BRAVE
HORSE |
FEBRUARY
2012 |
Welcome to
the Extreme
Cowboy
Association
We are
excited
about 2012
and the many
fun filled
and exciting
Extreme
Cowboy
Racing
events that
are on the
schedule.
The
formation of
EXCA has
been an
thrilling
and
challenging
adventure!
Many people
have worked
tirelessly
to create an
association
that you
will be
proud to
tell your
friends
about.
This is the
latest issue
of your
monthly
newsletter,
The Brave
Horse.
You will
receive it
each month
electronically
around the
middle of
the month.
The Brave
Horse will
be full of
interesting
stories,
EXCA event
results,
point
standings,
human
interest
stories
about EXCA
members and
Tips and
Tales from
our founder,
Craig
Cameron. We
encourage
you to
communicate
your
suggestions
for stories
and ideas
that will
make The
Brave Horse
fun, better
and more
informative.
The Brave
Horse the
best
newsletter
in the
equine
world.
Please
forward your
ideas and
suggestions
to Frank
Turben at
webmaster@extremecowboyassociation.com
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Photo By: Marilyn Merrick
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Message from
Craig
Cameron
Double Horn
Ranch
The Making
of Great
Horses &
Horseman
In the
beginning a
horse does
not see the
reason,
meaning or
purpose in
what we are
asking him
to do.
Through
repetition
he learns
what we want
or do not
want of him.
In my line
of work as a
clinician I
am presented
with many
tough horses
that are
deemed
un-trainable.
People
always ask
for the
secret in
training
that type of
horse? There
is no
secret.
Horses
respond
positively
to effective
training
techniques.
The best
horsemen
are
casual
around
their
horses.
Training
in a
relaxed
fashion
and with
an
effective
process
entails
working
with the
horse,
not
against
him. If
you
follow
this
formula
positive
results
are
inevitable.
In
public
demonstrations
with "unrideable"
horses,
time
after
time the
horses
have
amazed
on-lookers
by
quickly
relating
to
positive
training.
In just
a matter
of an
hour the
first-rides
were
accomplished
without
a bronc-ride
or
mishap.
The key
is to be
an
effective
trainer
with
effective
techniques.
If you
are not
effective,
no
matter
how good
your
intentions
are you
might as
well be
looking
west for
the
sunrise.
Like the
horse,
you must
be
willing
to
change
and work
to have
the
first
ride an
important
one and
remember
from
good
beginnings
things
tend to
come
naturally.
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Craig
Cameron
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a
2012
SPONSOR
Corporate Sponsorships, Branding, Display & Signage Opportunities.
Visibility for sponsors is offered through web, advertising, printed flyers, signage and race day promotions.
Corporate sponsors are encouraged to take advantage of the various opportunities for exposure.
Contact
EXCA
Texas
Headquarters
Phone:
(254)
728-3082
Fax:
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Email:
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EXCA NEWS
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2012 WORLD UPDATE
Buckles: will be given out to the winners of each go round.
Final Run: starts with a clean slate (winner of Final Round takes the title)
Show Committees:
Event Committee: now forming
Sponsorship Committee:
Cece Lamborne Bulkley
with Evon Kurtz assisting.
Spectator Passes:
Sponsors and competitors receive two extra passes.
2012 Cowtown Challenge
EXCA National Championship
Date: June 1-3, 2012
Location:
Will Rogers Memorial Center Watt Arena
3401 West Lancaster Avenue
Fort Worth, Texas
Payback in cash and/or prizes
based on number of entries
Craig Cameron American Horsemanship Demonstrations
Qualifying: None
Details: Entry includes 2 Expo passes. RV Hook-ups available. Stalls available Thurs PM thru Mon AM.
Clean Slate Finals Run
California Regional Boundaries
By popular request the Northern and Southern California Regional boundaries have been merged together.
EXCA Welcomes English Riders
Check with your local club for details.
Hooves N Irons Extreme Cowboy Race with Craig Cameron
Date: May 26, 2012
Location: CPR Ranche, Dersch Rd
Anderson, Ca
"Hot as a Pistal" race commentary by Craig Cameron. An exciting fast paced race against the clock.
