W.A. Cowboy Challenge Extravaganza

         ENTRIES ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE 

“W.A. COWBOY CHALLENGE EXTRAVAGANZA”

                  2023 CHAMPIONSHIPS

as presented by the West Coast Cowboys!!!!

If you & your horse practice any of the following activities, or would just like to get out & challenge yourselves with a bit of fun, than this is definately a ‘Cowboy Challenge Competition’ for you:

– In-Hand pole/obstacle/challenges

– Adult Riding Club

– Working Equitation

– Obstacle Challenging 

– Reining

– Ranch Sorting

– Campdrafting

– Breakaway Roping

– Team Roping

– Barrel Racing

– Pole Bending

– Pony Club

– Gymkhana 

– Cutting

– Team Penning

– Stockman’s Challenge

– Rodeo Sports

– Bush riding/Trekking/Western Trailriding

– Practical Pony

– Western Dressage  

– Western Showmanship/Horsemanship 

– Western Pleasure 

– Extreme Cowboy Racing

– Working/Reined Cow Horse

– Versatility/Western Ranch Riding

– Mounted Archery/Mounted Shooting

(There will be a variety of possible challenges derived from any of the activities listed. The goal is to display the partnership you have developed between you & your horse.)  

All ages, disciplines, Breeds & experience levels are very welcome!!

Buckles, Ribbons & Cash Prizes are up for grabs.

   ENTRIES VIA the “NOMINATE” link below:

https://nominate.com.au/equestdn/Event.aspx?e=8A5C6CBECAE042B9963C15E359182E49&eventlist=43

NOTE: Entries open today (1/2/23) & close on Friday 3rd March. Your Entry can be edited, modified or cancelled up until C.O.B. on Friday 3rd March.**** THERE WILL BE NO ENTRIES, CANCELLATIONS, MODIFICATIONS OR REFUNDS ACCEPTED AFTER FRI 3rd MARCH****

Please NOTE that each Division has ‘Member’ & “Non-member” sections, & specific Age Levels.

We encourage competitors to ‘ride-up’ into higher Divisions, as well as competing in their usual Divisions, e.g. Novice to Ride-up to compete in “Intermediate” as well, etc. 

Note: EACH DIVISION REQUIRES ITS OWN ENTRY & SEPARATE ENTRY FEE……Nominate allows for this.

Please NOTE: 

***A horse can only be entered in a maximum of 3 Divisions per Competition (with the exception of a Green Horse entry)

*** A Horse entered into the Green Horse Division cannot be entered in any other Division

***Horses can only be raced by 1 rider/handler per Division, with the exception of “Under 18 Siblings” in the Pee Wee, Young Guns & Youth Divisions

BEFORE YOU ENTER………..

Advice on choosing your divisions:

If you are unsure on which division is right for you, please read the division definitions below. You need to know which division(s) you want to enter before continuing with your Nominate registration.

In-Hand Division

A non-ridden Division to showcase the partnership between horse & handler. Horses must be encouraged to achieve each challenge through groundwork techniques & cues, not “lead & follow through”. Ages from 5

Pee Wee Pistols Division

(Age – older than 5, younger than 7)

An introduction Level Division for children new to riding. There will be 8 obstacles rated 1-2. This is an ‘untimed’ division, but children will be scored on obstacle achievement and overall Horsemanship. NOTE: THIS IS NOT A LEAD-LINE DIVISION.

In Pee Wee’s, children are encouraged to have a parent/support person in the arena with them to provide security, encouragement and guidance from obstacle to obstacle (not to advise them of how to ‘ride their horse’). Children sit and ride their horse off-lead, under direct supervision.

Young Guns 

Minimum age of 7- maximum age of 11.  Any rider between the ages of 7-11 is eligible to compete in the Young Guns Division.  Young Guns riders are allowed to ride “up” into the Youth Division with parental permission. 

The same Young Gun may ride a maximum of two horses.

The course shall contain 8 obstacles plus Overall Horsemanship and time points.

Obstacles shall be rated 1 & 2      

Green Horse Division 

The “Green Horse” Division is dedicated to young, green or inexperienced horses seeking exposure and experience in a competition environment. When a horse is entered into the “Green Horse” Division, it is not allowed to enter any other divisions in the competition.

A Division to develop aged horses new to EXCA & Futurity Horses 

Green Horse Division for horses of any age

Green horses may be ridden by any rider age 12 or older.

The Green Horse Division shall have 10 obstacles plus overall Horsemanship and time points on the spreadsheet.  Points will not be tracked by EXCA.  Point fees do not apply to this Division.

Obstacles shall be rated 1 – 6.

