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SUMMARY:Interior Provincial Exhibition & Stampede\, Armstrong\, BC
DESCRIPTION:This is the best going\, fun show around so be sure to come and have a great time!! \nYour yearly excuse to wear a cowboy hat and eat mini donuts for 5 days straight🤠Join us for the best fair yet – September 2 – 6\, 2026
URL:https://bcextremecowboyclub.com/event/interior-provincial-exhibition-stampede-armstrong-bc/
LOCATION:IPE – Armstrong BC\, 3010 Wood Avenue\, Armstrong\, British Columbia\, V0E 1B0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:EXCA Events,Horsemanship
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ORGANIZER;CN="HORSES THAT WORK - Trevor Mertes":MAILTO:info@horsesthatwork.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260821T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260823T170000
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SUMMARY:Horsemanship Through Obstacles - Falkland
DESCRIPTION:Horsemanship Through Obstacles in Falkland BC. Trevor Mertes is bring his training methods to Falkland\, BC. Don’t miss out on this special opportunity to improve your courage and bond with your horse. \n\n“Horsemanship Through Obstacles” &\nExtreme Cowboy Clinic!\nFALKLAND\, BC – August 21\,22\,23\n\n\nThis is a family friendly clinic the weekend prior to Salmon Arm fair\, and Armstrong fair and is always one of the best! There’s both levels available for all 3 days. This type of clinic is a great way to improve your horsemanship through obstacles\, in a fun environment!\n\n\nLEVEL 1 – is anyone who hasn’t taken a clinic prior with myself and is a great spot for beginners\, green horses\, new comers to the sport and all levels of riding. We start on the ground with a series of exercises to help build the trust and connection with your horse. We then build that into how we ride to have a clear connection with trust while riding. From there we use the trust and connection that we’ve built to work through new obstacles that relate to all aspects of riding. Whether it be dark corners in an arena\, creek crossings\, new banners being hung at a show\, or in an obstacle sport itself. (Most people choose to stay in level 1 for around 3 clinics because it’s so much fun)\n\n\nLEVEL 2 – This is for people who have participated in at least one level 1 clinic prior. Here we’ll work on piecing together an advanced level of horsemanship through combining a few obstacles\, while working deeper at moving their feet when and where we want to get to their mind and build an ultimate connection. This level is for those wanting to advance themselves in any sport\, as well as those that want to compete\, or already are competing\, in Extreme Cowboy competitions.\n\n\nPrice is $400 per rider.\nOf that $200 is a non refundable deposit if not enough notice is given to fill the spot. The full amount is required 20 days prior and the same rule applies to the above of your place can not be filled.\n\n\nSession 1 runs 1-4 Friday\, & 9am – 12pm the following two days\n\n\nSession 2 runs 5-8 Friday\, and 1 pm – 4pm the following two days\n\n\nPM for any questions\, currently half full at the moment.\n\n\nTotal of 12 riders between the two sessions.\n\n\nOver night pens available at $15 per horse per night.\n\nemail trevor@horsesthatwork.ca \nFor more information contact Trevor at his website\, Horses that Work. \nor at Horses that work on Facebook.
