be set up & you will have 60 minutes
to take the test.
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A score of 90% or higher is required for the Level 1 test
and 94% or higher for the Level 2 test.
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The test will be scored and the applicant will receive
notification of the test results.
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Upon successful completion of the test, the Judge will
receive his/her Judge’s Card and a copy of the latest
edition EXCA Rulebook.
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If you fail the test, you may re-take the test for a fee of
$20.00. If you fail a second time, you must wait 60 days
to take the test again.
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The test will be scored and the applicant will receive
notification of the test results.
All judges must be current members.
Judge's Move Up Criteria
Level 1 represents an entry level opportunity to obtain a
judge’s card that allows you to judge official EXCA contests.
Approval requires successful completion of the Judges exam
and ongoing EXCA membership. Level 1 judges are not
restricted to the size or type of EXCA shows they are allowed
to judge. IAP members will be encouraged to observe and
report on the performance of these judges; negative reports
could result in directives to take specific actions
(education/scribing with experienced judge/other conditions)
before accepting another EXCA judging assignment. EXCA
strongly encourages Level 1 judges to scribe for Level 3-5
judges at every opportunity to help refine their skills.
Level 2 indicates the cardholder has successfully attained a
recognized level of actual EXCA experience through a
combination of actual judging assignments, official EXCA
Judges seminars, and successful completion of the level 2
exam. Level 1 judges may apply for advancement to Level 2
once they complete one of two tracks: Judge 10 official EXCA
shows (or judge a minimum of 5 shows and scribe 5 or more
times for a level 3-5 judge) OR judge a minimum of 2 EXCA
shows and attend (i.e. successfully pass practical and written
testing elements) an approved EXCA Judges seminar. In
either case, the candidate must also pass the Level 2 exam.
Additional work may be required if it is assessed that the
applicant is not yet ready for advancement.
Level 3 is reserved for judges demonstrating an advanced
level of expertise and experience desired for officiating major
EXCA contests - such as Regional and State Championships.
Level 3 judges would also be expected to be able to help
mentor upcoming judges on both correct interpretation of
the rules and unique situations. Judges may apply for
advancement to level three once they have successfully
completed one of two tracks: Judge 15 official EXCA shows
(including 3 different State or Regional Championships) OR
judge a minimum of 10 EXCA shows and attend and pass the
EXCA Director of Judge and Judging and official EXCA Judges
seminar, with a onetime "application for advancement fee"
will be assessed. Additional work may be required if it is
assessed that the applicant is not yet ready for advancement.
Level 4: this level is reserved for those individuals who have
demonstrated a high level of success and recognition
through both the number of shows officiated and the
breadth and depth of their EXCA judging activities over an
extended period of time. To be considered for elevation to
this level, candidates should have judged major shows
(World, National and Regional Championships; large state
fairs; other shows considered to be elite events for EXCA) in
at least 4 different regions of EXCA. They should also have
successfully attended an EXCA Advanced Judges seminar.
Level 4 judges are expected to be able to mentor level 3 and
lower judges on all aspects of EXCA rules and interpretations.
A onetime "application for advancement fee" will apply.
Level 5: this level is reserved for a very limited number of
individuals whose exceptional EXCA judging achievements,
expertise and contributions makes them worthy of this
"EXTREME" recognition - the true pinnacle of recognition for
elite EXCA judges. There is no application process or
numerical criteria for this level; it is awarded strictly at the
discretion of Judge’s Criteria Committee.
Major Rule Changes in 2022
Intermediate - 18 years & Over.
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You must be 18 years & over to compete in the
Intermediate division
Youth - Minimum age of 12- maximum age of 17. Eligible
Youth may ride up to Non-Pro and Pro with parental
approval.
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Youth may not ride up to the Intermediate division
EXCA Futurity Definition
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Any horse nominated for the Futurity for the world show,
may only compete in sanctioned EXCA events in the
Green Horse class to remain eligible. Futurity horses
cannot be shown in any other Obstacle Association* in
any class. Local shows or other discipline events are not
considered obstacle associations. If a futurity horse is
shown in any Obstacle Association other than EXCA
sanctioned events, the horse will be ineligible to compete
at the world show.
*EXCA Affiliated clubs are exempt.
For questions, email or call Frank Turben:
turben@extremecowboyassociation.com 602.531.3383