Event hosted by MIA Bootleggers at the Chiltern Rodeo Grounds.

ENTRIES CLOSE 25th September 2024

MIA Bootleggers - as an affiliate of the National Cowboy Challenge Association. We are hosting an approved NCCA Battle of the Borders Show on 28th September 2024

Offering all NCCA Classes as per the rule book under the rules of the NCCA.

Come along and try some Cowboy Challenges for a fun day out!

It is required that you are a member of the National Cowboy Challenge Association to compete in all approved events.

Single Day Membership Available!

Lunch Available
Ribbons & Prizes

Wranglers 5-7 Yrs 
Minimum age 5yrs. - Maximum age 7yrs. ^ Wranglers must ride independently. Wranglers are eligible to ride up into Buckaroo’s - This is a concurrent entry Wranglers can ride one horse only in a round. Wranglers Course will contain 9 obstacles A Wrangler course can be made of all Level 1 Obstacles Obstacle level 1-2

Buckaroos 8-11 Yrs 
Minimum age 8yrs. - Maximum age 11yrs.^ Buckaroos must ride independently Buckaroos are eligible to ride up into Ranchers Youth. Buckaroos are eligible to enter a maximum of 2 horses in a round. Buckaroos course will contain 9 obstacles Obstacle Level 1-2

Ranchers 12-14 Yrs 
Minimum age 12yrs - Maximum age 14yrs. ^ Ranchers are eligible to ride up into Mavericks Senior Youth - This is a concurrent entry Ranchers are eligible to ride a maximum of 2 Horses Ranchers course will contain 12 obstacles. Obstacle level of 1-4

Mavericks Snr Youth 15-17 Yrs 
Minimum age 15 yrs - Maximum age 17yrs. ^ Mavericks are eligible to ride up to Non Pro and Open Mavericks Senior Youth are eligible to ride a maximum of 3 Horses. Mavericks course will contain 12 obstacles. Obstacle Level of 1-4

Rookie Youth 12-17 Yrs 
Minimum age 12yrs - Maximum age 17yrs.^ Rookie Youth entry level division for youth competitors who are new to any form of Obstacle Challenge/Cowboy Challenge. Maximum Term spent in Rookie is 12 months from attendance of your first Cowboy Challenge. Rookie Youth are eligible to ride up into Mavericks & Ranchers Rookie Youth are eligible to ride up to Open Rookie Youth are eligible to ride a maximum of 2 horses in a round Rookie Youth course will have 10 obstacles Obstacle Level 1-3 Rookie Senior and Rookie Youth Divisions will run concurrently.

Rookie Senior Over 18 Yrs
Entry level division for anyone new to any form of Obstacle Challenge/ Cowboy Challenge, this class can be used to establish the appropriate division for a competitor. Maximum term spent in Rookie is 12 months from attendance of your first Cowboy Challenge. Pro Riders are not eligible to enter this Class. Rookie course will have 10 obstacles Obstacle Level 1-3 Rookie Senior and Rookie Youth Divisions will run concurrently.

Rookie Horse
A horse based entry level class for horses new to any form of Obstacle Challenge/Cowboy Challenge in their first competition year and for Futurity aged horses to gain exposure prior to competing in a Futurity aged event. Maximum Term for horses spent in Rookie Horse class is 12 months from the horses attendance at its first NCCA Cowboy Challenge Rookie Horse course will have 12 obstacles Obstacle Level 1-5

Novice Level 1 - 18 yrs & Over
A Novice Rider, is a level for an inexperienced/beginner rider. A rider who can mount and dismount unassisted, is capable of applying basic aids, is comfortable and in control at the walk, moderate length trots and establishing a consistent lope. A Novice rider is eligible to ride up into Intermediate, Legends or Open or Non Pro A Novice rider will progress to the intermediate division at reaching a total of 50 ranking points. Level 1 (0-25 points) Level 1 riders can nominate to run in Novice Level 2 This is a concurrent entry Level 2 (26-50 points) Level 2 riders can ride up to Intermediate, Open, Legends or Non Pro Novice course will have 12 obstacles Obstacle level 1-3

Novice Level 2 - 18 yrs & Over
A Novice Rider, is a level for an inexperienced/beginner rider. A rider who can mount and dismount unassisted, is capable of applying basic aids, is comfortable and in control at the walk, moderate length trots and establishing a consistent lope. A Novice rider is eligible to ride up into Intermediate, Legends or Open or Non Pro A Novice rider will progress to the intermediate division at reaching a total of 50 ranking points. Level 1 (0-25 points) Level 1 riders can nominate to run in Novice Level 2 This is a concurrent entry Level 2 (26-50 points) Level 2 riders can ride up to Intermediate, Open, Legends or Non Pro Novice course will have 12 obstacles Obstacle level 1-3