URL:https://bcextremecowboyclub.com/event/horsemanship-through-obstacles-falkland/
LOCATION:Falkland Stampede Grounds\, 5811 BC-97\, Falkland\, British Columbia\, V0E 1W1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:EXCA Events,Horsemanship,Horsemanship Through Obstacles
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ORGANIZER;CN="HORSES THAT WORK - Trevor Mertes":MAILTO:info@horsesthatwork.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260807T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260809T170000
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SUMMARY:Horsemanship Through Obstacles - 70 Mile Riding Club
DESCRIPTION:The 70 Mile Riding Arena crew is very excited to announce:\nTrevor Mertes\, of Horses That Work\, and of Extreme Cowboy Challenge fame\, will be coming to the 70 Mile Arena for a 3 day clinic August 7-9\, 2026!\nTrevor brings his calm\, quiet\, and down to earth approach to horsemanship for all ages and all types of horses\, especially young and green horses. His goal is always to do less to get more out of your horse\, always keeping in mind that if you can move the feet you can get to the mind of the horse. “If you want a calm horse\, stay calm. If you want a patient horse\, be patient.”\nYou and your equine partner will work with a variety of obstacles using good horsemanship to get your horse through them. A few of the obstacles that Trevor brings include bridges\, gates\, objects to drag\, teeter totters\, suspension bridges\, carousel with flags\, barrels\, rails\, poles\, jumps and water obstacles. This clinic is a great way to help you and your horse find a better connection together. Come and work on some of the obstacles you may find in the ever growing sport of “cowboy challenge”.\nIt will be a great weekend of playing with obstacles\, making new friends and learning new things!\n$350 + $25 70 Mile Community Club membership\n\n\nRegister:\n\n\nhttps://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLScaYHOm0Zl…/viewform…\n\n\nTo read more about Trevor Mertes and Horses That Work see [www.horsesthatwork.ca](http://www.horsesthatwork.ca/) and Horses That Work on Facebook
URL:https://bcextremecowboyclub.com/event/horsemanship-through-obstacles-70-mile-riding-club/
LOCATION:70 Mile Community Club Hall\, 2585 North Bonaparte Rd\, 70 Mile House\, British Columbia\, V0K 2K2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:EXCA Events,Horsemanship,Horsemanship Through Obstacles
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ORGANIZER;CN="HORSES THAT WORK - Trevor Mertes":MAILTO:info@horsesthatwork.ca
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SUMMARY:BC Buckle Series Race 3
DESCRIPTION:ENTRIES ARE OPEN!!!!!\n\n\nEXTREME COWBOY RACE buckle series August 1-2 in Barrier\, BC\n\n\nIf you’re not sure if you’d like to race or not but would like to try some different obstacles than the play day is for you!!\n\n\nPlay day spots August 1 – $30/person\nTimes are 12 to 2\, 2 to 4\, 4 to 6.\nThere will also be a play day spot the morning of August 2 for those coming that don’t want to over night\, and that time slot is 9-11 am\n\n\nRace August 2 – 1pm & is $65/class\nWe’ll start in order of classes and they are :\n\n\nYoung guns (age 7-11)\nYouth (age 12-18)\nNovice\nIntermediate\nGreen Horse\nNon pro\nRide smart (age 55 +)\nPro\nOpen\n\n\nEntries can be emailed to extremehorsemanshipassociation@gmail.comIn the email\, include name\, EXCA membership number\, horses name\, and which classes you are entering.
URL:https://bcextremecowboyclub.com/event/extreme-cowboy-buckle-series-race-3/
LOCATION:North Thompson Fall Fair Rodeo & Agriplex\, 4856 Dunn Lake Rd\, Barrière\, British Columbia\, V0E 1E1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BC Buckle Series,EXCA Events,Horsemanship,Horsemanship Through Obstacles,Sanctioned Race
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SUMMARY:Horsemanship Through Obstacles - Summerland
DESCRIPTION:Summerland Rodeo Grounds is very excited to present Horsemanship Through Obstacles. We welcome Trevor to the Summerland Rodeo Grounds this summer for a horsemanship clinic! Join us for an exceptional weekend of learning\, growth\, and fun with this renowned professional horseman. \nMore details and signup to come. \nView Event
URL:https://bcextremecowboyclub.com/event/horsemanship-through-obstacles-summerland/
