Cowboy Mounted Shooting is a fast action equestrian sport in which contestants navigate their horse through a course with ten balloon targets and attempt to pop all the targets. The contestants uses two .45 caliber single action pistols and specially prepared blank ammunition to engage the balloon targets.

• The broken balloon targets need to be replaced after each contestants' run.  Your group would be responsible for making sure the course has fresh balloon targets after each run.  All the necessary equipment is provided by the Mid-Ohio Maruaders.

• Put balloons on balloon sticks

• Blow up balloons with air compressor

• Replace balloon targets after each run

• Clean up the balloon fragments before the arena is tilled

• Club members will never be in the arena when there are horses competing.  CMSA requires that no one other than the Range Master be in the arena during competition.

• Ammunition is made to only travel 20 feet.  Balloon setters are stationed in a location well out of the range of fire.

• Hearing protection is recommended

• 10-12 people per arena including 2 adults

• Working in shifts is recommended

• Athletic shoes

• Lawn Chairs

• Dress in layers

• Water & Drinks

• Food 

$2.00 per run or the minimum amount, whichever is higher.  The funds raised are directly proportional to the size of the competition.  The larger the competition, the more money the club can make.

Main Match: each competitor is required to enter this match and will make 3-6 runs depending on the structure of the competition.

Long Guns & Cavalry: a competitor chooses to enter this match, which is held in addition to the and separate from the Main Match.  Each shooter makes to runs.

NOTE: Not all competitions will offer all of these matches.  Only the main match is required.

Long Guns & Cavalry matches provide an opportunity to raise more funds.

Main Match of 50 Shooters plus 16 Long Gun & Cavalry Shooters

           Main Match

           $2.00x50x4 = $400

           Long Gun

           $2.00x16x2 = $64.00

                                  $464.00

Complete a Balloon Setter Event Request Form

Email request to: balloonsetters@midohiomarauders.com

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Beth Hall will be glad to answer your questions