Missouri Rawhide Mounted Shooters was formed to give
veteran and new shooters a place to learn new
skills, practice with friends - old and new, and
share their experiences. It's also a great place for
old west enthusiasts, or anyone interested in how
mounted shooting works, to learn about and
participate in the sport. Check the calendar of
events page for the next new shooters clinic where
you can learn what works for you BEFORE acquiring
the equipment.
What
is Cowboy Mounted Shooting?
Cowboy Mounted Shooting is one of the nation’s fastest
growing equestrian sports. Mounted contestants compete
using two .45 caliber single action revolvers, each
loaded with five rounds of specially prepared blank
ammunition.
The first half (5 balloon targets) of a course will vary
with each go and can require the horse and rider to
stop, turn, change leads, and to accelerate rapidly.
The second half (5 balloon targets) is called the “run
down.” The run down is a straight course with targets
set at approximately 36-foot intervals. The scoring is
based on elapsed time plus five second penalties for
each missed target or knocked over barrel.