LOCATION:Summerland Rodeo Grounds\, 18707 Bathville Rd\, Summerland\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:EXCA Events,Horsemanship,Horsemanship Through Obstacles
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ORGANIZER;CN="HORSES THAT WORK - Trevor Mertes":MAILTO:info@horsesthatwork.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260606T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260606T180000
DTSTAMP:20260531T155300Z
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SUMMARY:Extreme Cowboy Obstacle Play Day
DESCRIPTION:Extreme Cowboy Obstacle Play Days\, are a great way to come out and expose your horse to some new obstacles! You don’t have to be in the race this weekend to take advantage of an obstacle course being set up to practise on\, come and play around on the obstacles with your horse(s) and get them exposed to some new things and see how they respond to them to build a better relationship.\nEach two hour spot is limited to 6 horses in the arena\, allowing everyone plenty of time and space on each obstacle they want to work on.\nTrevor Mertes of Horses That Work will also be around to help to help and coach if needed for a coaching fee. If you’d like more help\, than come to the clinic the day prior on Friday June 5.\nPlay day spots June 6 – $30/personTimes are 12 to 2\, 2 to 4\, 4 to 6.\nTo register\, message ‘Horses That Work’ or email extremehorsemanshipassociation@gmail.com\nSome of the obstacles that will be there may include:\nTeeter totters\, tarps\, bridges\, skinny bridges\, suspension bridge\, carousel\, may poles\, jumps\, roping\, mattresses\, water boxes and a variety of other obstacles used in an extreme cowboy challenge race.\nSo come join us in Barrier\, BC for a fun filled Extreme Cowboy Obstacle Play Day\, come play with your horse(s).\nFeel like you want to compete in an extreme cowboy race?! Come back Sunday June 7 and enter the race or audit for free!
URL:https://bcextremecowboyclub.com/event/extreme_cowboy_obstacle_play_day/
LOCATION:North Thompson Fall Fair Rodeo & Agriplex\, 4856 Dunn Lake Rd\, Barrière\, British Columbia\, V0E 1E1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BC Buckle Series,EXCA Events,Horsemanship,Horsemanship Through Obstacles,Sanctioned Race
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20260605T120000
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SUMMARY:BC Buckle Series Race 2
DESCRIPTION:EXTREME COWBOY RACE buckle series June 7 in Barrier\, BCClinic spots on Friday June 5 $150/person time slots are 10-12:30 2-4:30 & 6-8:30Play day spots June 6 – $30/personTimes are 12 to 2\, 2 to 4\, 4 to 6.There will also be a play day spot the morning of June 7 for those coming that don’t want to over night\, and that time slot is 9-11 amExtreme Cowboy Buckle Series Race starts June 7 – 1pm & is $65/classWe’ll start in order of classes and they are :Young guns (age 7-11)Youth (age 12-18)NoviceIntermediateGreen HorseNon proRide smart (age 55 +)ProOpenEntries can be emailed to extremehorsemanshipassociation@gmail.comIn the email\, include name\, EXCA membership number\, horses name\, and which classes you are entering.
URL:https://bcextremecowboyclub.com/event/extreme-cowboy-buckle-series-race-2/
LOCATION:North Thompson Fall Fair Rodeo & Agriplex\, 4856 Dunn Lake Rd\, Barrière\, British Columbia\, V0E 1E1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:BC Buckle Series,EXCA Events,Horsemanship,Horsemanship Through Obstacles,Sanctioned Race
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SUMMARY:BC Buckle Series Races
DESCRIPTION:ALRIGHT B.C. It’s time to EXTREME COWBOY MORE!!!\n\n\nMarch 29th 2026 in Barnhartville\, B.C. will be the first of 3 races running in B.C as a BUCKLE SERIES!\n\n\nYou’ve checked it out at the Fairs the past few years\, now its time to run a few extras and really hone in those skills prior to this years big fairs! We’ll be running our E.X.C.A. affiliated club “Extreme Horsemanship Association”. These races will run more like a normal EXCA association run race\, instead of just a select open show. With that\, each horse can compete in up to 3 divisions of extreme a day\, and each rider can ride multiple horses during that day. Below are the 9 divisions that you are able to ride in and at the end of the three race weekends there will be buckles rewarded to the champion of each division\, as well as prizes for the reserve champion for the season.