Rules

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The CMSA Mounted Rulebook emphasizes overall CMSA requirements such as safety rules, clothing, tack and addresses in detail subjects such as: Horses - Any horse or mule in healthy condition may be used in mounted competition; including all breeds, registered or unregistered.

Saddles and tack - Leather saddle and tack must be used - no nylon or other synthetic material with the exception of bell boots, splint boots, etc.

Targets and equipment - Targets are balloons; helium quality balloons are normally mounted on 1" PVC pipe in a traffic cone or other support.

Stage design - Stage designs are provided in the CMSA Rulebook. *Safety is a priority.

Timing - Timing is usually done with a laser timer.

Penalties - are listed in the CMSA Rule Book. Efforts are made to keep the penalties to a minimum for the enjoyment of all.

Safety - As in any practice or CMSA event, safety is foremost and precedes all other considerations in stage design, arena conditions, etc. Every contestant is a safety officer.

Rider Classification - CMSA has a variety of classifications for all ages and levels. All new contestants start in their respective division and class 1; then work their way up through the classes as they win according to CMSA rules.

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