August 2016 Newsletter - Southern Obstacle Challenge Association

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August 2016
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SOCA Summer Is Here – Let’s Race!
2016 Events
August & September
th
August 13 will be an Extreme Cowboy
Race at Chicopee Ag Center in Gainesville,
GA. This double point race will be indoor
with big fans. There are plenty of stalls and
campsites. Make sure you get your entries
in soon, unless you want to run first! Thanks
to Mariette Tipton, Dennis Tipton and Joe
Holloway for coordinating this race!
September 10th is our next Obstacle
Challenge. This will be held at Darby Oaks
Stables in Bushnell, FL. Most of the
obstacles are in the shade! Early entries
can request where you would like to be in
the order of go. Get yours in now – Entry
forms are attached and on the website.
1/16-17/16 – Florida Horse Park – Extreme
Cowboy Race (double points) on Saturday &
Obstacle Challenge on Sunday
1/30/16 – Schooling Day – Darby Oaks Stables
2/27/16 – Obstacle Challenge – Hillsborough
County Fairgrounds in Dover, FL
4/9/16 – Extreme Cowboy Race (double points) Green River Farm, Gaffney, SC
4/23/16 – Obstacle Challenge – McCulley Farms,
Jasper, FL
5/14/16 – Extreme Cowboy Race (double points) –
Pontotoc Agri-Center, Pontotoc, MS
6/3-4/16 – Extreme Cowboy Race – EXCA
Nationals (Triple Points), Circle E Guest Ranch,
Belvidere, TN
IMPORTANT NOTICE!!!!
The EXCA Southeastern Regional Championships to 7/9/16 – Schooling Day - Darby Oaks Stables,
Bushnell, FL
be held in Gaffney, SC will be a TWO DAY race
(September 24th & 25th). There will also be a clinic 8/13/16 – Extreme Cowboy Race (Double Points) –
Chicopee Agricultural Center, Gainesville, GA
with Peter Fraser (EXCA Director of Judges) on
(Flyer attached)
Friday 9/23. Flyers for both events are attached.
ONLY TWO CLINIC SPOTS LEFT!!!
9/10/16 – Obstacle Challenge - Darby Oaks
Stables, Bushnell, FL (Flyer attached)
The November Obstacle Challenge
9/24-25/16-– Extreme Cowboy Race SE Regional
Championships will once again be held at the
Championships (Triple Points)- Green River
Florida Horse Park in Ocala, FL. Details and
Farm, Gaffney, SC (Flyer attached)
entry forms are now posted on the SOCA
11/12/16 – Obstacle Challenge Championships
website and are attached to this newsletter.
(double points) – Florida Horse Park, Ocala, FL
(Flyer attached)
THANKS TO ALL OUR JUDGES,
VOLUNTEERS & SPONSORS!!!!!
Events flyers are on the website at
www.southernobstaclechallenges.com
Southern Obstacle Challenge Association
352-217-2448
P.O. Box 1479, Bushnell, FL 33513
southernobstaclechallenges@gmail.com
www.southernobstaclechallenges.com
Where you and your horse
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August 2016
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SOCA NEWS
YOUTH RIDERS
Special thanks to the sponsors for
the August 13th EXCA Race in
Georgia:
Bernie Duncan Memorial
Educational Fund
Starting with the 2016 show season, SOCA will
award $500 to the high point youth rider at the
Obstacle Challenges and $500 to the high point
youth rider at the Extreme Cowboy Races.
The youth/horse combination must compete in all
2016 SOCA Obstacle Challenges to be eligible for
the $500 Challenge Fund Award.
The youth/horse combination must compete in all
2016 SOCA Extreme Cowboy Races to be eligible
for the $500 Race Fund Award.
The Youth must be a paid member of SOCA for the
2016 season. The same youth can win both awards
if they attend all races and challenges.
Following are the standings after the first six months:
1
2
3
4
Youth Obstacle Challenges
Stephanie Walters
Destiny
Mackensie Brown
Cricket
Emily Cook
Scarlet
Jazmyn Durgin
Snazzy
Youth Extreme Cowboy Races
1 Casey Hiser
Chrome Faith
2 Stephanie Walters
Destiny
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Great Getaways Travel
Remax Realty – Barry & Jody
Sanders
Jeff Talley Farrier
A & T Enterprises
Ash Brothers Performance
Feeds
Jeff Hanes – Hanes Fencing
Berkshire Realty – Judi Refroe
Milligan Veterinary
Winner Wellness Center
Lanier Reflexology
Rockin’ T Ranch
437.00
409.00
331.00
320.00
1572.366
1533.822
If you have news that you would like to submit to the SOCA
newsletter, please email it to southernobstaclechallenges@gmail.com
352-217-2448
Southern Obstacle Challenge Association
southernobstaclechallenges@gmail.com
P.O. Box 1479, Bushnell, FL 33513
www.southernobstaclechallenges.com
Where you and your horse
can have fun!