\n\n\nFor March 29\, there will be a two day Extreme Cowboy clinic hosted by Star Valley Ranch in Barnhartville where the race will be held on the 29th. There will be play slots available for those that can’t/don’t make the clinic and they’ll be on the Saturday evening and sundaes morning prior to the race.\n\n\nJune 6/7 – Saturday will be a mix of a Clinic and play day slots to get a chance to be on the obstacles with your horse(s) with some help and instruction if needed\, and Sunday will be a race and both days will be in Barriere\, BC at the rodeo grounds.\n\n\nJuly 31- Aug 2 – Final Race\nFriday/Saturday will be a mix of a Clinic and play day slots to get a chance to be on the obstacles with your horse(s) with some help and instruction if needed\, and Sunday will be a race and all 3 days will be in Barriere\, BC at the rodeo grounds.\n\n\nFor any info on Extreme Cowboy Racing\, check out the international association website at www.extremecowboyassociation.com\n\n\nCompetition Divisions: These will be EXCA sanctioned races and the classes are as follows\n\n\nYoung 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.\n\n\no The same Young Gun may ride a maximum of two horses.\n\n\no The course shall contain 8 obstacles plus Overall Horsemanship and time points.\n\n\no Obstacles shall be rated 1 & 2.\n\n\n· Youth – Minimum age of 12- maximum age of 17. Eligible Youth may ride up to Non-Pro and Open with parental approval.\n\n\no A Youth may ride a maximum of three horses.\n\n\no The course shall contain 13 obstacles plus overall Horsemanship and time points.\n\n\no Obstacles shall be rated 1 – 4.\n\n\n· 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 except the Pro Division. Novice riders may ride in the Open Division.\n\n\no 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.\n\n\no The Novice course shall have 10 obstacles plus overall Horsemanship and time points.\n\n\no Obstacles shall be rated 1 – 3.\n\n\n· 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. Intermediate riders are allowed to ride “up” into higher Divisions of competition except the Pro Division. Intermediate riders may ride in the Open Division.\n\n\no Intermediate shall not be required to jump any obstacle higher than 18 inches.\n\n\no The Intermediate course shall contain 13 obstacles plus overall Horsemanship and time points.\n\n\no Obstacles shall be rated 1 – 4.\n\n\n· 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. Non-Pro riders are allowed to ride in the Open Division. Non-Pro riders may not ride in the Pro Division.\no The Non-Pro course shall contain 13 obstacles plus overall Horsemanship and time points.\n\n\no Obstacles shall be rated 1 – 5.\n\n\n· Pro – 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. Pro riders may ride in the Open Division.\n\n\no A Pro may ride an unlimited number of horses in the Pro Division and may also compete in the Futurity Division.\n\n\no 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.\n\n\no The course shall contain 13 obstacles plus overall Horsemanship and time points.\n\n\no Obstacles shall be rated 1 – 6.\n\n\n· Ride Smart 55 years & Over. The Ride Smart Division is designed for non-professional riders age 55 and over. Ride Smart riders may ride in the Open Division. Ride Smart riders may not ride in the Pro Division.\n\n\no The course shall have 13 obstacles plus overall Horsemanship and time points.\n\n\no Obstacles shall be rated 1 – 5.\n\n\nMembers 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.\n\n\n· Open Division 12 Years & Over – The Open Division is created for Youth\, Novice\, Intermediate\, Non-Pro\, Ride Smart and Pro riders.\n\n\n· Green Horse Division (Give it a Try) – A Division to develop aged horses new to EXCA & Futurity Horses\n\n\no Green Horse Division for horses of any age\n\n\no Green horses may be ridden by any rider age 12 or older.\n\n\no 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.\n\n\no Obstacles shall be rated 1 – 6.\n\n\no The Green Horse cannot be ridden in any other Divisions.3.
URL:https://bcextremecowboyclub.com/event/bc-buckle-series-races/
LOCATION:British Columbia
CATEGORIES:BC Buckle Series,EXCA Events,Horsemanship Through Obstacles,Sanctioned Race
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