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Welcome to the Extreme Cowboy Association
We are
excited
about 2016
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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The Extreme
Cowboy
Association
is proud to
announce the
appointment
of Peter
Fraser as
the Director
of Judges
and Judging
for the EXCA
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The
appointment
will be
responsible
for:
-
Working
with
EXCA
regional
groups
to
conduct
judging
clinics
for
those
regions
- on a
timely
basis
and
appropriate
for
their
specific
needs
and
focus.
These
clinics/seminars
are
expected
to be
self-sufficient
in
funding-
as such
the
design
and
format
will
vary
from
place to
place
based on
such
considerations
as the
number
of
participants;
live or
video
only
assessment
opportunity;
teaching
judges
only or
simultaneous
teaching
sessions
for
judges
and
riders;
area
specific
teaching
modules,
etc.
This may
also
include
the
eventual
design
of a
special
"Judges
Summit"
for
higher-level
EXCA
judges
-
Craig Cameron and Peter Fraser will design and serve
as the
lead
clinicians
for all
official
EXCA
Judging,
Judges
Advancement
Seminars,
and
Judge's
Clinics.
-
Develop
a
program
to
identify,
train,
and
approve
a small
group of
elite
EXCA
judges
authorized
to
conduct
official
EXCA
level 1
and 2
Judging
seminars.
-
Design
all
testing
instruments
for
level
2-4
advancement
protocols.
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Assess and recommend worthy candidates for elevation
of their
official
judging
level
(1-4)
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Serve as the primary source of information/answers
for
questions
and/or
rulings
pertaining
to
judging
procedures,
interpretation
of
rules,
proper
handling
of
unusual
situations,
etc.
-
Serve
as the
formal
point of
contact
and
resolution
for all
formal
complaints
regarding
judges
and
judging.
Recommend
any
corrective
or
disciplinary
action -
including
the
lowering
or loss
of
judges'
accreditation
-
The
World
Show
Judges
and
Competition
Monitor:
EXCA
Implemented
this two
years
ago and
lead to
several
positive
improvements:
consistency/accuracy
of
decisions;
transparency
of
situational
rule
interpretations;
transferable
educational
opportunities
for
judges,
riders
and
spectators,
knowledgeable/pro-active
management
of
"challenges;"
confidence
building
within
the
competitor
community,
and team
building.
-
Aid in the identification/selection/monitoring of
World
Show
judges
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Help identify "rising star judges" create opportunities
to aid
in their
development/exposure
-
Vet all proposed rule changes for their potential
impact
on
judges
and
judging
-
Develop a variety of learning materials (such as
case
book
examples
of rule
application;
judging
guidelines,
roles
and
responsibilities)
as part
of an
online
information
package
for
judges
and
competitors
-
Continue to judge EXCA events. During those assignments,
where
practical
and
appropriate,
provide
"value
added"
learning
opportunities
for the
judge's
community
-
scribing,
shadow
judging,
question
and
answer
sessions,
targeted
messaging,
opportunities
to host
a
gathering
of
judges
at
events
such as
World
Show,
etc.
-
Provide
appropriate
updates,
targeted
messaging,
and
developmental
exchanges
intended
for the
entire
approved
list of
judges
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Liaise
with
EXCA
Officers,
staff
and key
volunteer
leaders
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GUIDELINES &
RULES
MONTHLY
HIGHLIGHT |
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This issue: Drugs, people and horses
As we are in the thick of the EXCA season, we wanted to
take a quick
moment to
remind all
EXCA members
about our
guidelines
regarding
drugs,
people and
horses. We
strongly
discourage
using any
substance
that could
affect a
horse's
performance.
Any
substances
or drugs
that does
not impact a
horse's
performance
and have
been
prescribed
by licensed
veterinarian
for the sole
purpose of
protecting
the health
of the horse
may be
allowed. Any
evidence of
drug use at
an EXCA
competition
should be
promptly
reported to
the main
EXCA office.
Thank you
for joining
us in our
commitment
to the
horse, to a
fair
competition,
and to the
sport of
Extreme
Cowboy
Racing.
