Balloon Killers

Another weekend, another shoot, another live interview! This time from Vernon, Texas with Ben Harness who has such an inspiring comeback story. Once again, as this was recorded live, audio is a little quiet and you'll need to turn it up!

Recorded for a Facebook Live in Shelbyville, Tennessee at the CMSA Eastern Championships. Chrissy discusses the highs and lows of points chasing with Kim and Jason Schoonveld, Jake Krohmer, and Therese Johnson. Sound is a little quiet, so you will have to turn this one up.

Kylee and Chrissy talk about Kylee's quick rise up the ranks of mounted shooting and her futurity enrolled stallion, Sparks Silver Dust, aka Oliver.

For information about breeding opportunities please reach out directly to Kylee on Facebook (Kylee Isbell)

In this episode Chrissy interviews Stephanie Wilkinson of Wicked Fast to talk about her support of the mounted shooting community and clubs through the creation of merchandise to promote events. You can find out more about the latest Wicked Fast projects on the Wicked Fast Attire Facebook pageIf you'd like to support the Chevarria family, please mail a check made out to Callen Chevarria Memorial to Farmers State Bank, 434 Comanche Street, Kiowa, CO 80117. Contributions can also be made to the organization chosen by the Chevarria family: Rocky Mountain Clay Busters Foundation, 6821 Leilani Drive, Castle Rock, CO 80108

At only 15 years old, Brylen Haller is the youngest L6 in CMSA history! Chrissy talks to Brylen and Brian about the accomplishments of this shining young star!

For the 50th episode of Balloon Killers, Chrissy sat down with Dianne Lipham at the South Carolina State shoot in Pendleton, SC.

Danny Urness tells us about his previous work on movies, the inspiration between his mounted shooting YouTube series "Horse 45s," and his passion for the sport!

Horse 45s Road to Worlds Trailer: https://youtu.be/W7S2Qx-dlR0?si=G8xUFN_K1Lejnioj

Horse 45s Canadian Finals: https://youtu.be/EqQTBxhs2HU?si=AePBbqtKnk-poqNw

Go Fund Me for the Lipham family: https://gofund.me/c4ab429d0

In this episode, Chrissy interviews mounted shooting celebrities Deana and Eddie Miller, who were inducted into the CMSA Hall of Fame at Worlds in 2025!

David Thomas is the new official photographer for the CMSA majors. We talked about how he ended up in the role, his approach to photographing shoots, and what excites him about it.

You can see David's work on his website and by following his Facebook page. You can enroll to automatically receive digital galleries with all of your images from the majors here.

This mother and daughter duo are a force to be reckoned with! Amber Rinell is PAFRA (Professional Armed Forces Rodeo Association) director for mounted shooting, as well as a L5 shooter. Her daughter LillyAnn trains her own horses and has cleaned up the awards in mounted shooting, as well as being a rising star in the breakaway and barrels!

Click here for more information about PAFRA!