Have you ever watched an old Western movie and marveled as the hero galloped his horse across the screen with reins in one hand, firing off shots left and right?  Ever wished  you could try it/  If the romance and excitement of the Old West are calling your name, then Cowboy Mounted Shooting might be just the sport for you!
 
Cowboy Mounted Shooting is only 12 years old but has become one of the fastest growing equestrian sports in the country.  Blending such disciplines as reining, barrel racing, and horsemanship, the sport of mounted shooting requires teamwork between rider and horse. 
 
Using two .45 caliber revolvers and blank ammunition filled with black powder to break the balloons, the rider must be able to accurately shoot 10 balloon targets set in one of 55 different patterns while controlling his horses’ speed and direction.  Mounted Shooting is a “family” sport, and is suitable for riders from 8 to 80!  Participants must dress in clothing replicating the 1880’s, making this a thrilling sport for spectators, as well!
 
With 25 years of practical horsemanship experience and 5 years of mounted shooting competition, Alan Eggleston will introduce you to this exciting new sport!  Clinic participants will receive instruction in areas such as basic gun handling, horse safety, shooting techniques, techniques for training your own horse to shoot and clothing requirements. 
 
Alan is a member of the Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association and is ranked as one of the Top10 Shooters in the World.  He has trained and sold some of the finest shooting horses currently competing.  His personal accomplishments include:

2006 US National Championships Mens Class 4 Champion
2006 Festival of the West Overall Champion
2006 Festival of the West Mens Class 4 Champion
2005 CMSA World 7th Overall
2005 CMSA World Mens Class 4 Reserve
2005 PBR Las Vegas High Stakes Shoot Out Top 5 Overall
2005 New Mexico Territory "Run for the Border" Elimanator Winner
2005 CMSA Eastern National Championship Top Ten Overall
2005 CMSA Paint Pro Invitational Top 10 Overall
2005 SASS End of Trail Mens Class 4 World Champion
2004 CMSA Mens Class 3 National Champion
2004 CMSA Pismo Beach Bash Overall Champion
2004 CMSA Pismo Beach Bash Mens Class 4 Champion
2004 CMSA Festival of the West Class 3 Champion
2004 CMSA World Championship Top Ten Overall
2003 New Mexico State Class 2 Champion
2002 Arizona State Mens Class 2 Champion