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2016 Mid Central EXCA Regional Championship |
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Von Holten
Ranch, a
family owned
farm since
1906 turned
equine trail
riding
facility,
has been the
home of the
Missouri
State EXCA
Championships
for the past
three years.
Von Holten
Ranch (VHR)
is equipped
with 40
electric
sites,
108 stalls,
4 country
chic cabins,
an air
conditioned
and heated
shower
house, and a
covered
125x200
arena.
This year,
they are
hosting the
Mid Central
Regional
Championships.
Mark your
calendars
for August
27-28,
2016!
In addition
to being a
triple
double,
meaning that
the event
will be
worth six
single point
competitions,
VHR has
added some
flash and
flare to
this year's
competition.
Here are the
perks to
attending -
other than
enjoying a
well-run
show, of
course:
1.
Payback each
day in the
Green Horse,
Ride Smart,
Non Pro and
Pro
Divisions.
2. Top
10 tie-dye
ribbons EACH
day for the
Young Guns
and Youth
Divisions.
3. Top
10 ribbons
EACH day for
the Novice
and
Intermediate.
4.
Champion and
Reserve
Champion
ribbons
daily for
the Green
Horse, Ride
Smart, Non
Pro, and Pro
Divisions.
5.
Overall
Championship
buckles for
ALL
divisions.
6.
Reserve
Champion and
3rd
place
bronzed
horse head
statues.
7.
Judged by
Diana
McMurtrey
and Julie
Slater.
8.
Catered meal
Saturday
night!
9.
After the
competition
on Saturday,
bring your
swim shorts
and let's
play in the
water
sprinklers.
Bring a
water
gun...GAME
ON!
Call for
your camping
and stall
needs.
As always,
negative
coggins and
having a
good time
are
mandatory!
(660)
668-0880
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Top Tips for Hot Weather Horse Care |
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 Summer temperatures are here and you are worried about
how the heat
may affect
your horse.
Follow these
simple tips
to make sure
your horse
stays
comfortable,
safe and
healthy
during the
warm summer
months:
·
Make
sure your
horse always
has access
to clean,
fresh water. A horse under work in hot weather can drink as much as
25 gallons
of water a
day. You
also may
need to
clean your
troughs and
buckets more
often in hot
weather, as
algae and
insects grow
and
reproduce
much more
rapidly in
standing
water when
it's hot
than when
it's cool.
·
Provide
shade when
you can. This might be a
loafing
shed, run-in
shelter or
just a good
shade tree,
but a horse
that has
shade
available
will tend to
move out of
the sun if
it is
getting too
hot. If your
horse is
stalled,
make sure
there is
good airflow
through the
area to
provide heat
relief -
fans can be
very useful.
And if you
turn your
horse out
for a
portion of
the day, do
it in the
morning or
evening when
the
temperatures
are cooler.
·
Make
sure your
horse has
access to
free choice
salt. Salt drives thirst and replaces the key electrolyte
sodium.
Supplying
other
supplemental
electrolytes
via a good
quality
mineral
(electrolyte)
supplement
will help
replace
other key
nutrients
for horses
that are
losing a lot
of
electrolytes
by sweating.
This can be
especially
important
for horses
under work.
·
You can
provide
extra
cooling for
your horse
by bathing
it with cool
water.
After a
workout,
spray your
horse's neck
back, rump
and legs
with cool
water. Most
horses will
love a cool
bath on a
hot day.
·
The
summer heat
usually
brings
insects,
too, so
use
repellant,
fly masks
and other
insect
control
to keep your
horses as
comfortable
as possible.
·
Modify
your work or
training
schedule so
that harder
work with
your horse
is being
done at
cooler times
of the day.
If you must
work your
horse when
it is very
hot,
decrease the
time and
intensity of
the session
to keep the
horse from
overheating.
·
If you
suspect your
horse is
suffering
from heat
stress,
consult your
veterinarian. A rectal temperature higher than 103° F is a sign of
heat stress.
