Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association

It will be a time to harken back to yesteryear as the Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association comes to the Cooper Steel Arena on the Celebration Grounds.

The association will feature a variety of events from April 5 through April 13.

On April 7, C.M.S.A. will hold “Sunday in the South,” described as a “fun day” with two stages. On April 8, the Tennessee State Championship will be held. The series of competitions will culminate with The C.M.S.A. Extravaganza from April 10-13.

According to is website, the “Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association is the fastest growing equestrian sport in the Nation.

“Mounted contestants compete in this fast action timed event using two .45 caliber single action revolvers each loaded with five rounds of specially prepared blank ammunition. The Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association has a variety of levels of competition for everyone, ranging from novice levels to the seasoned professional.”

The C.M.S.A. will also return to Cooper Steel Arena Sept. 6-14.