SOUTHEASTERN BUCKAROO ASSOCIATION
The Southeastern Buckaroo Association-sponsored events encourage proper horsemanship, demonstrating the natural gaits associated with ranch work.
These events help riders to further their knowledge and develop skills in the traditional style of the Vaquero and Californios. Riders will also be able to exhibit their skills through the different events that are specific to this style of horsemanship.
Click here to see photos from the Ranch Rodeo.
Click here to see photos from the Trail Obstacle Workshop.
Click here to see photos from the Ranch Roping Clinic.
"IMPORTANCE OF PROPER BRIDLING" If we study the style of horsemanship the SBA promotes, we should be concerned with using proper technique when working with our horses. This is very important when it comes to bridling our horses. When putting the snaffle bit on our horses we should first think of the most comfortable way for the "horse". By placing a thumb or finger in the corner of the horses mouth and rubbing the bars of the mouth and tongue the horse will soften his jaw and start to work his mouth in a chewing fashion. If we're ready with the headstall and bit we can easily slip the bit in without banging our horses teeth. Once the bit is in we can gently lift it with the headstall. We should be particular about not letting the headstall bump the horse in the eye. When going over the ears with the headstall gently push the ears FORWARD one ear at a time instead of just raking the headstall over the poll pinning the ears down on the poll. Next, gently fix the horses mane and forelock so it's not wadded up under the headstall. Buckle the throat latch leaving room for a finger or two between the throat latch and the bottom of the jaw. Remember, horses ar not bad to bridle, but people are bad bridlers! Happy Riding, Scott Stokes |
For more information on the SBA or Any of the Events Below Call:
Tim Hester at 478-994-3397
Scott Stokes at 731-799-3087
Gary Townsend Jr. at 770-364-4298,
770-361-3764 or 770-483-0242
Wendy Goldstone at 478-935-3997
Jimmy Kendrick at 770-358-4412
2008 SBA Schedule of Sponsored & Promotional Events:
February 9th: SBA Membership Meeting & Trail/Obstacle Workshop at Crooked Creek Farm, Forsyth, GA. Registration at 8:00 AM through 8:45 AM and Meeting at 9:00 AM. No "Sign Up" after 8:45 AM. Workshop will follow. Workshop will be instructional with individual help from SBA judges. Members cost will be $25.00 and non-members $45.00.
February 10th: Scott Stokes Horsemanship and Problem Solving Clinic at Crooked Creek Farm, Forsyth, GA. Cost will be $100.00 per SBA member and $125.00 per non-member. No auditor fee for SBA member and nonmember $15.00.
February 16th, 17th & 18th: Scott Stokes Horsemanship Clinic hosted by Suzanne Lane in Metcalf, GA. Cost will be $300.00 per person. Subject to cattle fee.
February 19th & 20th: Scott Stokes Ranch Roping Clinic hosted by Suzanne Lane in Metcalf, GA. Cost will be $200.00 per person. Subject to cattle fee.
March 8th: Red Steagall at "The Booth Cowboy Museum" in Cartersville, GA.
March 15th: Assigned as a "Make Up" day in the event that February 9th is rained out.
March 27th, 28th, 29th & 30th: Scott Stokes Horsemanship and Colt Starting Clinic hosted by Diane and Jimmy Kendrick in Milner, GA. Cost will be $385.00 for Horsemanship and $400.00 for Colt Starting.
April 5th: Open Arena Day for SBA Members at Diamond T3 Ranch, Conyers, GA. Coaching Assistance will be provided. Non-members will be charged a $25.00 fee.
April 7th, 8th & 9th: Bob King Horsemanship Clinic hosted by Katie Maddox, Indian Springs, GA. Cost will be $145.00 per day per person.
April 10th, 11th & 12th: Bob King Ranch Roping Clinic hosted by Bill Barnes, Indian Springs, GA. Cost will be $435.00 per person.
May 16th, 17th & 18th: Scott Stokes Novice Ranch Roping Clinic at Crooked Creek Farm in Forsyth, GA. Cost will be $300.00 per SBA member and non-member $350.00. Subject to cattle fee.
June 7th: SBA Novice Ranch Rodeo at Crooked Creek Farm in Forsyth, GA. Three Man/Women Teams. Events: Breakaway Roping, Sorting & Penning and Trailer Loading. Cost will be $75.00 per SBA Participant. Subject to cattle fee. Deadline for Entry is June 1st.
June 14th: Open Arena Day for SBA Members at Diane and Jimmy Kendrick's Farm, Milner, GA. Coaching Assistance will be provided. Non-members will be charged a $25.00 fee.
June 28th & 29th: Townsend's Horsemanship Clinic at the Diamond T3 Ranch in Conyers, GA. Cost will be $100.00 per day per SBA member and non-member $125.00 per day. No auditor fee for SBA member and nonmember $15.00.
August 9th: SBA Cow Working Workshop at the Diamond T3 Ranch in Conyers, GA CANCELLED.
August 9th & 10th: Townsend's Cow Working Clinic at the Diamond T3 Ranch in Conyers, GA. Contact Gary Towsend Jr. or Gary Towsend Sr. for details (see below for numbers).
September 6th: SBA Trail Obstacle Course Event at Crooked Creek Farm in Forsyth, GA. Cost will be $25.00 per Novice Entry and $35.00 per Open Entry. Non-members will incur an additional $30.00 fee.
September 7th: SBA Cow Sorting "Three Man Event" at Crooked Creek Farm in Forsyth, GA. Cost will be $20.00 per Novice Entry and $30.00 per Open Entry. Non-members will incur an additional $30.00 fee. Subject to cattle fee.
October 4th: "Dry" SBA Ranch Roping Workshop at Crooked Creek Farm in Forsyth, GA. Cost will be $25.00 for SBA member and non-member $45.00. Subject to cattle fee.
October 18th & 19th: Scott Stokes Advanced Ranch Roping Clinic at Crooked Creek Farm in Forsyth, GA. Cost will be $300.00 per SBA member and non-member $350.00. Auditor Fee $10.00 for SBA member, non-member $15.00. Subject to cattle fee.
October 23rd - 26th: Cowboy Festival at "The Booth Museum" in Cartersville, GA.
November 1st: Advanced SBA Ranch Rodeo at Crooked Creek Farm, Forsyth, GA. Cost will be $100.00 per SBA member and non-member $150.00. Subject to cattle fee.
December 13th: Open Arena Day for SBA Members at Crooked Creek Farm in Forsyth, GA. Coaching Assistance will be provided. Non-member will be charged $25.00.
For more information on the SBA or Any of the above Events Call:
Tim Hester at 478-994-3397
Scott Stokes at 731-799-3087
Gary Townsend Jr. at 770-364-4298,
770-361-3764 or 770-483-0242
Wendy Goldstone at 478-935-3997
Jimmy Kendrick at 770-358-4412