Equifest Program 2020

Mounted Shooting

Friday & Saturday in the PrairieLand Partners John Deere Arena at TPEC Competition Schedules: • Friday, March 6th at 9:45 a.m. Novice Competition (Levels 1 & 2) • Friday, March 6th at 1:30 p.m. Amateur Competition (Levels 3 & 4)

• Saturday, March 7th at 9:45 a.m. Pro Competition (Levels 5 & 6)

Mounted shooting combines quick horses and tuned horsemanship skills as competitors run a series of patterns. The object is to navigate an arena course using two single-action cowboy revolvers, each loaded with black powder blanks, to take out balloon targets mounted on poles. The powder granules burst the balloons up to a range of nearly 20 feet. Typically, on the front half of the course, while running the varied pattern that includes rollbacks, lead changes, and swift barrel turns. The first gun is drawn as the rider attempts to burst as many balloons as possible. The second part of the course is called the “rundown” for it is here that riders turn on the afterburners in attempt to eliminate all the targets while beating the clock. The winner is the fastest rider with the least number of misses. Each division will be running for the Champion title and will receive a trophy saddle from R Bar B in Topeka! Each division Reserve Champion title will receive an amazing sadle pad from www.saddleright.com. Come see this exciting event! Each level will get faster and faster. For additional info, contact KSCMSA President Matthew Jobe, matt@cbarj.com or 660-537- 9542. Matt will be presenting on How to Get Involved and What is Needed for this Sport in the Workshop Room, Friday at 4:30 p.m. and Saturday at 11:30 a.m., or find him at his booth in the 4-H building P30. Come see these competitors in the 4-H Building! Many were trick riders in “The Lost Treasure of Jesse James,” the movie, an action packed family fun adventure film. Meet the producer and these actors here at Equifest of Kansas 2020!

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