 Ammo is a brass cartridge called a .45 caliber Long Colt, is loaded with black powder and has a range of about 15 feet.
Gun leather is a replica of the old style gun rigs. Tack should be made of leather, but cinches and protective gear may be of modern materials.
Saddles of "period" style are encouraged for the enhancement of the sport.
There is NO live ammo allowed at events.
Horses can be of any breed or mule.
There are 50+ possible patterns. They are picked each day by drawing from a hat. Divisions are divided into Mens, Ladies, Seniors, Juniors, and Wranglers. These have 6 classes each. The number of wins a rider has determines the class and how they move up.
Kids under 11 ride the same patterns with a cap gun, and later shoot 5 balloons from the ground with a parent.
Scoring is based on time and accuracy. There is a 5 second penalty for each balloon missed, or a knocked over barrel. There is a 10 second penalty for not following the course correctly, and a 60 second time for falling off, or crossing the timing line before finishing the course.
For a competition card you must join CMSA, WWW.COWBOYMOUNTEDSHOOTING.COM, or ask for an application at one of our events, and we can make you a member that day!
LESSONS and HORSE TRAINING available, call Aida Schreiber. CLINICS scheduled for groups.
Cell contact for Aida Schreiber-President, is 508-733-1130 Uxbridge Cell contact for Cindy Karp-Vice President, is 978-726-2086-Tyngsboro
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Hello and welcome to Cowboy Mounted Shooting in Massachusetts! This is one of the most exciting, fastest growing equine sports. Geared for the whole family, adding wild west fun, camaraderie and competition. 
Mounted Shooting is like barrel racing with balloons in between the barrels. The rider shoots black powder BLANK cartridges from two .45 caliber pistols, at balloons, and is scored on time and accuracy.