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What is CGA About?: |
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The California Gymkhana Association was founded in 1972
by Gymkhana people for Gymkhana people. It was founded
to serve all horsemen who want to participate in Gymkhana
riding, to offer all riders the opportunity to compete under a
uniform set of rules that are suited to their abilities, and to
bring to many more young people the enjoyment of horsemanship
and sportsmanship that Gymkhana can provide. |
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CGA has developed a Gymkhana Rule Book that has become the standard for
Gymkhana throughout California. The rules of the California Gymkhana Association allow
management flexibility in the design of Gymkhana shows while meeting the general guidelines of the rules. |
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CGA is comprised of Districts/Clubs throughout the State of California. CGA supports its districts/clubs by providing year end awards for the riders,
rule book, information manual, World of Gymkhana™ newspaper,
State Championship Show, Southern & Northern Spring Classic Shows, Jamboree,
and the CGA Annual State Convention and Awards Banquet. |
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Unlike most organizations which provide awards for relatively few people in the
State, CGA has over 5,000 riders that may sign up in its various programs. A large
number of these riders attend and are honored at the CGA Annual Convention and Awards
Banquet each year. |
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CGA has expanded considerably over the last few years. CGA Show Districts are
meeting the needs of Gymkhana riders throughout the State of California. CGA has
brought fairness and dignity to Gymkhana with standard Gymkhana rules and “Earn As You
Learn” awards programs. All riders, from Leadline to AAA+ and Supreme, now have the
opportunity to win awards in Gymkhana as they develop their riding capabilities. |
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No matter what level of ability you and your horse may have, you can ride in CGA’s
programs and earn a Year End Award. CGA supports both horses and ponies, and has Divisional Competition at the State
level for each. CGA realizes that each rider and horse combination
have different degrees of skill at various stages of development. Therefore, CGA has a
program in which a rider can compete in any division of competition against riders of similar
ability. |
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Competition starts with the first approved
CGA show following the CGA State Championship Show (early August) and ends with the last ride
at the State Championship Show the following year. A rider may sign up for one or more
programs at any time during the show season. All programs are 60 days retroactive. This
means that you must sign up for a program within 60 days of a show for that show and all
subsequent shows that season to count for that award program. Registrations for year-end
awards and changes to existing registrations will not be accepted after the last day of State
Show. This is necessary to order the awards in time for Convention. |
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CGA does not interfere with local club business so long as there is no conflict with
CGA rules or Bylaws. CGA’s programs are designed to complement and support the
needs of riders at both the state and local levels. |
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The districts/clubs choose their own representative (delegate) to sit on the CGA Board of Directors to
ensure that their district members’ needs and desires are heard and acted on. Although the delegate is not an actual member of the Board of Directors, they may vote on many issues and provide an update on their district. |
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CGA’s entire function is to support Gymkhana clubs and their members. CGA is a
nonprofit, Tax Exempt organization that subcontracts to a CGA General Manager. CGA
is not a Tax Deductible organization. The General Manager runs the CGA office, administers
CGA policy and supports CGA activities, and hires help as required to handle the
administrative details associated with the organization. The yearly budget is comprised of:
administrative expenses, General Manager’s fee, office lease, office supplies, rule books,
postage, supplies used to support the CGA programs, CGA awards, and the
World of Gymkhana™ newspaper. |
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* horse, pony, mule or donkey |
About CGA