1 Full Go - top 25% up to 10 riders return for a 2nd Go -- per Division (2 round accumulative points) .
$1000 Event Guaranteed Cash Payment. All riders of all disciplines welcome.
Buckles ti 1st & 2nd
Cash Payout to 3rd place
Awards thru 6th place
Limited to 50 Riders
Spectators welcome $12
Tickets & Entry Info: 530-347-0212
Cottonwoodck@yahoo.com
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QUESTION FOR OUR NEW NAB CHAIRMAN - BILL CAMERON
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Photo by Andrea Kaus
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Question:
We have a question about the 2012 World that is listed in the January Brave Horse. It says that the final round is wiped clean and the winner of that one round wins the World. So it will not be a points total for the three days? "Anyone can have a lucky run" can you please explain why they are making this change?
Answer:
When people come to watch the finals at a World Championship they expect the best ride to win it. Because the Finals are harder, it makes for a much more interesting and competitive race if everyone starts at an equal level. The first two go rounds will be cumulative taking the top 10 scores and riders to the Final Go Round. Luck will have nothing to do with this. It has been m y experience in the past that people get lucky in the first two go rounds because they were easy and then bomb out in the finals because they were much more difficult. There's is always a bad taste in every ones mouth when this happens. As a rider, to me this is very discouraging to see especially when the horse that improves the most should be the winner. To win the finals of EXCA is something that is earned and I have never seen anyone get lucky and win a World title, however I have seen people bomb out in the Finals and win a World title. I suppose you could say that you "got lucky" if you made the finals because the competition has been pretty incredible! I think last year's show was the best competition I have seen yet, especially in the Youth and the Novice. - - - Bill Cameron
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2011
World
Novice
Interview
with
Elizabeth
Roten
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Elizabeth Roten & "Belle"
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Elizabeth & Craig
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View Elizabeth's World Championship Final Go
Evon: What did you do during the two months prior to the competition?
The weeks prior to the championship I trained a lot; I rode and practiced at least two hours every day. It was a wonderful opportunity to go to the worlds and I wasn't going to waste it.
Evon: What did you find most challenging at the World?
The most challenging for me was the pressure and the nerves; they were the most difficult obstacles to deal with (even more difficult than the water box). The fact that I was competing on the world's stage against the best horse and rider teams around the country definitely added extra pressure and difficulty to the competition.
Evon: What advice can you give to the youth?
My advice to the youth is no matter how hard it may be; train your own horse. "You" are the one to achieve that ultimate trust relationship that everyone in the horse world is working toward. Be the one to put the buttons and cues on your horse, that way you learn your horse's likes and dislikes and you will discover their personality. When I discover something a horse doesn't like - I absolutely flood them with it. By all means don't put yourself in danger, but make your horse wish that he had never spooked at it in the first place. I am not talking about desensitizing, I do not desensitize my horses. I want my horse to be as sensitive and reactive as possible. However, you need to get your horse to accept things - to "want" to figure it out in their own mind. Then they will not freak out when he sees a leaf in the wrong place. I don't want to desensitize my horse, I want her to be curious, and totally aware of everything that's out there. Besides, that's what the judges want to see. If you get your horse to respect you through trust (not fear) things will be ten million times easier when it comes to training and competing.
Evon: Who inspired you the most in the EXCA?
Well, there are a lot of people who have inspired and helped me with many great training tips. One of the people who helped me the most is Joyce Lewis. She has given me so much good advice; she has really helped me get to where I am in the EXCA. Also there is a special lady who has helped me a lot as well, thanks Diana. The person I look up to the most, I actually met at the World Championship in Oklahoma. His runs were absolutely amazing. The relationship between Cam Schryver and his horse is something very special. They are a great team. Also I really appreciate him pulling me off to the side while I was waiting for my next run and giving me some great tips on teaching my horse to spin. Spinning happens to be one of my horses' weak points; however, she is improving thanks to Cam's advice.
