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 1st Top Hand Stock-Handling Series.
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Click here to see photos from the Novice Ranch Rodeo.
Click here for Top Hand Stock-Handling Series Page.
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"UNDERSTANDING THE BOSAL AND HACAMORE" - PART I The term hacamore is used to refer to the traditional piece of equipment used by Vaqueros and Buckaroos, not the mechanical device found in modern tack stores today. The traditional hacamore (or hackamore) consist of three pieces, the bosal, the hanger, and the mecate. This article will cover the bosal. The bosal is the piece of the hacamore that goes over the horses nose. The material used to make the bosal varies. Most bosals are made of rawhide. Rawhide is cow hide, the same as leather. The difference is in the way the cow hide is prepared. Bosals are also made of latigo, or leather, and some are made from exotic hides such as kangaroo. There may also be a combination of rawhide, latigo, or kangaroo used to make a bosal. Bosals have what is known as a core. The core is not seen, but is used to braid the rawhide that is visible on the bosal. The material used as a core also varies. Twisted or braided rawhide is most commonly used, as is leather and different types of rope. The core is the main factor in determining the pliability of the bosal, whether it is stiff or more flexible. Next month we will talk more about the core of the bosal as well as the various diameters and lengths of a bosal. Until The Next Trail, 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
2010 SBA Tenative Schedule of Sponsored & Promotional Events:
February 13th, 14th, & 15th: Scott Stokes Horsemanship I, Cow Working & Problem Solving Clinic at Beechwood Plantation in Metcalf, GA. Cost will be $350.00. Cattle Fee $25.00. Auditor Fee $25.00, SBA Member $15.00. Contact S Bar J Ranch at (731) 799-3087 or Host Suzanne Lane at (850) 627-9212 or (850) 510-4635.
February 20th & 21st: Scott Stokes Ranch Roping Clinic at Lazy L Ranch in Quincey, FL. Cost will be $275.00. Cattle Fee $25.00. Auditor Fee $25.00, SBA Member $15.00. Contact S Bar J Ranch at (731) 799-3087 or Host Suzanne Lane at (850) 627-9212 or (850) 510-4635.
March 20th: SBA Trail Obstacle Workshop at Crooked Creek Farm in Forsyth, GA. Contact Tim or Connie Hester at (478) 994-3397.
March 21st: SBA Horsemanship Clinic by Scott Stokes at Crooked Creek Farm in Forsyth, GA. Contact S Bar J Ranch at (731) 799-3087 or Tim & Connie Hester at (478) 994-3397.
April 3rd: Trail Obstacle Competition at Crooked Creek Farm in Forsyth, GA. Contact Tim or Connie Hester at (478) 994-3397.
April 10th: 1st Top Hand Series: at Diamond T3 Ranch in Conyers, GA. Contact Tim or Connie Hester at (478) 994-3397 or you may contact Gary Townsend Sr. or Gary Townsend Jr. at (770) 364-4298.
April 24th & 25th: Townsend's Horsemanship Clinic at Diamond T3 Ranch in Conyers, GA. Contact Gary Townsend Sr. or Gary Townsend Jr. at (770) 364-4298.
May 28th, 29th, 30th & 31st: Scott Stokes Basic & Horsemanship I & Ranch Roping Clinic in Chattanooga, TN. Contact S Bar J Ranch at (731) 799-3087 or Ken Hamilton at (423) 505-5817.
June 26th: Townsend's Ranch Roping Jackpot at Diamond T3 Ranch in Conyers, GA. Contact Gary Townsend Sr. or Gary Townsend Jr. at (770) 364-4298.
July 24th & 25th: Townsend's Cow Working Clinic at Diamond T3 Ranch in Conyers, GA. Contact Gary Townsend Sr. or Gary Townsend Jr. at (770) 364-4298.
August 7th & 8th: SBA Demonstration/Workship in Chatanooga, TN. Contact S Bar J Ranch at (731) 799-3087 or Ken Hamilton at (423) 505-5817 or Tim or Connie Hester at (478) 994-3397.
September 4th: SBA Ranch Reining Pattern Clinic at Crooked Creek Farm in Forsyth, GA. Contact Tim or Connie Hester at (478) 994-3397.
September 5th: SBA Cow Sorting & Penning Clinic at Crooked Creek Farm in Forsyth, GA. Contact Tim or Connie Hester at (478) 994-3397.
September 11th: 2nd Top Hand Series: at Best Bar None Ranch in Forsyth, GA. Contact S Bar J Ranch, Scott Stokes at (731) 799-3087 or Tim or Connie Hester at (478) 994-3397.
October 9th: SBA Novice Ranch Rodeo at Diamond T3 Ranch in Conyers, GA. Contact Gary Townsend Sr. or Gary Townsend Jr. at (770) 364-4298 or Tim or Connie Hester at (478) 994-3397.
October 23rd, 24th & 25th Frank Dominquez Ranch Roping Clinic: at Diamond T3 Ranch in Conyers, GA. Contact S Bar J Ranch, Scott Stokes at (731) 799-3087 or Tim or Connie Hester at (478) 994-3397.
November 6th: SBA Ranch Horse Competition. Contact Tim or Connie Hester at (478) 994-3397.
December: SBA Business Meeting & Gathering. Contact Tim or Connie Hester at (478) 994-3397.
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