About Extreme Cowboy Racing
Extreme Cowboy Racing is a fast-growing international equestrian sport governed by the Extreme Cowboy Association (EXCA), which was founded in the United States. The sport has expanded worldwide, with established competitions and affiliated clubs across America, Canada, Australia, and Europe. Designed to showcase the versatility, skill, and partnership between horse and rider, Extreme Cowboy Racing combines speed, precision, and horsemanship through a series of challenging obstacles inspired by real ranch work. Bundaberg & District Extreme Cowboy Racing Inc. is a registered club operating under the guidelines and standards set by the EXCA. Our competitions and activities align with official rules to ensure consistency, fairness, and safety for all participants. As part of this global network, our members have the opportunity to compete locally while also progressing to state, national, and international levels, representing both our club and the sport on a broader stage.
Our Classes/Divisions
Pee Wee Pistols: 3 – 6 years old. Pee Wee Pistols riders may be led at a walk or trot. Club Division only, no points are allocated to EXCA World Points.
Young Guns: 7 – 11 years old. Young Gun riders can ride up into the Youth Division with parental permission.
Rookie Rider: 12 years and over. The Rookie Rider Division is for riders new to Extreme Cowboy Racing. It is a walk, trot class only, no cantering. Competitors can only compete in this Division 3 times, then they must move onto their chosen Division. Club Division only, no points are allocated to EXCA World Points.
Novice: 18 years and over. The Novice Division is for base level riders who have developed basic level riding skills and who have not won in any other discipline.
Green Horse: The Green Horse Division is to develop horses new to the sport of Extreme Cowboy Racing. A green horse cannot be ridden in any other Division. Once a green horse is ridden in another division, it can no longer be ridden in the Green Horse Division.
Intermediate: 18 years and over. The Intermediate Division is for riders who have increased speed and confidence and are ready to move out of the Novice Division, but is not yet ready to compete in the Non-Pro Division.
Youth: 12 – 17 years old. Eligible Youth riders can ride up into the Non-Pro and Pro Divisions with parental permission.
Non-Pro: 12 years and over. The Non-Pro Division is for experienced riders.
Ride Smart: 55 years and over. The Ride Smart Division is for non-professional riders.
Pro: 12 years and over. Only for Riders who earn direct or indirect compensation for riding or training horses astride.
Open: 12 years and over. Open to all Divisions except Pee Wee Pistols, Young Guns, Rookie Rider and Green Horse.