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BRAVE HORSE |
SEPTEMBER 2014 |
Welcome
to
the Extreme
Cowboy
Association
We
are
excited
about
2014
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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Stories
From Craig
Cameron
A Better Way -
Enthusiasm,
Effectiveness
and Achievement
Circles are
one of the most
common patterns,
and w all use
them in our
daily riding.
But, as with
anything else,
too much of a
good thing
sometimes can be
counterproductive.
If you're riding
in circles in
the arena or
outside, don't
get nonchalant
about it. Don't
be bored; be
enthusiastic.
Remember,
enthusiastic
riders make
enthusiastic
horses. If
you're bored,
you're not
thinking. Good
horseman are
always thinking,
and good
patterns keep
you thinking.
You have to
remember where
to go, what to
do, and what
you're trying to
achieve with
your horse. Have
goals. Small
goals are
believable, and
therefore
achievable.
Start simple and
build to a big
goal.
As I ride a
pattern, I'm
literally saying
to myself,
"Craig, get your
hands in the
box, lift your
inside rein,
push with your
outside rein,
position your
leg." And I
always remember
that when my
horse is correct
and doing what I
ask, I release
those cues. It's
guide and
release, correct
and release,
position and
release. It's
the release that
gives my horse a
reason to do the
things I want
him to do.
As discussed in
earlier
chapters, the
cue system is
effective
because of the
release. If
someone comes
and pinches you
on the arm it's
not the pinch
you're
interested in;
it's the
release. When
you think that
way, you're
seeing things
from the horse's
point of view.
As you ride
these patterns,
keep that in
mind. Think as
you ride through
these patterns,
use your cues
effectively, and
always remember
that release
that allows you
to ride with
smoothness, and
gives you a
rhythm and tempo
that is soft and
correct.
Excerpt taken
from Ride
Smarter book,
page 151
Written by Craig
Cameron.
Published by
Western
Horseman.
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Submit
Your
EXCA
Stories
and
Photos
to
Brave
Horse
We
would
love
to
hear
from
you!!
Have
an
interesting
or
funny
EXCA
competition
story
about
you
and
your
horse
that
you
would
like
to
share?
Funny
stories
of
your
travels
to
an
EXCA
show?
Share
with
us
your
tips
for
preparing
you
and
your
horse
for
an
EXCA
race?
(article
format
please).
How
about
a
travel
checklist
that
you
use
and
any
advise
on
how
to
get
those
horses
to
drink
water
while
hauling?
Please
submit
your
stories
and
ideas
to
EvonKurtz@gmail.com
What
new
obstacles
would
you
like
to
see
added
to
our
rule
book?
Please
submit
your
photos
and
ideas
for
approval
to:
Frank
Turben
Don't
forget
to
give
your
local
National
Advisory
Board
member
a
big
thank
you
for
all
their
contributions
and
hard
work.
Keep
them
informed
on
your
race
feedback
and
any
new
ideas
your
EXCA
group
club
may
have.
The
EXCA
World
Championship
is
around
the
corner.
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Ask the Judge:
Question:
What obstacles should I practice in preparing for the EXCA World Championship.
Based on my experience competing in EXCA for the past 5 years, I would say going back to the basics is best. For example, back thru and side passing over poles is always good to practice for foot and body control. Practicing different size bridges and water boxes gives your horse confidence.
I try not to show my horse too many scary things because the last thing I want to do is shake his confidence. Another thing competitors should practice is jumping because it is always included in the EXCA World Championship (excluding the Novice Division). In addition, two obstacles that seem to be difficult for riders are the daisy chain and the pinwheel.
Good luck to everyone and stay safe.
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Bill
Cameron
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October
30 -
November
2,
2014
Circle T Resort
Hamilton,
Texas
The
2014
EXCA
World
Championship
promises
to
be
an
exciting
competition
as
it
brings
the
best
of
the
best
from
across
the
United
States
and
Canada
going
head
to
head
with
the
goal
of
winning
the
title
of
EXCA
World
Champion!
You
will
find
more
information
on
the
2014
EXCA
World
Championship
on
the
EXCA
website,
www.extremecowboyassociation.com.
Due
to
increasing
credit
card
rates
we
are
encouraging
you
to
pay by
check.
Upon
receiving
your
check,
you
will
automatically
be
entered
into
a
drawing
for
a
Craig
Cameron
Premium
Performance
Saddle
Pad
valued
at
two
hundred
dollars.
THANK
YOU!
If
you
are
qualified,
entry
forms
can
be
found
here.
We
look
forward
to
seeing
you
in
Hamilton!
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2014
EXCA
World
Championship
Peter
Fraser
-
Monitor
While
new
to
EXCA
2014
World
Championships,
virtually
all
of
the
major
events/equine
organizations/World
Championships
use
a
Judges/Competition
Monitor,
particularly
when
the
event
is
multi-judged.
This
includes
NCHA,
AQHA,
NRCHA,
NRHA,
APHA,
etc...
These
elite
events
and
Associations
see
the
importance
of
assigning
a
judges/competition
monitor
as
an
added
layer
of
support
to
ensure
fairness,
consistency,
transparency,
accuracy
and
compliance
of
the
rules
of
competition
in
the
very
best
interests
of
the
organization,
its
representatives
and
officials,
and
all
competitors.
This
position
is
not
the
same
as a
Show
Stewart
(who
is
basically
focused
and
charged
with
rule
compliance/enforcement)
but
rather
has
a
much
broader
and
more
proactive
role
in
regards
to
problem
prevention
and
/or
resolution,
quality
assurance,
a
variety
of
liaison
roles,
and
confidence
levels
of
competitors.
The
Monitor
will
focus
on
building
the
confidence,
awareness,
consistency,
due
diligence
and
mutual
respect
of
the
judging
team
to
help
ensure
that
this
talented
and
respected
team
is
fine
tuned
for
an
exceptional
finals.
The
responsibilities
include
dispute
resolution,
preparation
for
and
common
understanding/approach
to
judging
unusual
obstacles,
moderating
decisions
regarding
problems
with
obstacles
in
mid
class
(arena
conditions
and
fairness),
resolution
of
rule
discrepancy/judgments
between
team
members,
and
a
variety
of
idiosyncrasies
that
often
arise
with
the
multi
judges
format.
The
Monitor
does
not
correct
the
final
scores
of
any
of
the
judges,
instead,
the
Monitor
works
to
ensure
that
all
judges'
scores
will
accurately
reflect
the
appropriate
and
relative
standard
of
excellence
each
competitor
achieved
that
day.
Given
the
nature
and
best
interests
of
EXCA
and
the
newness
of
this
position,
it
is
important
the
Monitor
be
encouraged/free
to
engage
with
the
audience
and
competitors
on a
casual
basis
to
help
build
understanding,
confidence,
transparency
and
support
for
the
entire
EXCA
team!
We
would
like
to
welcome
Pete
Fraser
as
Judges/Competition
Monitor
to
the
EXCA
2014
World
Championships!!
Please
show
him
your
support
at
what
will
surely
be
the
best
finals
ever!!
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Oct. 30 - Nov. 2, 2014
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