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What is Cowboy Mounted Shooting?
Cowboy Mounted Shooting - the name says it all. While mounted on a
horse, a cowboy (or cowgirl) rides through an arena in which barrels
and balloons have been arranged in a wide variety of patterns.
Riders,
scored on their accuracy and timing, shoot the balloons using
pistols or rifles
half-loaded with black powder cartridges ("blanks"). The first half
of the
course, consisting of five balloons, tests a rider's ability to
stop,
turn, change leads and increase speed, all while maintaining
accuracy.
The second half, known as the "run down", tests a rider's skill at
shooting targets while maintaining speed.
Cowboy Mounted Shooting is a
lot of fun! It is fun for individuals who
ride and train horses, for spectators, for adults and children,
and it's even fun for the
well-prepared horse!
For additional information, check out the CMSA website at
http://www.cowboymountedshooting.com/faq.htm
About the New York Chapter of CMSA
The New York Chapter of the Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association,
known
as the NY Peacemakers, has been established by Dan McCarthy and
Kimberly Wickham. As
President and Vice President, respectively, Dan and Kim have
formulated
their own particular philosophy of natural horsemanship based on
years
of experience riding, training and handling horses. Inspired by
Leslie Desmond (http://www.lesliedesmond.com ),
this method is
more akin to coaching than training. They provide a low-stress
learning environment that accommodates a horse's behavior, instincts
and personality. Their effective communication strategies encourage
growth and development of both horse and rider. This establishes a
strong, positive relationship that allows each to achieve to fullest
potential. Dan and Kim strongly encourage members of the New York
Peacemakers, and anyone involved with
horses, to learn about natural horsemanship and its benefits.
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