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What is EXCA?

EXCA stands for the "Extreme Cowboy Racing Association"--Might sound scary if you are new to it, but we promise it's not. EXCA is a horseback sport in which you balance speed and precision while navigating an obstacle course designed to test you and your horse's trust and sensitivity.

EXCA's Core Values

Agility

One of the main scoring components within EXCA competitions is the precision employed when completing obstacles. Smoothness is determined by the judges based on errors made at each individual obstacle while maintaining speed. Courses are scored heavily on time.

Grit

A key skill in EXCA is your horse's composure when approaching obstacles. One of EXCA's biggest goals is to prepare you and your horse for real-life situations. Training and competitions are meant to desensitize your horse to obstacles which might typically cause nerves.

Horesemanship

To be successful in EXCA, you and your horse must develop a strong sense of trust. When training and competitions are approached correctly, this trust-building is typically a natural byproduct. Judges also score on sound horsemanship. This includes deductions for excessive whipping, hard hands, and improper signals.

EXCA at Maverick Hill Ranch

Maverick Hill is proud to host EXCA events periodically. In order to register for these events, you must be an Extreme Cowboy Racing Association member. The link to become a member is listed below. Please note, if you are not a member, you will not be allowed to compete.

Become an EXCA member

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Divisions

To maximize accessibility, EXCA has different competing divisions

-Young Gun: Young riders, ages 7-11

-Youth: Riders ages 12-17

-Novice: Slower riders and riders new to EXCA (18+)

-Intermediate: Riders with EXCA experience (18+)

-Non-Pro: Those with confidence and experience in EXCA who may not want to register at the "Pro" level (12+)

-Pro: Professional riders with high levels of confidence (18+)

-Ride Smart: Riders aged 55+