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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
excitement of the Old West are calling, then the sport of cowboy Mounted
Shooting might be just the sport for you!
Cowboy Mounted Shooting 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, the rider must be able to accurately shoot 10 balloon
targets set in one of 75 different patterns, controlling his horses'
speed and direction. Participants must dress in clothing replicating the
1880's, making this a thrilling sport for spectators, as well.
The Gila Working Ranch in sunny, scenic Gila, New Mexico is excited to
announce that it will be offering mounted shooting clinics throughout
the year upon request with a minimum of 5 riders. Led by ranch owner,
Alan Eggleston, Clinic participants will receive personal instruction
and plenty of experience in such areas as gun and horse safety,
horsemanship, course and shooting techniques, how to train your own
horse to shoot, and clothing requirements. Mild year-round weather,
excellent arena facilities and cozy, private cabin accommodations will
ensure all participants comfort.
The ranch will provide safe shooting horses, revolvers, blank
ammunition, balloons, timing and course equipment. Quality shooting
horses, period clothing, and gun leather is available for sale at the
Ranch.
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2007 Rates include accommodations, all meals, 5 riding
days.
7 days/ 6 nights $ 1,295
Dates on request for groups .....
... short clinic July 19 to 21
$650
Tax: 6%
Gratuity: 15%
Meeting: Gila
Airport: Silver City
Transfer: included
Horses:
Quarter
Tack:
Western
Level: Strong intermediate+
Note: During a regular ranch weeks we can arrange some sessions for
you on the shooting range ... $50 per person/ day
Also:
Working Ranch Stay
Working Cowboy Clinic
Cowgirl Camp
Gila Cattle Roundups
"Wild Bunch Ride"
weekly from Sept. to May for
advanced riders
Nature Expedition
weekly throughout the year
The Ranch will accommodate personal scheduling
requirements as often as possible. Special discounts are available for
groups of 8 or more. Travel by air is easily managed by flying into
Albuquerque and making connections onto Mesa Airlines into Silver City,
NM. Ranch Staff is pleased to provide complimentary shuttle service to
and from the Ranch. Clinic rate includes private, comfortable cabin
accommodations and 3 delicious meals, daily. New Mexico State Tax and
15% gratuity will be added at the time of booking.
Accommodations:
You will stay in comfortable, rustic cabins and guest houses.
Each guest house is equipped with comfortable queen sized beds, thick
down comforters, full baths, plush towels.
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Billy's Cabin
Ranch House
Rio Lobo Bunkhouse
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