Bill Cameron rides the last night of the Extreme Cowboy Association World Championship for the highest score of the final round.
When it comes to training horses this tall Hollywood cowboy makes it look so easy.
“The fact that my last name is Cameron and the horse’s name is I’ll Cowboy Up was a sign to me to pursue Craig Cameron’s Extreme Cowboy Race. I have never had so much fun in my life with a horse as I have at the EXCA Events. With all my experience I think I was born for this event,” says seasoned Horseman Bill Cameron. Born into the horse business, Bill started as a child working alongside his father, premier Hollywood movie horse trainer, Denzel Cameron. Known worldwide and highly respected, Denzel was the man behind many animal actors. For over 25 years his family has resided in Rosamond California preparing and training Liberty Horses and Driving Horses.
Watching the Extreme Cowboy Race horses whiz around the timed and judged obstacle course is amazing. Each well practiced team of horse and rider has a chance of winning. People from all across the nation meet for fierce and friendly competition. The national championship is a triumph of horsemanship and honestly, a stroke of good luck too.
Everyday Horsepeople Mitch and Peggy Brasington told us about their road to the Extreme Cowboy Race championship title, their trainer Daniel Harris and how the horses were raced using fishing line and a bullwhip.
Results of the 1st World Championship Extreme Cowboy Race Finals 2009
The action of the Extreme Cowboy Race World Championship (EXCA) finals in Topeka Kansas ended with a show of camaraderie. Everyone was invited into the center of the R.R. Domer Livestock Arena to take part in the ceremonies. Contestants from all divisions stood shoulder to shoulder, mingled with the horse trainers, grooms, Judges, extended families, EXCA Members and Horse2Heart.com. At this point they had each ridden five grueling rounds of the extreme race with their best horses. Some had brought and raced more than one horse. The evening go-rounds had lasted well into the early morning hours for days. Truly extreme and that’s what makes a true champion.
Pro
1. Kelly LeBlanc
2. Lee Hart
3. Robin Bond
4. Rick Hoffman
5. Tammy Harty
6. Runt Rageth
7. Bill Cameron
8. Clint Donley
9. Robin Bond
10. Lowell Anderson
The youth division of the Extreme Cowboy Race is age 17 or under. Call it a cowboy race but the girls are taking the reins and whipping the competition. Riding strong, the California girls are showing their cleverness due to cross discipline training. Not only are they versed in the cowboy obstacles but have strong seat due to dressage and hunt seat schooling.
Youth Division Extreme Cowboy Race leader Obbie Schlom missed a part of the course on her mule Ely the judeges were still kind to her. Second round she was the last rider on her horse Ferocious which she placed 5th on in the first run. Craig Cameron said “She might as well be a carpenter the way she nailed the mounted shooting”. This time she remembers to stop and pick up the horses hoof and then does a swing up mount. A little hesitation on the trailer load but she got it done.
First Day Action – 2009 Extreme Cowboy Race Assoc World Championships
Direct from the action at the World Championships of the Extreme Cowboy Race Assoc. in Topeka Kansas.
Craig Cameron, Extreme Cowboy Race Originator welcomed Horse2Heart to the first day competition with his famous smile and a hand shake.
Word has spread from California to Florida about the race. In this sport the Pros, amateurs and youth mingle and support each other’s efforts, trials, tribulations and victories equally. Demonstrating the classical integrity of the Cowboy way is evident.
Just spoke with Bill Hull CEO Extreme Cowboy Association, he was in the arena until 1:00 AM checking in horses and riders at the Kansas Expo center in Topeka, Kansas. Extreme Cowboy World Championships just started in Topeka Kansas with a clinic by Craig Cameron. Schedule Extreme Cowboy Race World Championships.
The Extreme Cowboy Association (EXCA) will host the 2009 Extreme Cowboy World championship. The race finals are November 13-15 at the Kansas Expo center in Topeka, Kansas. Founder of the organization, Craig Cameron will give live commentary on the event that will take place in the R.R. Domer Livestock Complex indoor arena. The venue has a seating space of 1,400, a large warm up area and stalls for 245 horses.
Hundreds of horse and rider teams from all over the country will be competing for the title of Extreme Cowboy Race World Champion. The competition will be held in five divisions of riders:
Young Guns – 7-11 years
Youth – 12 -17 years
Non – professional
Professional
Ride Smart – 55 years or more.
In addition to presenting the live commentary of the championship, EXCA Founder and Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame member Craig Cameron will also be giving educational and entertaining riding demonstrations. He will be giving one hour sessions on a new topic everyday. The sessions will start at 9:00 AM.
The Extreme Cowboy Race events are designed to challenge both the rider and horse to overcome a series of obstacles. The number of obstacles crossed, overall horsemanship and speed with control are the basis for scoring participants.
It is mandatory for all the participants to be members of the Extreme Cowboy Association. The registration process is still open for the riders of all ages and for all the breeds of horses & mules. Western-style clothing and tack is a must for all the participants.
If you want to purchase tickets in advance for the year 2009 Extreme Cowboy World Championships, log onto Extreme Cowboy Association or Craig Cameron.
