Mounted Shooting - Grand Slam Weekend for Denny!

Denny shot six clean and fast stages at the SASS Mounted Shooting match yesterday in Ocala, FL, winning Men's Level 5 Division, Mounted Rifle Shooting Match, Men's Overall and Match Overall! "I have to give a lot of credit to my sponsors for keeping me and my horses on top of our game," Denny said, "I've got the best mounted shooting equipment, feed and equine products on the market." Denny is a CMSA and SASS mounted shooting competitor, horse trainer and clinician, and was recently in the cast of History's "Top Shot" television series. Denny is also a professional media host and announcer and provides specialty acts and entertainment for media and sporting events, rodeos and fairs around the country. Check out Denny's website for his complete schedule and sponsor info:
http://www.dennychapman.com/

Denny Chapman and the Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association

Denny has several new and exciting developments regarding his relationship with the Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association (CMSA). He has recently been named to the CMSA Rifle Committee and has earned his CMSA Rangemaster Certification. In addition, Denny will be on the announcing/color commentary staff of the 2010 CMSA World Championships in Amarillo! Denny continues is an active competitor in mounted shooting and sponsored by Taylor's & Co Firearms, Rod Kibler Custom Saddlery, Suncoast Bedding, Mane N Tail products, Larsen Farms, and Pennfield Feeds.

Top Shot, Mounted Shooting...

Wow - It's been a whirlwind since the first Top Shot episode aired...I've had countless radio, newspaper and magazine interviews, promo appearances and casting calls! The latest episode (#5) is coming up on July 11! Thanks for all the calls, e-mails and Facebook requests! I'm continuing our Mounted Shooting Horse Training Program, along with private ms shooting lessons/clinics and have another CMSA competition July 17-18. We won the mounted rifle shooting class at our last SASS Mounted Shooting Competition, and now will be shooting the new Taylor's Runnin' Comanchero rifle! This is the dedicated mounted shooting rifle Deke Rivers and I designed for Taylor's based on the '73 Winchester replica and it's AWESOME! Check out our complete promo, entertainment and competition schedule at www.DennyChapman.com and join our Facebook page for additional photos, video and information about our recent activities!
Happy Trails!

Denny Chapman on History Channel's "Top Shot"

The first "Top Shot" episode aired last night on the History Channel - thanks for all the calls and e-mails! You can watch the first episode online here: http://www.hulu.com/watch/154276/top-shot-the-long-shot. Next week, we'll be watching with our fan club at Horse and Hound retaurant and pub on Silver Springs Blvd in Ocala, FL.

http://www.dennychapman.com/

Here's a new video of me produced by the History Channel:

http://www.history.com/shows/top-shot/videos/playlists/bios#meet-denny-chapman

"Top Shot" premiers Sunday, June 6 at 10pm Eastern - hope you enjoy the show!

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Mounted Shooting Lessons/Training - Denny Chapman

I've had the pleasure to be of service to a new client, Freddy Nanjaro, who is getting into Mounted Shooting. Freddy sent his mare, GiGi, to me for mounted shooting training and has had a couple of personal lessons with me so far. Look out Level 1 Cowboys! Also a big thanks to Patti Johnson for taking lessons and sending horses for training. We love this sport and are thankful for our clients!

Six more days 'till History Channel's "Top Shot"!

http://www.history.com/shows/top-shot/episodes/episode-guide#slide-1

Mounted Shooting - horse training videos with Denny Chapman

I've had countless requests of level 1/beginner mounted shooters to repost some videos of our mounted shooting horse training process. Here are five videos of me working with five different horses - from the first introduction to noise with bullwhips and our custom 1/4 - load training blanks, to galloping a shooting course with full-power competition loads. It is very important to keep your horse slow the first year, seasoning him right and letting him build confidence to go faster later without spooking or getting too "hot" as you gain the ability to shoot and run faster in higher levels. Shoot out to the sides, at the "3 o'clock" and "9 o'clock" positions or slightly behind the horse in the beginning. As a level 1 competitor, it's rarely necessary to go faster than an easy lope to be successful - and you're building an important foundation of confidence in your new mounted shooting horse that will pay off for years to come...



Desensitize them to the noise, building their confidence for a good foundation ("Gigi"):

http://www.westernshootinghorse.ning.com/video/taylors-tip-of-the-week

Start them at the walk ("Jack"):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCyR4-TC4dg

Work up to a trot ("Casey"):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fZtHxubX_s

Season your shooting horse easy and quiet at a lope ("Forrest"):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1Oo6My73cc

Step it up when the time is right ("Spanky"):
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SfPTNfKhwQ




Happy Trails,

www.DennyChapman.com