Mounted Shooting & The Colorado Regulators
What is Cowboy Mounted Shooting?
Have you ever watched Cowboy Mounted Shooting on TV, read about it in a magazine, went to a local shoot or just want to know more about it...let us help you out.
Cowboy Mounted Shooting is the fastest growing equine sport in the WORLD!! If you like fast horses and guns you will soon understand why.
Cowboy Mounted Shooting is a team sport between you and your horse. Unlike poles and barrels there are 60+ different courses. There are 10 balloons set up in each course which is determined at the shoot and you have to run the course shooting all 10 balloons. For each balloon that is missed there is a 5 second penalty, a knocked over barrel is a 5 second penalty and procedurals (not following the course of fire) is a max of 10 seconds in penalties. Fastest time wins.
Buffalo Bill had similar shows in the 1800's, this is one of the reasons that we wear period dress. The Long Colt .45 is also a modeled after the peacemaker, a single action revolver. This means you have to pull the hammer back each time you fire the pistol. The ammunition that is used for Cowboy Mounted Shooting is specifically manufactured for the CMSA. They are blanks with just enough powder to engage or pop the targets. This will help ensure the safety for the rider, horse and spectators.
Like many other sports Cowboy Mounted Shooting has different levels so that everyone can enjoy the sport. You will start out as a Mens or Womens level 1 and work up though a level 6 (World Champion). This includes Juniors and Seniors.
Who Are The Colorado Regulators?
The Colorado Regulators is a family oriented mounted shooting club. Located just off of I-70 in Byers Colorado we are dedicated to equestrian sports and training. The Regulators is a club with years of Mounted Shooting experience. Among our members are a men, women, juniors, seniors and children with all types of horses.
Our objective:
To provide a plateform for our members to particpate and enjoy the world of Cowboy Mounted Shooting.
Our Members:
Our charter members come from a diverse background. Some members are trainers and some are in the medical field, with one thing in common, a love for guns & fast horses. This is why our club is unique. The equestrian experience is something our club does not take lightly. The sport of Cowboy Mounted Shooting is a team sport, the horse and rider. We believe you have to have a quality team surrounding you and supporting you in order to have the most fun in this sport.
We encourage people and our members to participate in the club and welcome new members, or people who just want to watch. Check out our Calendar page for a listing of our events and places. Or give us a call at 303-523-4082.
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Here is the link to the Fox 31 News coverage!
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