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I saw that article and was wondering about that too. Sounds like a controversial conversation could get started with this one!

This is the only thing I found.
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HORSES
SASS Mounted Shooting competition is open to any horse or mule, registered or grade. A competitor must use the same horse throughout the entire match.
However, should a competitor or Match Director deem a horse physically unfit to continue the match, the competitor may ride a backup or borrowed horse to finish the match. The competitor shall not be allowed to return to the original mount that was deemed unfit to ride. No more than two riders may use the same horse. A competitor may enter a competition
more than once by paying the additional entry fees; but, must use a different horse for each entry and may not mix the same horses in the entries.
**Horses should be introduced and conditioned to the sound of gunfire prior to competing in a match. A Mounted Shooting competition is not the appropriate form to introduce your horse to the sound of gunfire for the first time.**
New riders and/or mounts shall demonstrate they can safely control/be controlled during the completion of a course of fire prior to entering a competition.
Basically, a rider needs a well-trained horse conditioned to tolerate gunfire he or she can keep under control with one hand on the reins while shooting with the other hand.
No abuse of animals is allowed. If the Range Master determines a mount is
being abused, an initial warning will be issued. If disregarded, expulsion from the match will follow.
SASS Mounted Shooters Handbook

Muleskinner - What's MSRP? Also, we encourage people to bring horses to matches even when not shooting. Just standing outside the arena with the other seasoned horses helps desensitize the horse. As long as they don't act up too much and cause a ruckus.

Lone Wolf,
Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price. That's what they say when they try to sell you something. MSRP is $0000 but we're going to sell it to you for 1/2 that.
My thoughts exactly about the horses. Besides, how would you inforce it? Tell the people that are boarding their horses at Canterbury that they have to leave during the match.
Morning Sun,
That's exactly what I read. A couple of "suggestions" but only to people entering matches. Nothing about non competitors. Again, how would you enforce it?

Just one comment on this...if someone who is not riding brings a horse/donkey, they should not stand next to the rail if the course of fire comes close to the rail. If their horse/donkey starts acting up, it would be distracting to the rider. My horses while they are not scared of donkeys always give them a HARD look, like they are some type of strange foreigner (kinda like we look at sunburned tourists in Speedos with black socks, wearing sandals at the beach) One of my horses is not fond of miniture horses. He keeps his eye on them while keeping his distance. (I feel the same way about clowns and mimes)

Yeah, my mule's like that. She really doesn't like horses all that well, but I make her put on her big girl panties and get right in there amongst them.

What's wrong with black socks and sandals on the beach? :)

Oh yeah, I'm supposed to tell everyone that you are not required to give to the ballooners fund, but as Rocky said, it just makes it easier if you do give than carrying cash around. Granny doesn't even let me carry any cash, or credit, or checks. :(

Oh my gosh...Lone Wolf you're a tourist! That's OK, my Florida Cracker husband can't believe he married one!

Muleskinner, that is what I got out of it...just a suggestion. Yeah, how would you enforce it? that would be hard. I agree with Lone Wolf to bring a horse that you need to desensitize, except for my brown and white paint of course, who just goes crazy! Scared of the noise but not bothered by balloons, running the course...nothing. Only the gunfire noise even with his ear plugs in.

and there are also some riffraff that show up with Morgans and you know they are outa control !

Hey - I think we should have a practice where we all dress like tourists!

Hey Gang...Just wanted to let you know that you can go to the new website and get all the current updated info the SASS State Match. It will let you know if you are registered or not, by a click of a button. You can us the on-line entry which is updated and sign up for the match. If you have not signed up online or mailed your entry, your not entered. DEAD LINE is Wednesday 11/18/2009. Here is the link to new website
 http://hstrial-smartin403.homestead.com/

I am waiting for our gallopingguns.com to be released and we will be up and running soon!
If you have any questions please call me @352-262-0494 or email smartin5090@earthlink.net

Also please send me your pictures so I can post them on new website.

Almost forgot I do need the nomination forms for new board members sent to me, just send me an email. If you have your awards survey send it also.

If you did not get nomination form at the last match let me know and I get you one.

Rocky

The Painted Princess won GRAND CHAMPION at the Columbia County Livestock Show and will be sport'n around that new buckle at the Parade of Champions on Saturday. Her hog weighed in at 273 lbs....we'll post pic later. Sorry we are going to miss the Extreme Challenge...sure was looking forward to another. We'll see yall at the practice!

Congratulations Painted Princess!!! Can't wait to see your Buckle!!
American Cowgirl see you in Gainesville soon!

I want to thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers for my horse, Jack. His wound is about 1 inch long and 1/2 inch wide. It is scabbed over and looks fantastic. The hole has closed completely. Thank you again for all your prayers. Marilyn