August 2016
Newsletter
SOCA Schooling Day – July 9, 2016
352-217-2448
Southern Obstacle Challenge Association
southernobstaclechallenges@gmail.com
P.O. Box 1479, Bushnell, FL 33513
www.southernobstaclechallenges.com
Where you and your horse
can have fun!
August
2016
Newsletter
High Point Standings Through 6/30/16
SOCA OBSTACLE CHALLENGE HIGH POINT - 2016
Rider
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Donna Callaway
Renee Lewis
Amber Duncan
Kelsey Varn
Bunny Joseph
Hannah Thomas
Bailey Anderson
Jayde Pike
Robin Carter
Norma Frost
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Stephanie Walters
Mackensie Brown
Emily Cook
Jazmyn Durgin
Elizabeth Bazemore
Quiana Krabec
Stephanie Walters
Izzie Best
Quiana Krabec
Cory Stemerick
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Joyce Elledge
Mike Elledge
Bill Jasewicz
Becky McDowell
Mo Earle
Jena Parnell
Felicity Beech
Doris Salter
Jane Peniston
Gail Ransco
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Vickie Oliva
Lesa Roe
Briana Tribett
Tirina Miller
Denise Brown
Terri Glonek
Brice Ehrich
Karen Giroux
Leslie Kingree
Roseanne Moorland
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Barbara Jasewicz
Connie Lloyd
Cathy Rotola
Pat Cason
Anne Hanley
Warren Cason
Ann Simonsen
Julia Marshall
Karen Ketchum
Sharon Carty
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Traci Woodard
Jan Garvin
Jan Garvin
Renee Stafford
Joyce Tyson
Bret Lambdin
Robin Coleman
Rick Peniston
Pam Bacon
Phala Wriston
Horse
First Year Division
Surely A Legacy (Rain)
TR Really Splendid (Ace)
Houdini
Susie Q
Dickens
Holly
Bud
Pistol
Buckley's Gold Seeker (Cowboy)
Luna
Youth Divison
Destiny
Cricket
Scarlet
Snazzy
Cookie Monster
Gunner
Autumn
Breezy
Anoki
Ranger
Novice Divison
Back In Dixie
Dancing In Dixie
Dollar
Renny
Cabo
Bella
Brecon
Lil' Yellow Doll
Smoochie
Dee Dee
Non Pro Division
Peppy's Foolish Fancy (Champ)
Cat
Imheirrisistibletoo
"The" Wrangler
Gismos Candy Ttwo
One Tuff Cowgirl
Pusher's Iron Eagle
B. Willie
Scamp's First Hit
Pie
Posse Division
Durango
Chance
He's Smart N Peppy (Cas)
Sinforoso
Conrad's Debonair Gentleman
Kevin
Indi
Tai
Executive Gold Pride (Millie)
Kitty's Fantasy
Open Elite Division
Rusty Executive
Peponita's Top Gunner
Peponita's Shot Gun
Jazzy
Scooter
Tug
Harley
Jake
Duncan
Winn Blue Pardner
TOTAL
332.50
213.00
134.50
115.00
112.00
107.50
101.00
99.00
97.00
97.00
437.00
409.00
331.00
320.00
198.00
122.00
111.00
103.50
102.00
91.00
348.00
304.00
267.00
251.00
207.00
160.00
158.00
143.00
138.00
130.00
414.00
395.50
383.00
376.50
362.00
362.00
278.00
255.00
243.00
235.00
412.00
407.50
398.00
355.00
329.00
324.00
266.00
235.00
206.00
138.00
410.00
408.00
392.50
261.00
244.00
190.00
144.00
143.00
140.50
137.00
1 Casey Hiser
2 Bennett Green
3 Jay Peniston
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Terri Glonek
Bob Hill
Gregg Moore
Michael Garman
Sherry Garman
Jane Peniston
Joyce Elledge
Holly Bacola
Erik Herndon
Anna Gay
1
2
3
4
5
Tim Edge
Tyler Archie
Jason Hiser
Jena Parnell
Jonathan Archie
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Tracy Pinson
Jason Hiser
Rick Peniston
Dennis Tipton
Michael Garman
Kelsie Graham
Leanne Hale
Steve Barrett
Erik Herndon
Vaudry Edge
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Lisa Steinbach
Shelby Ratliff
Bob Hill
Shelby Ratliff
Joe Holloway
Sherry Garman
Michael Garman
Bret Lambdin
Kirsten Mew
Stephanie Walters
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Casey Hiser
