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March – April, 2010 From The Editor 2010 National Championship The Venue for the 2010 National Championships will be the Crossroads Event Center in Penrose, CO. This facility is located about halfway between Pueblo and Canon City right off of US Hwy 50. There is a very nice indoor arena that we have been receiving good reports about from folks attending other matches and barrel races. They are describing the footing as EXCELLENT! The major downside to this facility is the lack of RV hookups. There are quite a few stalls available first come, first serve with priority being given to distance haulers. There are also some outside pens available. There is a lot of room for your own pens if you want to put up electric fencing or portable panels. We haven’t received details at this time as to what they will be charging us for the stalls and such but the fees will be posted as soon as we have that information. The facility also has a very nice outdoor arena in the event we need to run two arenas. 2010 World Championship The Worlds will be held at the Colorado State Fairgrounds Complex in Pueblo, CO. There are plenty of RV hookups and stalls. This facility has a very nice covered arena that is surrounded by the stables so it should block the wind, if there is any. There is also an outdoor arena in case we need to run two arenas. Kennedy Horsemanship Challenge We have been receiving positive comments from the people who are trying the Kennedy Horsemanship Challenge for the first time this year. If one is offered at a match you are attending, give it a try. We think you will really get a kick out of it. The expos that have been held thus far have gone over really well. We hope to continue exposing non-mounted shooters to the sport by attending these events. If you hear of a horse or ag expo being held in your area, let us know and if you are allowed to have a booth, we will help set you up with some paraphernalia (not the illegal kind). It appears as though spring is finally arriving for most of the nation. With the unpredictability of springtime weather, occasionally matches need to be cancelled or postponed for the safety of the horses. Before you head down the road to your next map, keep an eye on extended forecasts or drop a call to the host club to insure you don’t make a trip for nothing. The first 2010 Regional Match will begin the weekend of April 11th in Mississippi. A saddle has been donated to the match by Colorado shooter Dennis Posluszny. It is a Lamb roping saddle and will be given out during a random draw. For each event you enter over the two day period, you will receive one entry into the drawing. The more events you enter, the better your chance of winning. You do need to be present to win. This match will be a good practice match for the CMSA Tunica shoot. Just getting started in mounted shooting? Not to worry. There are clubs all over the nation that are sponsoring mounted shooting clinics. These clinicians are fellow mounted shooters who are at the top of the sport. Names like Rock Clark, Tammy Sronce, Curt Moore, Brian and Paula Bausch, and Kenda Lenseigne to name a few. These shooter’s, and others travel extensively to not only promote mounted shooting but to help beginners or lower level shooters hone their skills. While a lot of people can get by with being self taught, there are others who may benefit from some professional help. Clinicians will help you with choosing the proper equipment, horsemanship skills, gun handling skills, targeting, course management, and selection of a proper mount. Take advantage of a clinic near you. It will be money well spent. In closing, we would like to take this opportunity to thank those shooters who are supporting MSA. There have been efforts to cause some riff between CMSA members and MSA members and it is our continued opinion that each club has its own unique style to offer shooters. Personally speaking, as your editor and current MSA President, I entirely support CMSA and attend as many matches as my current work (paying job) schedule and MSA schedule will allow. See ya down the road! PONDERINGS
By Paula Bausch
I have been learning a lot about getting the most out of my
horses.
Rosie, our now 5 year
old mare is an up and coming star. She is extremely athletic
and becoming very powerful in her rollbacks and turns. She has
had consistent training in footwork and control from Brian and
now I am "letting her loose". I have been showing her a new
shooting pattern almost every ride and proceeding from
trotting to cantering to running her through. The more I run
her, the harder she tries to turn and the harder she turns the
harder she pushes off to leave the turns. Having a horses that
likes their job because they understand what the rider is
asking, and know their footwork well enough to be able to
perform what the rider is asking is such a great feeling. The
more I ask of her— and then let her work and stay out of her
way— the harder she tries the next time to do her job. I can't
believe this horse is only 5 (actually won't be five till May,
but it is a new year). I am excited to shoot off of her this
year.
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