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Cowboy Mounted Shooting

November 21, 2017April 1, 2017 by Western Washington Mounted Shooters

Watch and Learn by Jennifer Burnell As spring arrives, mounted shooters begin to leg up their horses and break out their single action revolvers and start practicing. Mounted shooting is a family-oriented sport and days spent practicing are fun, exciting, and challenging. Everyone helps out, in the saddle and …

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Cowboy Mounted Shooting is for All Ages

December 14, 2017March 1, 2017 by Western Washington Mounted Shooters

2017 Event Schedule by Jennifer Burnell Adult Mounted Shooters compete in this fast-action timed event using two .45 caliber single action revolvers. The guns are each loaded with five rounds of specially prepared blank ammunition that will break a balloon up to about 15 feet, so the event is …

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Like Speed?

December 21, 2017February 1, 2017 by Western Washington Mounted Shooters

Try Cowboy Mounted Shooting by Jennifer Burnell If you enjoy gaming with your horse, take it to the next level with cowboy mounted shooting. If you already have quick turns and a “handle” on your horse, come on out to a clinic or practice. Cowboy mounted shooting offers lots …

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It’s the Holidays!

January 3, 2018December 1, 2016 by Western Washington Mounted Shooters

Gift Ideas for Your Favorite Cowboy Mounted Shooter by Jennifer Burnell It’s never too early to prepare for next year’s riding activities. What does your mounted shooter friend or family need this holiday? After each event and practice, guns need to be cleaned; so how about gun cleaning supplies? …

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Something for the Whole Family

January 3, 2018November 1, 2016 by Western Washington Mounted Shooters

The Western Washington Mounted Shooters By Jennifer Burnell In mounted shooting contestants range in age from 3 to 93. There are two Wrangler divisions for the kids, and six adult divisions. The adult divisions are divided into Men’s and Ladies’ (ages 12-49) and Senior Men’s and Ladies’ (ages 50+). The …

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Youth Riders in Cowboy Mounted Shooting

January 2, 2018October 1, 2016 by Western Washington Mounted Shooters

Can Children Ride and Shoot? By: Jennifer Burnell Are children allowed to participate in Cowboy Mounted Shooting? The answer is yes… and no. The “Wrangler” Class exists for children under 12 years of age. Wranglers ride the same pattern that the adults do, but they do not shoot real …

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Cowboy Mounted Shooting

January 1, 2018September 1, 2016 by Western Washington Mounted Shooters

Speed and Precision Make this Sport In the sport of Cowboy Mounted Shooting, riders on horseback are timed and must maneuver through a set pattern while shooting ten balloon targets. It’s like barrel racing, with the added element of target shooting and a pattern that changes for each competition. There are …

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Mounted Shooting – What Do I Need to Start?

April 5, 2017August 1, 2016 by Western Washington Mounted Shooters

Multiple Breeds Can Succeed – Even Mules! Top speed is not essential when you begin mounted shooting. Level One and Senior (50+) Level One divisions for men and women gives everyone a competitive place to start. Kids under 13 can join the Wranglers, where riding and shooting are separate …

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A New Challenge Awaits

October 26, 2016July 1, 2016 by Western Washington Mounted Shooters

Former Police Officer Enjoys Competing After 23 years on the force, retired Seattle police officer Dan Howe was looking for a new challenge. He’d been trail riding and packing for 30 years but after coming out to a WWMS practice, he was attracted to, as he says, “Having to …

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Calling all Cowboys!

October 19, 2016June 1, 2016 by Western Washington Mounted Shooters

All Ages are Welcome in this Family Sport Adult mounted shooters compete in this fast action, timed event using two .45 caliber single action revolvers. Each gun is loaded with five rounds of specially prepared blank ammunition that will break a balloon up to about 15 feet, making the …

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