Intermediate Level 1 - 18 yrs & Over
An Intermediate rider is someone who displays good horsemanship and is confident and in control in all paces. Is increasing speed throughout the course and establishing lead changes. Has a basic understanding of advanced manoeuvres. An Intermediate rider is eligible to ride up to Non Pro and Open Division. An Intermediate rider will progress to the Non Pro division at reaching a total of 50 ranking points. Level 1 (0-25 points) Level 1 riders can nominate to run in Intermediate Level 2, This is a concurrent entry Level 2 (26-50 points) Level 2 Riders can ride in Level 2 only in the Intermediate division. Obstacle Level 1-4

Intermediate Level 2 - 18 yrs & Over
An Intermediate rider is someone who displays good horsemanship and is confident and in control in all paces. Is increasing speed throughout the course and establishing lead changes. Has a basic understanding of advanced manoeuvres. An Intermediate rider is eligible to ride up to Non Pro and Open Division. An Intermediate rider will progress to the Non Pro division at reaching a total of 50 ranking points. Level 1 (0-25 points) Level 1 riders can nominate to run in Intermediate Level 2, This is a concurrent entry Level 2 (26-50 points) Level 2 Riders can ride in Level 2 only in the Intermediate division. Obstacle Level 1-4

Legends Level 1 -Rider Age is Over 60yrs
Open to any competitor over 60 yrs of Age^ A rider who competes in any other division is eligible to ride in Legends. A Professional rider over 60yrs is eligible to ride in Legends Level 2 only. Level 1 (0-25 points) Level 1 riders can nominate to run in Legends Level 2 - This is a concurrent entry Level 2 (Above 25 points) Level 2 Riders can ride in Level 2 only in the Legends division. Obstacle Level 1-4

Legends Level 2 -Rider Age is Over 60
Open to any competitor over 60 yrs of Age^ A rider who competes in any other division is eligible to ride in Legends. A Professional rider over 60yrs is eligible to ride in Legends Level 2 only. Level 1 (0-25 points) Level 1 riders can nominate to run in Legends Level 2 - This is a concurrent entry Level 2 (Above 25 points) Level 2 Riders can ride in Level 2 only in the Legends division. Obstacle Level 1-4

Non Pro Level 1 - 12 yrs & Over
A Non Pro rider is one that is an experienced rider but has not received compensation/remuneration for training/showing horses for owners. A non-pro rider displays excellent horsemanship with speed and softness through the course, established lead changes and advanced manoeuvres. A Non Pro rider will progress through the ranks in Non Pro listed below A Non Pro rider is eligible to ride up into the open division. Level 1 (0-25 points) Level 1 riders can nominate to run in Non Pro Level 2 - This is a concurrent entry Level 2 (Above 25 Points) Level 2 Riders can ride in Level 2 only in the Non Pro division. Obstacle Level 1-5

Non Pro Level 2 - 12 yrs & Over
A Non Pro rider is one that is an experienced rider but has not received compensation/remuneration for training/showing horses for owners. A non-pro rider displays excellent horsemanship with speed and softness through the course, established lead changes and advanced manoeuvres. A Non Pro rider will progress through the ranks in Non Pro listed below A Non Pro rider is eligible to ride up into the open division. Level 1 (0-25 points) Level 1 riders can nominate to run in Non Pro Level 2 - This is a concurrent entry Level 2 (Above 25 Points) Level 2 Riders can ride in Level 2 only in the Non Pro division. Obstacle Level 1-5

Open - 12 yrs & Over
A class open to all levels of riders 12yrs+ including Pro and “Rookie horse”. Obstacle Level 1-5

Pro - 18yrs & Over
An individual is considered a professional rider when an income is earned from training horses, showing horses for owners or for the education of a rider for the purpose to improve skill, conducting clinics or re education for remuneration. Professional riders only can enter the pro class. A Professional rider over 60yrs is eligible to ride in Legends Level 2 only. In order for a professional rider to move to a lower level of competition he/ she must not receive an income earned from training horses, showing horses for owners, for education of a rider for the purpose to improve skill for remuneration for a period of 3 years. Obstacle Level 1-6