The Wild West will come to life next Monday, October 13, when a mounted shooting competition will be held at the Clarendon College Livestock & Equine Center. The event is free to the public.
The Columbus Day event will be sponsored by the Texas Panhandle Mounted Shooters, the local chapter of the Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association (CMSA), as they host the first annual Warm Up To Worlds competition.
On display will be some of the country’s top horses and high point cowboys and cowgirls compete against each other in a non-stop, high-speed, action riding and shooting contest as they warm up for the CMSA Tony Lama World Championship held in Amarillo beginning October 15 at the Amarillo National Center.
At least five of the top ranked cowboys and cowgirls including Donley County’s, Ethan Wilkinson and the current 2014 Wrangler Patriot Overall High Points leader, Lisa Jean DeGeare will be performing for you.
Cowboy Mounted Shooting is a combination of rodeo, barrel racing, and a Wild West show where the rider shoots single-action .45 caliber revolvers and rifles at balloons from a galloping horse and is scored on accuracy and speed. It has the fast action of barrel racing with a Wild West flare.
Organizers say this is the fastest growing equine sport in the nation and is fun for all ages.
Riders use especially loaded blank cartridges that break a balloon at a distance of about 15 feet. Penalties are assessed for each missed target, not following the procedures, or dropping a gun. The action is non-stop, with a rider racing through the course about every 60 seconds.
Come on out and witness the Old West come to life through the sport of Cowboy Mounted Shooting. First shot is at 9:30 a.m. on Monday, October 13, at the CC Livestock & Equine Center.
For more information on Texas Panhandle Mounted Shooters contact Stephanie Wilkinson at 806-930-1252 or visit online at https://txpms.wordpress.com/.
For a list of future events and rules go to www.cmsaevents.com.
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