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Preamble from Bylaws of Bluegrass Saddleblazers:
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The purpose of this organization shall be, first, to exhibit a historical representation of the American West
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through encouraging participation in mounted shooting and providing the means for competition according to
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the rules specified in the CMSA Rulebook.
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We shall, second, promote organized shooting of single action .45LC caliber revolvers, of the type available
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prior to 1900, among the law abiding citizens of our community and the surrounding area, while striving
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toward a better knowledge of firearm safety, care, and marksmanship skills.
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We shall, third, endeavor to further the development of honesty, camaraderie, discipline, cooperation, and
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independence, which are fundamental to good sportsmanship and the foundation for genuine patriotism.
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We shall, finally, desire to cultivate an environment favorable to riding, camping, and other similar activities
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that provide an opportunity for members to dress and conduct themselves in a manner reminiscent of our
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western heritage.
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Excerpt from CMSA Homepage:
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Cowboy mounted shooting is one of the nation's fastest growing equestrian sports. Mounted contestants
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compete in this fast action timed event using two .45 caliber single action revolvers each loaded with five
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rounds of specially prepared blank ammunition. Courses of fire are set in a variety of patterns. The first half
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(5 targets) of a course of fire will vary with each go and requires the horse and rider to stop, turn, change
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leads and accelerate rapidly. The second half (5 targets), called the "run down", is a straight course with
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targets set at 36 foot intervals.
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Typically, a competitor crosses the timing beam at a full gallop and engages the first pattern of five targets.
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After a shooter fires the fifth shot, he or she returns the empty revolver to a holster and proceeds to and turns
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around a barrel and then races to the far end of the arena while drawing a second revolver. At the far end the
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horse and rider turn another barrel and then engage the five remaining targets of the run down at full speed.
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Scoring is based on elapsed time plus a five second penalty for each target missed or barrel knocked over.
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An average course of fire normally takes a contestant between 30 and 35 seconds to complete.
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The CMSA wants you! The Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association, Inc. (CMSA) is a corporation created
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to develop rules and guidelines for the equestrian sport of cowboy mounted shooting. The CMSA also
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produces major championship competitions, a national newsletter and provides a central communication
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point for its nationwide membership.
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