Evon: If you could share your most memorable moment in EXCA, in a few words what would you say?
Well, my most memorable moment at the EXCA World Championship would have to be the first day of the competition. At the end of the day seeing my name on the top of the list of 37 riders was way cool. That was a moment that I will never forget. Working so hard, training and practicing, and racing all year to qualify, and it paying off like it did, that was truly amazing, especially with all of the other talented horse and rider teams that I was competing against. The first day was a great day. And of course receiving the World champion buckle great as well. Knowing that I was up against the best of the best in my division caused a lot of pressure. And I guess I looked pretty silly among all those big horses. Some were 15.3 hands and some even taller. My little horse is barely 13.2 and I happen to be five foot seven, so I bet a lot of people got a good laugh out of the way we looked - ha-ha. However, I simply let my horse and my riding speak for themselves. I am very fortunate to have won the EXCA Novice World Championship. I would like to thank everyone that has given me training tips and support. I especially want to thank my Mom and Dad for their support, and for driving me the twenty two hours from our home in North Carolina all the way to the Lazy E in Guthrie Oklahoma. It was a long way to go, but it was the greatest trip of my life, I will never forget it.
Thank you Elizabeth for your time and the great interview... Evon Kurtz
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2012
EXCA
National
Championship
COME
BE A
PART
OF
CRAIG
CAMERON'S
PRESENTATION
AT
THE
FAMOUS
WILL
ROGERS
MEMORIAL
CENTER
IN
FORT
WORTH,
TEXAS.
AmeriEquine
Festival
of
the
Horse
June 1-3, 2012
Here is your chance to perform in front of a huge crowd and walk away with an EXCA National Title. Prizes & Money guaranteed.
In your down time you can see legendary reiners - Tim McQuay, Tom & Mandy McCutchen, the woman behind Cavalia & her horses - Silvia Zerbini, champion of Dressage - Mari Mondo Zduic, and World Champion Endurance rider - Becky Hart. Don't forget to drop on by and see Emmy Lou Harris and The Riders in the Sky perform live.
For details on the first AmeriEquine Festival of the Horse visit:
For EXCA Nationals entry information contact Frank Turben.
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2012 JUDGES RENEWAL REMINDER
Due to minimal changes in the EXCA 2012 Rulebook, there will be no requirement to take the online renewal test. Judges can request their card when renewing their EXCA membership.
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EXCA
TV
- TV appearance opportunity for you and your horse!!
- One rider from each club will be chosen regardless of age or division to compete at the Double Horn Ranch, Bluff Dale Texas!
- Finals to be aired on RFD TV
- Contact your local EXCA club for upcoming information!
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Looking for 2012
Sponsors
Corporate
Sponsorship
Sponsorships,
Branding, Display &
Signage
Opportunities
Visibility for
sponsors is offered
through web,
advertising, printed
flyers, signage
booth, and race day
promotions.
Corporate sponsors
are encouraged to
take advantage of
the various
opportunities for
exposure.
- $100
Display
Banner
Hanging EXCA
World Finals
- $100
Sponsor 1
Obstacle
EXCA World
Finals
- $200
EXCA Web
page Link
and Logo for
your
Business -
Email Blasts
- $250
Booth at
EXCA World
Finals -
Display 1
arena banner
- Web Page
Link and
Logo for
your
Business -
Email Blasts
- $500
Booth at
EXCA World
Finals -
Display 3
arena
banners -
Announcer
Recognition
- Web Page
Link and
Logo for
your
Business -
Email Blasts
- $750
Booth at
EXCA World
Finals -
Display 4
arena
banners -
Announcer
Recognition
- Obstacle
Sponsorship
- Web Page
Link and
Logo for
your
Business -
Email Blasts
- $_____
World Finals
Race
Sponsorships
call EXCA
Web page
with link,
Announcer
Recognition,
Arena
Banners,
Booth &
World Finals
Race, Email
blasts with
logo on
flyer and:
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BY "XYZ COMPANY"
(*May be more than
one Corporate Race
Sponsor)
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