The objective in an Extreme Cowboy Race is to take your horse through a series of obstacles, laid out on a course, to demonstrate your partnership with your horse by completing each obstacle willingly and swiftly.
There are two divisions of the Extreme Cowboy Race. Open Division for riders and horses who are more experienced with these types of events and Novice Division for riders and horses who may be new the event. For the Novice Division some obstacles may be made a bit less challenging to make for an event everyone can come out and try!
We plan to take 40 horse and rider teams total with a cash payback going to the top teams of the Open Division and ribbons to the top teams of the Novice Division at each event. There will be about a dozen obstacles to get through, located in and around the pony track. We will always endeavor to offer a great mix of speed work, transitions, water, mud and obstacles to challenge all riders.
Horse and rider teams are judged not only on how quickly they complete the course but on their level of horsemanship. More points are awarded for demonstrating a partnership with their horse and completing the task with ease. Riders also receive extra points for more “extreme” variations of the obstacle. One example might be the horse and rider team must navigate through a long, narrow area. An “extreme” variation would be to do it backwards, showing a greater level of trust and communication with your horse.
If you have any questions or suggestions for the Extreme Cowboy Race please contact Marta Merrick at martamerrick1@aol.com
2012 Extreme Cowboy Race Schedule
- June 30 – Youth Introduction to Extreme Cowboy
- July 29 – Exteme Cowboy Race
- August 26 – Extreme Cowboy Race
- September 8 – Partner Game Day
- September 30 – Raindate
- October 6 – Extreme Cowboy Race