***NOTE: The Green Horse cannot be ridden in any other Divisions.***

Green Horse event scores must be recorded on a separate spreadsheet as their results do not get sent to the EXCA office and their points are not tracked.

Novice

18 years & Over.  The Novice Division is designed for base level riders who have developed only the basic riding skills, such as loping, backing and side passing, etc. and have had little or no success competing in other equestrian events. The Novice Division is considered an entry level division that will allow the rider to develop confidence and additional horsemanship skills to allow the rider to move into the Intermediate Division. The purpose of the Novice Division is to provide a division that is fair to all base level riders.  Novice riders are allowed to ride “up” into higher Divisions of competition.  Whether a Novice rider is required to move up to the next level shall be based on the Executive Board’s review of the following:

Data regarding how many times a Novice rider has won their division and the number of riders that were in the Novice division at each race

Recommendations submitted by judges and promoters regarding appropriate placement of the Novice rider. The rider’s placement in the World Championship. If a supported petition is received, the Executive Board may require a Novice rider to move up to the next division at any time during a competition year before the EXCA World Championship

A rider who has been moved out of the Novice Division will automatically be qualified for the World Championship in the Intermediate Division.  A rider may petition the Executive Board to remain in or return to the Novice Division.

Novice shall not be required to jump but may be required to ride over obstacles. The obstacle is made of logs or ground poles of different sizes, lengths, and heights. Log height for Novice is no more than 12 inches.

The Novice course shall have 10 obstacles plus overall Horsemanship and time points.

Obstacles shall be rated 1 – 3. ·        

Intermediate 

18 years & Over.  An Intermediate rider is an individual who is ready to move out of the Novice division but is not yet ready to compete in the Non-Pro division and does not receive compensation for riding or training horses, ponies or mules. An Intermediate rider has increased horsemanship skills such as increased speed and confidence in their basic skills and are prepared for the challenges of this higher level.  A rider in this division has had some competition experience in equestrian sports and/or Extreme Cowboy Racing. Whether an Intermediate rider is required to move up to the next level shall be based on the Executive Board’s review of the following:

Data regarding how many times an Intermediate rider has won their division and the number of riders that were in the Intermediate division at each race

Recommendations submitted by judges and promoters regarding appropriate placement of the Intermediate rider

The rider’s placement in the World Championship. If a supported petition is received, the Executive Board may require an Intermediate rider to move up to the next division at any time during a competition year before the EXCA World Championship.

A rider who has been moved out of the Intermediate Division will automatically be qualified for the World Championship in the Non-Pro Division.  A rider may petition the Executive Board to remain in or return to the Intermediate Division.

Intermediate shall not be required to jump any obstacle higher than 18 inches.

The Intermediate course shall contain 13 obstacles plus overall Horsemanship and time points.

Obstacles shall be rated 1 – 4. 

Youth

Minimum age of 12- maximum age of 17. Eligible Youth may ride up to Non-Pro and Pro with parental approval.

A Youth may ride a maximum of three horses.

The course shall contain 13 obstacles plus overall Horsemanship and time points.

Obstacles shall be rated 1 – 4.  

Non- Pro

12 years & Over.  A Non-Pro rider is an individual that has experience as a rider but does not receive direct or indirect compensation for riding or training horses, ponies or mules astride.  This definition applies to all riders age 18 and over, except a Youth rider with parental permission.   

The Non-Pro course shall contain 13 obstacles plus overall Horsemanship and time points.

Obstacles shall be rated 1 – 5.       

Ride Smart

55 years & Over.  The Ride Smart Division is designed for non-professional riders age 55 and over.

The course shall have 13 obstacles plus overall Horsemanship and time points.

Obstacles shall be rated 1 – 5. Members registered as Non-Pro and Ride Smart may not ride down to the Novice or Intermediate Division. But members may renew their memberships at the lower division, such as Intermediate.

Pro

12 years & Over.  An individual is considered a professional rider if he/she is age 18 or over and receives direct or indirect compensation for riding or training horses, ponies or mules astride. (NOTE: Youth riders aged between 12 – 17 may ride in the Pro Division with Parental permission.)

A Pro may ride an unlimited number of horses in the Pro Division and may also compete in the Futurity Division.

In order for a professional to return to a lower level of competition, he/she must not have received direct or indirect compensation riding or training horses, ponies or mules for a period of three years prior to applying to return to a lower level of competition.

The course shall contain 13 obstacles plus overall Horsemanship and time points.

Obstacles shall be rated 1 – 6.  

Further information regarding Rules & competition, can be found at – https://extremecowboyassociation.com/rulebook.htm