Mounted shooter event hits Warden
At Confidence Farms in Warden, riders came out for the second match of the Clean Shooter Buckle Series.
IAN BIVONA/COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD
Nearly 30 riders from across the Pacific Northwest made their way to Warden this weekend for the Clean Shooter Buckle Series. The event tests competitors’ skills in marksmanship and horsemanship.
During a run, riders use two Colt .45s with black powder ammunition to shoot balloons in a specified order while riding a horse. The ammunition used has a range of only about 15 feet to ensure safety.
Riders attempt to maneuver through the course in the shortest time possible but can receive deductions for infractions if not careful. Attention to detail during a run is important for success in the competition.
Ian Bivona serves as the Columbia Basin Herald’s sports reporter and is a graduate of Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama. He enjoys the behind-the-scenes stories that lead up to the wins and losses of the various sports teams in the Basin. Football is his favorite sport, though he likes them all, and his favorite team is the Jets. He lives in Soap Lake with his cat, Honey. | July 17, 2022 4:50 PM
WARDEN — Twenty-eight riders made their way to Warden over the weekend for the Clean Shooter Buckle Series meet, a mounted shooter match where riders use Colt .45s while riding a horse.
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