Courses of fire:  All courses of fire will consist of 10 balloons, 5 of one color 5 of another color except the short round course if used will be of same color.  Contestant will engage the first 5 targets with one single action revolver then holster and draw the second single action revolver to engage the second half of course.  Contestant must holster first gun before drawing second gun. 

  Timing:  An electric eye will be used at all events for starting and stopping the contestants run and a backup timer.  There will be no rerides due to timer malfunction.  If a contestant crosses the timer in the process of warming up before the run, they will automatically receive a 60 second on that run!  A back up hand timer will be used in case of a timer mal-function, no re-rides will be allowed.

  Scoring:  The mounted shooting category of the competition will be the raw time (without penalties) plus any penalties added together for the course time.

  Penalties:  Missed target will be a 5 seconds, Knocked over barrel 5 seconds, Dropped gun in the course of fire 5 seconds.  Unintentional dismount during the course of fire will be 60 seconds. Failure to holster first gun 5 second penalty.  If the cone or PVC is moved during that run, it will be considered a penalty of 5 seconds.  If balloon pops at anytime during the run, you must engage that balloon, either way if accidental or not. 

  Gates: All courses with gates will carry a 5 second penalty for a knocked over gate  cone.

The (No Alibi) Rule shall be in place at all SHC events. (No Squibs, High primers or misfires accepted)

If a contestant hits two balloons in the same half of the course with one shot they do not have to engage the target shot by the first round.  If the contestant misses a target in the first half and they have an extra round from the two balloon rule, they can go back and pick the remaining target up.  If a contestant engages the course of fire, they accept it as is.  There will be a judge or flagger to give permission to the contestant to start the course. There will be a match director at each event to oversee all categories.

  Ammunition:  All ammo will be provided by the Superhorse Championships events, no other ammo will be accepted period.  Once the contestant is loaded, they are not permitted to leave the designated area set forth by the committee. There is a no alibi rule at all events on ammo. 

  Targets:  When inflated, all targets should measure 6 to 9 inches in diameter.  All contestants, if a target is not busted completely when they cross the timing line it will be a 5 second penalty.  If the balloon is partially deflated and still has ANY air remaining, it is not considered popped period!  Contestants will not ride the course of fire while the balloon setters are in the arena.  Spectators will NOT be allowed in the arena or warm up area at any time.

All targets shall be broken by gun fire. Then all targets (whether standing or laying down) shall be broken by gun fire to be considered a hit. All target broken accidently or by nature shall be shot to avoid a five (5) second penalty.

 Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in the arena, staging and shooting areas.  This includes all persons, contestants, match judges and flaggers, guests or anyone else in these designated areas.  Any persons under the influences of alcohol, drugs or prescription medication will be disqualified from the event

Mounted Shooting Courses  

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