Extreme Cowboy racing is based on obstacles you may encounter on a ranch. Bridges, gates, water crossings and rope work may be required. See https://www.extremecowboyassociation.com/rulebook.htm for a list of EXCA approved obstacles.
In the creation of the Grass Roots Extreme Cowboy, the mission is to "Grow the sport of Extreme Cowboy Racing from the roots up” aiming to promote the sport to the current riding community as well as in underserved areas of Ontario. Maintaining the cost effectiveness of running events to help with growth. As an affiliate of the Extreme Cowboy Association, Grass Roots Extreme Cowboy events shall be governed by the rules of EXCA.
No. But you will still be required to create a free user account to enter GREC events. It’s strongly encouraged that riders become members of our parent organization the Extreme Cowboy Association. As an EXCA member you will receive a handy hard copy rulebook as well as monthly emailed newsletters to keep you up to date.
Membership is free, but you must register to compete in an event. Create an account using the "Sign Up" button. Your account profile will speed up the registration process for all events that you enter.
The 2024 divisions are:
Entry fees are $20 for lead line. All divisions with 10 obstacles or less are $30 each. This includes: In-Hand, Young Guns, Novice Youth, Giddy Uo Walk-Jog, Novice, and Green Horse. All divisions with over 10 obstacles are $40 each. This includes: Youth, Intermediate, Non-Pro, Ride Smart, Pro and Open.. A non-refundable administration fee of $15.00 must be paid for each horse/rider entry.
There is a cap of 60 entries for each event unless otherwise noted. Once the cap is reached, a wait list will be created from the timestamps of the entries.
A valid proof of personal liability for equine events must be uploaded on your account profile. Only valid insurance policies stating equestrian activities are covered by the policy holder will be accepted. Ie. Ontario Equestrian membership. Entry forms must be complete and all fees paid as directed. Review and follow EXCA rules. Entry forms must be completed and all fees paid as directed. You are following the EXCA rules.
Traditional western or Australian tack and attire (see EXCA rulebook ) for all divisions, except where permitted otherwise. GREC permits all divisions with 10 or less judged obstacles/elements to compete in a saddle without a horn. Tack and attire shall match. This includes Lead Line, In-Hand, Giddy Up Walk-Jog, Young Guns, Novice and Green Horse.
GREC permits all divisions with 10 or less judged obstacles/elements to compete in a saddle without a horn. Tack and attire shall match. This includes Lead Line, In-Hand, Novice Youth, Giddy Up Walk-Jog, Young Guns, Novice and Green Horse.
Participants ages 3-10 (As of January 1st) are eligible. Lead Line entries are not allowed to ride up into any other division. The rider must be turned out in proper show attire including a helmet. Tack and attire shall match.
Participants aged 12 - 17 as of January 1st, and are in their first or second year of youth are eligible. Young Guns can ride up to Novice Youth with parent permission. If a youth has won a champion or reserve in this division as a year end champion or finals champion they may not ride this division in their second year on the same horse. If the youth chooses to ride a different horse in the second year they may do so and compete in this division.
Please visit the EXCA online rulebook for a full description of eligibility for the following divisions: Young Guns, Youth, Novice, Intermediate, Non Pro, Green Horse, Ride Smart, Pro, and Open.
GREC will only collect point fees directly for EXCA. GREC will no longer be collecting point fees for any affiliate EXCA club. Affiliates are welcome to continue to calculate and collect their point fees from their members from our sanctioned EXCA events. Results are submitted / posted within 7 days or less.
GREC events will be sanctioned and pointed with the Extreme Cowboy Association (EXCA). If you
are an EXCA member in good standing,
you may include in your entry fees, a $10 admin fee per division, to have your points sent to
the
EXCA office for recording.
Rider eligibility is determined through qualified points from EXCA rated events. See the EXCA website for details.
Yes. Ribbons will be awarded for each race event division up to 5th place. Additional prizes are at the discretion of the event host. At the end of the year, a High Point Buckle will be awarded to each of the divisions. Points for each Year End division award will be accumulated from the top 4 events of each horse/rider combination. All races will be single points for Year End calculations.
Yes. See Ontario Racing for criteria and an application form.
Additional riders in the same household can be added to your account. This option should only be done for riders not able to create their own account and register.
After logging in, click on the menu ellipses (near top right) and select the menu option Additional Riders.
then, Select Add Rider
then, Enter Details
The additional rider is now selectable on the Entry form.
Open to all levels of handlers. The horse will not be allowed to enter any other division. If shown in another division, this horse will no longer be eligible for In-Hand. Horse may be of any age or breed. There should be 8-10 obstacles for the course.
Riders 18 years of age or over. Any rider who is not comfortable to lope a course. The course should include 10 judged elements. Judges will be encouraged to penalize riders for any loping. Riders may ride up in other divisions.
New EXCA division for 2024! Open Division 12 Years & Over - The Open Division is created for Youth, Novice, Intermediate, Non-Pro, Ride Smart and Pro riders. The Open Division shall always be the last to compete in an EXCA event. The GREC Open Division will be considered a Jackpot race.
Open Division Payout structure All fees will be paid out as prize money, less a $10 EXCA sanctioning fee per entry, as well as any administration fees.
We acknowledge that the level of competition within Ontario EXCA affiliate clubs differs from the Riders in the US. For riders who have won a GREC high-point buckle and plan to submit points to EXCA for World standings, we offer the ability to compete below their current Ontario level Hors Concours. Hors concours allows riders to compete in the class for the purpose of collecting EXCA points, but they are not eligible to place in the class, receive ribbons, or collect points for the GREC high-point year end buckle or awards for that division. Novice: Riders who have won a buckle in the Novice division or higher (Intermediate, Non-Pro, or Pro before 2024 changes were instituted) are no longer eligible to compete at the Novice division. For the purpose of collecting EXCA points, they may enter the Novice division hors concours. Intermediate: Riders who have won a buckle in Intermediate division or higher (Non-Pro, or Pro before 2024 changes were instituted) are no longer eligible to compete at the Intermediate division. For the purpose of collecting EXCA points, they may enter the Intermediate division hors concours.
Yes. GREC has been approved for the TIP program. Contact us for further information to see if your horse qualifies.
The GREC Carrot Fund will be used for supporting riders in emergencies, going to EXCA Worlds or special purchases such as timers.