Stephanie Walters
Kirsten Mew
Kirsten Mew
Taylor Harer
Cullen Green
Ashley Harer
Stephanie Walters
Dustin Archie
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Bob Hill
Dennis Tipton
Rick Peniston
Joe Holloway
Sherry Garman
Steve Barrett
Dennis Robinson
John Hodges
Vaudry Edge
Rick Peniston
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
Dennis Tipton
Rick Peniston
Kelsie Graham
Jason Hiser
Jason Hiser
Leanne Hale
Demetrio Alverez
Laura Green
Rick Peniston
Demetrio Alverez
SOCA RACE HIGH POINT - 2016
Young Guns Divison Results
Chrome Faith
Tater
Seven
Novice Divison Results
One Tuff Cowgirl
RJ Freckles Jewel (Shango)
Primer
Stonewall
Stormy
Smoochie
Back I n Dixie
Yoshi
Royal Nurse Pepto
Peppy's Cat I CMI
Green Horse Results
Tickle 4865
Badger
Caballo
Bella
Cruz
Non Pro Divison Results
Tuff Night At The Ritz
Delgado
Jake
Goodbar's Sonny
Stonewall
Whiskey
Brandy
Mr. Geniune Doc
Royal Nurse Pepto
Drifting Thru Poco
Intermediate Divison Results
Texan At The Ritz
Back I n Dixie
RJ Freckles Jewel (Shango)
Drifting Thru Poco
Solano's Moonlite Run (Annie)
Stormy
Stonewall
Tug
Trinity
Destiny
Youth Divison Results
Chrome Faith
Destiny
Trinity
Mister Twister
Nicoles Destiny
Tater
Chase
Autumn
Trigger
Ride Smart Divison Results
RJ Freckles Jewel (Shango)
Goodbar's Sonny
Jake
Solano's Moonlite Run (Annie)
Stormy
Mr. Geniune Doc
Threats Dark Reflection
Bud
Drifting Thru Poco
Smoochie
Pro Divison Results
Goodbar's Sonny
Jake
Whiskey
Delgado
Caballo
Brandy
Koozie
Chloe
Smoochie
Chip
1200.286
364.357
222.463
1243.692
1171.928
1096.884
987.056
973.904
944.028
861.254
751.437
718.762
626.283
346.439
293.765
279.938
238.136
78.000
1905.584
1517.229
1469.951
1428.649
1213.482
1080.773
1060.067
1058.226
939.669
831.474
1729.268
1639.050
1468.550
1333.112
1292.792
1260.931
1235.526
1092.952
993.572
989.429
1572.366
1533.822
970.957
964.688
822.467
616.174
505.433
311.435
218.000
1531.538
1453.530
1447.115
1351.875
1255.251
1071.973
947.930
937.605
819.613
597.367
1503.645
1483.124
1107.204
1057.896
908.719
662.145
612.880
612.341
283.527
274.790
352-217-2448
Southern Obstacle Challenge Association
southernobstaclechallenges@gmail.com
P.O. Box 1479, Bushnell, FL 33513
www.southernobstaclechallenges.com
August 2016
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THANKS TO OUR 2016 SPONSORS!!!
SOCA would like to thank our 2016 Corporate Sponsors
Glonek Trucking- Auto Taxi Transport –Stellar Marine & Lisa Steinbach – Trailhead Ranch
Walker Pond Farm – Darby Oaks Stables – Performance Marketing Services - Trailhead Ranch
Ehrich Transport – Peniston Deason Attorneys – Mo & Keith Earle – Glenda Bradley PhD
Ranch Hand & Gene Chaires – Serenity Ranch Photography – La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant
Corporate Sponsor
Walker Pond Farm
Diane McMurtrey
stellarmarine.net
La Fiesta Mexican Restaurant
7802 N. Atlantic Avenue (A1A)
Cape Canaveral, Florida 32920
(321) 783-7755
Corporate Sponsor
Mo & Keith Earle
Pierson, FL
Thank you to our 2016
buckle, division and ribbon
sponsors:
Tyson Colt Company
Janie & Wayne Van De
Walker
L&M Awards – Kelly Gifford
Renee’ Lewis Pet Sitting
A & C Cleaning Service
A Friend Of SOCA!
Vicky DeCaro
Maggie & Denny Young
Winter Garden, FL
Corporate
Sponsor
Glenda
Bradley
PhD
SPONSOR OF THE
2016 OVERALL
HIGHPOINT AWARD
HEARTLAND FARMS
August 2016
Newsletter
**Please note: This directory is a
service for our members, SOCA does
not sanction or endorse these facilities.
