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Once again for 2009, SASS Mounted Shooting Headquarters will be set up in a large tent located next to the arena. Registration and check-in will take place at the Mounted Shooters HQ.

SASS Mounted Shooters will have a separate prize pool and will draw for prizes at the Mounted Shooter HQ on Friday from 8:30 a.m. to. 12:00 Noon. The prize pool will contain a variety of top notch prizes including firearms from Colt, Beretta, Stoeger, EMF and Uberti. There is a great prize for everyone!

The MRO I Course from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 Noon and MRO II Course from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18 will be held at SASS Mounted HQ and a great food vendor will be stationed at the arena beginning Wednesday, June 18.

The Concho Corral, a holding corral has been donated by END of TRAIL Sponsor Sandia Trailer of Edgewood, New Mexico. The pen is 60 x 60 and made up with heavy duty Priefert panels with tie rails inside. The corral is located at the north end of town and will provide a place for Mounted Shooters to safely tie their mounts while they visit END of TRAIL town. From the corral a path leading to the arena with signage for the public will be in place as well as two new spectator bleachers!

SASS Mounted Shooters are riding for fun and glory! Events are planned for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

This exciting six-day event will kick off on Tuesday with a three stage Warm-up match followed Wednesday with a two stage fun day. Action continues as champions defend their titles in a six stage main match, a run down run off, as well as a team event!

Mounted Range Officer I & II Courses will be available for any member who wants to learn more about the great sport of SASS Mounted Shooting or become a qualified Mounted Range Officer.

Special rider's and safety meetings will be held before any activities are undertaken.

Attendance at these meetings is mandatory. Arena rules, match procedures and policies, safety practices and other important activities will be covered.

All riders are cautioned to be aware of the crowded conditions at END of TRAIL and not allow themselves or their horses be placed in any compromising situations.

Under no conditions are horses allowed in the Town Square or Sutlers areas. Other off-limits areas will be identified during the rider’s safety meetings.

PERIOD DRESS IS REQUIRED!

APPROPRIATE HORSE TACK IS REQUIRED! 

MOUNTED SHOOTING ACTIVITIES
END of TRAIL will prove to be the best Mounted Shooting experience you have had thus far! A three-stage warm-up, two-stage fun day, six-stage main match, run down run off, and a two-stage team event are a lot of bang for your buck!

Registered Mounted Shooters can enjoy up to three Cowboy Action side matches, so bring the appropriate firearms and ammunition if you plan to participate in these.

MOUNTED SHOOTING Costume cONTEST
The Mounted Costume Contest will be held in the main arena from 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM. Entry forms must be received by Wildcat Kate by Noon Thursday.
 
You do not have to be a Mounted Shooting competitor to enter this contest, but you must be mounted or in a cart pulled by an equine partner. Dress in appropriate attire, this is a family event!
 
Judging will be divided 25% each in the following areas:

1. Originality.
2. Detail to include horse and tack.
3. Presentation.
4. Authenticity.

You will have use of a lavaliere microphone, or an announcer will read a script you provide. You will have approximately 1 minute to make your presentation.
 
Click here for a printable "Mounted Shooter" Costume Contest Entry Form.

MOUNTED SHOOTERS CAMP
We plan to make the best and most effective use of real estate for mounted camp this year. SASS will be sectioning off ample spaces for registered shooters. Ther is an aditional charge of $50.00 for camping on site.

You will need to bring your own portable corrals. Water will be available for horses in camp on a daily basis.

It is imperative camp is safe. You are responsible to keep camp clean, rake your corrals, supervise your children, and keep dogs on a leash at all times!

Be sure to lock your motor home and vehicles and protect your valuables. This is your home away from home.

MOUNTED MATCH PROCEDURES
The Mounted Match activities will take place in the main arena.

IT IS IMPERATIVE you find your scheduled shooting times on the shooting schedule and be at the designated individual and team events by your scheduled times. We recommend keeping your shooting schedules written down. It is very important to read your Shooter’s Program.

We are scheduling approximately 1.5 minutes between go signals for each shooter. It is very important everyone make every possible effort to help keep us on schedule.

If you miss your shooting time, you must notify the Range Officer who will determine if there will be any penalty. Be sure to discuss any special circumstances with the Range Officer.

REMEMBER, BE SAFE, HAVE FUN, AND BE SAFE!