Cowboy Mounted Shooting
Cowboy Mounted Shooting
Cowboy Mounted Shooting is the fastest growing equestrian sport in America. It's like barrel racing with balloons in between the barrels, and you are shooting the balloons while riding at a gallop.
Mounted Shooters ride a timed course of fire consisting of 10 balloons. Typically a course of fire pattern consists of 5 white balloons -- grouped together in one place or spread out over the entire arena -- and 5 red balloons placed in a straight row toward the finish line. Most courses have at least one barrel, but some have as many as three barrels to test horsemanship.
Riders shoot all 5 white balloons first. Then they holster their first gun while riding to the far end of the arena, draw a second gun, round a barrel, and shoot 5 red balloons in a straight line called 'the Rundown.'
Riders shoot black powder blank cartridges from single-action Colt .45 or similar revolvers, at balloons, and are scored on accuracy and time. Black powder blanks spray burning powder about 10 to 15 feet to break the balloons.
Cowboy Mounted Shooters outfit themselves and their horses in authentic late 1800s period clothing and tack.
Cowboy Mounted Shooting is an equestrian shooting sport that can be enjoyed by the whole family, and there is a skill level for everyone. There is a Men's Division, a Women's Division, a Junior Division, and a Senior's Division, with Classes 1-6 in each of those divisions. There is also a Wrangler Class for those 11 and under.
Meet Kasidy May Jerry's AQHA registered mare. She's
a 4 year old that's trained for Cowboy Mounted Shooting.
April 12 -- CMSA 1x Points - California Desperados: April Spring Ahead, Vincent Hill Arena, Acton, CA. Contact Joe Whiteley (661) 538-9826 or Victor Penner (661) 478-3522
May 3 & 4 -- CMSA 4x Points - California Desperados: CMSA - SOUTHERN PACIFIC REGIONALS, Tejon Ranch, Lebec, CA. Contact Joe Whiteley (661) 538-9826 or Victor Penner (661) 478-3522
May 17 & 18 -- CMSA 2x Points - Fresno Stage Robbers: Shoot the Moon Shootout II, Adobe Arena; San Miguel, CA. Contact Steven Tiller (559) 846-6341
May 26 -- CMSA 2x Points - California Desperados: Tamale Festival, Desert Sands Park; Palmdale, CA. Contact Joe Whiteley (661) 538-9826 or Victor Penner (661) 478-3522
June 14 -- CMSA 1x Points - California Desperados: Jumpin June, Vincent Hill Arena, Acton, CA. Contact Joe Whiteley (661) 538-9826 or Victor Penner (661) 478-3522
June 21 & 22 -- CMSA 2x Points - Fresno Stage Robbers: "Kick'n Jenny Shootout", Buffalo Ben Arena; Gilroy, CA. Contact Steven Tiller (559) 846-6341
July 5 & 6 -- CMSA 2x Points - California Range Riders: Hangman's Noose VI, Driscoll Ranch Rodeo Arena; La Honda, CA. Contact Steve Holland (408) 710-1616
July 12 & 13 -- CMSA 2x Points - California Desperados: Summer Range CMSA Grand American Los Vaqueros Arena, Big Bear, CA. Contact Joe Whiteley (661) 538-9826 or Victor Penner (661) 478-3522
Aug 1 - 3 -- CMSA 3x Points - Idaho Regulators: IDAHO STATE CHAMPIONSHIP
Contact Trent Mink (208) 934-8454 or Kent Spaulding (208) 532-4553Aug 6 - 10 -- CMSA 5x Points - CMSA: WESTERN UNITED STATES CHAMPIONSHIP,
Idaho Horse Park, Nampa, ID....Contact Frank Turben (480) 683-0485Aug 15 - 17 -- CMSA 2x Points - California Desperados: Pismo Beach Bash!
Pacific Dunes Ranch, RV Resort, Oceano, CA. Contact Joe Whiteley (661) 538-9826 or Victor Penner (661) 478-3522Aug 29 - 31 SASS - WESTERN REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP: Shootout at Ingall's Park. Contact Wild Cat Kate (951) 928-4601
September 20 -- CMSA 1x Points - California Desperados: Sweet September,
Vincent Hill Arena, Acton, CA. Contact Joe Whiteley (661) 538-9826 or Victor Penner (661) 478-3522Sep 26 - 28 -- MSA - WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS Laughlin, NV Mojave Crossing Event Center
Enter online at www.newmsa.com Phone 602-319-0079Oct 11 & 12 -- CMSA 3x Points - California Desperados - CMSA: CALIFORNIA STATE CHAMPIONSHIP,
Pierce College Equestrian Center, Woodland Hills, CA. Contact Joe Whiteley (661) 538-9826 or Victor Penner (661) 478-3522Nov 1 & 2 -- CMSA 2x Points - Fresno Stage Robbers: "First Chance Shootout" Buffalo Ben Arena; Gilroy, CA. Contact Steven Tiller (559) 846-6341
Nov 18 - 23 -- CMSA - COWBOY MOUNTED SHOOTING ASSOCIATION SUNDOWNER WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP Tri-State Expo, Amarillo, TX. Contact Frank Turben (480) 683-0485
Dec 31 or TBA -- MSA - Biggest Little Shoot: Marana, AZ
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All cowboy mounted shooting photos on this site are from Mr. Quigley Photography
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