If you would like to add your facility to
the list, please send information to:
Obstacle Practice/Schooling Directory
Kick N Back Farm has got well over 50 obstacles spread out both on and off trails. Many are in the woods
and closely mimic both SOCA, as well as other trail competitions. We also have arena style obstacles. We
have everything from the "scary" horse killing objects to finesse style challenges to help people at
whatever level they want to work. Located in Ocklawah, FL 352-895-2564.
• Minimum of 5 to schedule weekdays or evenings. Also offer night obstacles and host clinics.
• Prices: One on one $50; Groups of 5 plus $40; Play days $25
Clinics are $40 with lots of hands on help and we serve lunch for $5
Current SOCA members $5 off clinics if signed up in advance
• https://www.facebook.com/KnBFarmObstacles (check for scheduled events)
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Greene Acres Stables - Owners Pam and Ronnie Bacon 813-727-0502
Email twhcasper2@gmail.com 5041 Reece Road, Plant City, FL 33567
Cost for schooling your horse $20.00 Per horse - Negative coggins required.
Plenty of obstacles and still adding – Schooling and lessons available.
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Time to Shine Equestrian Center - Located in Lakeland, Florida. Right
now practice days will only be a couple days a month, but no set schedule
due to the summer rains. We will also be having scheduled obstacle
challenges and will be updating our Facebook page. Phone is 863-559-4589
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TROT Ranch - 25 Acres of Fun, located in Geneva, Florida. All ages and
disciplines of riding are welcome. Shaded trails, open fields, over 50
obstacles providing the perfect place to, have fun, enhance confidence and
build trust. We provide creative obstacles from low to high challenges that
build and test your skills in a safe and controlled environment. You control
the pace and intensity with expert guidance when you need it. Whether your goal is to win obstacle
challenges or simply have fun with your horse TROT Ranch is here. Bring a friend or book a group. For
more information go to our webpage: www.trotranch.com. To schedule a session or lesson email
jane@trotranch.com or call 407-349-9351. Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/trot.ranch
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Tyson Colt Company – Ft. McCoy, FL – Training, lessons,
obstacle course on premises, come practice
anytime $25 per person.
Contact: Audra Tyson 352-390-7446.
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TTT Horsemanship - Join the obstacle challenge fun or win that trail class – Confidence building for you
and horse. Offering private lessons on your horse or mine. Vicky DeCaro Summerfield, FL 704-953-5632
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352-217-2448
Southern Obstacle Challenge Association
southernobstaclechallenges@gmail.com
P.O. Box 1479, Bushnell, FL 33513
www.southernobstaclechallenges.com
Where you and your horse
can have fun!
August 2016
Newsletter
2016 High Points
In 2016 SOCA will award high point obstacle
challenge winners in the following divisions: First
Year (Amateur), Novice, Youth, Non Pro, Open Elite
and Posse. Points from each of the 2016 SOCA
Obstacle Challenges will be totaled, with double
points at the obstacle challenge championship in
November. The horse/rider team with the most
points will be the high point champion. Based on the
feedback from members, the high point award will
be custom SOCA buckles.
Regional Championship buckles for the Extreme
Cowboy Races will be determined by points
accumulated at SOCA events only. The horse/rider
teams accumulating the most points at each
designated SOCA EXCA race (with the triple points
at the Nationals in June and Regional Championship
races in September and double points for all State
Championships) will be awarded the high point
buckle in the following divisions: Pro, Non-Pro, Ride
Smart, Novice, Intermediate, Youth, and Non-Pro.
Purpose of SOCA
OBSTACLE CHALLENGES
• Divisions for all levels of horses and riders
• Open to all breeds
• Payback in all classes, prizes, and ribbons
• Ten to fifteen obstacles
• Events will be in arenas and on the trail
EXTREME COWBOY RACES
• Sanctioned Extreme Cowboy Races with
divisions for: Pro, Non-Pro, Novice,
Intermediate, Ride Smart, Youth, Young Guns,
& Green Horse
• Open to all breeds
• Payback, prizes, and ribbons
CLINICS/SCHOOLING DAYS
• Learn to negotiate obstacles
• Schooling days will allow you to practice
obstacles with the help of others, and without
the pressure of competition.
Dates, details and previous months newsletters can be found on the SOCA
website at
www.southernobstaclechallenges.com
SOCA dues ($10) are due January 1st!
Please renew at your first event of the year.
Dues help fund the highpoint awards and
administrative costs of the club.
Extreme Cowboy Racers
Reminder to pay your dues to the EXCA
so your points will count! If you aren’t
sure if you are current, check the EXCA
website under the club page.
If you have news that you would like to submit to the SOCA
newsletter, please email it to
southernobstaclechallenges@gmail.com
Southern Obstacle Challenge Association
352-217-2448
P.O. Box 1479, Bushnell, FL 33513
southernobstaclechallenges@gmail.com
www.southernobstaclechallenges.com