Other signs
of heat
stress
include
excessive
sweating,
heaving
breathing or
"panting",
lethargy and
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WORLD
CHAMPIONSHIP
SPONSORS |
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The EXCA
office is
seeking
businesses,
organizations,
and people
who may be
interested
in
sponsorship
opportunities
for our 2016
World's Show
in Hamilton,
TX! If you
or someone
you know may
be
interested,
please have
them email
turben@extremecowboyassociation.com.
Any
sponsorship
ideas,
leads, or
introductions
are greatly
appreciated!
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HOSTING A SUCCESSFUL EXCA COMPETITION |
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By Tammy
Burgard,
Shawnee, OK,
Mid-Central
Region
Why do some
EXCA venues
fail and
others
succeed?
What makes a
"good show"?
A "Good
Show" to a
show host is
one that is
well
attended,
allowing the
show to
cover its
costs and
maybe even
make a small
profit.
However, in
order for
show hosts
to have a
good show
they need to
understand
what a "Good
Show" means
to
competitors
so that they
will
continue to
attract
competitors
and
hopefully
grow their
attendance
each year.
I think
there are
many factors
that make a
show a
success,
like fun
obstacles,
good
facilities,
RV parking,
footing,
covered
arenas,
proximity to
conveniences,
concessions
etc.
But I think
there are
two main
things that
have the
biggest
overall
impact:
1) Judge or Judges
2) Quality of the awards and/or payback
Let's face
it - as
competitors,
we spend a
great deal
to show our
horses, and
at the end
of the day
we can live
with a few
inconveniences
such as poor
internet
service or
having to
drive longer
distances to
town or no
lunch served
on site.
But
competitors
do want at
least two
things: to
know the
show will be
judged
fairly and
to have
something to
show for our
effort and
investment
at the end
of the day.
Even ribbons
are
appreciated
by most
competitors
(yes adults
like them
too!) in all
divisions.
My own
personal
opinions
about what
competitors
want have
been formed
by competing
in multiple
regions and
hosting many
shows for
the past
three years.
Over the
years we
have
continued to
make changes
to our shows
improving
the quality
and our
venue. We
have added
RV spaces,
expanded our
pens, and
added an
additional
Natural
Course so we
can run 2
arenas
simultaneously,
offering
differing
terrain.
We make sure
that we
rotate
judges for
every show
and that our
judges are
experienced
judges.
Our new
judges are
asked to
scribe with
experienced
judges
before we
will hire
them.
We have
always
looked for
quality
awards for
our
Championship
shows, which
have ranged
from buckles
to quality
custom
keepsakes
from Cowhide
Customs. We
give awards
each day to
every level
with
Championship
awards
overall.
This year
for our
Championship
show at
Rolling
Stone
Stables we
are raising
the bar even
higher!
Our State
Championship
Awards will
be a 3 day,
2 night stay
in Las Vegas
with
UNRESTRICTED
dates and
two years to
use the
award!
"Unrestricted
dates" means
during any
of the
Championship
rodeos held
in Las Vegas
including
the National
Finals!
This award
also comes
with $500 in
gambling
vouchers as
well!
If you are
unable to
travel to
Las Vegas
then the
award is
completely
transferable
and can be
given as a
gift.
If you can't
make it next
year you can
use it the
year after
since it is
good for 2
years.
We will also
be giving
our
Champions
commemorative
plaques so
you still
have
something to
hang on the
wall to show
off your
achievement.
So if you
are looking
for a "Good
Show" with
GREAT prizes
and judges,
two
distinctly
different
courses,
excellent
footing, RV
parking,
daily awards
and fun
people, I
hope you
will put the
Oklahoma
State
Championship
show on your
calendar
August
6-7th!
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Thank you to our newsletter contributors - we love
featuring
local clubs,
so please
continue
sending in
your
stories,
articles and
pictures to
turben@extremecowboyassociation.com.
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This
Newsletter
Provided
by the
Extreme
Cowboy
Association
for it's
members.
EXCA
PO Box 50
Bluff Dale
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