'Shootout' on tap in Kimball

Kimball County Tourism is hosting the second annual “Shootout at the Kimball Korral,” Series 1 and 2 Cowboy Mounted Shooting Competition on Aug. 23-24.

Mounted Shooters will saddle up to demonstrate six-shooter skills, toting two single action .45 pistols on horseback to navigate four, timed courses along with a two stage mounted shotgun match.

“Riding horseback full out on a timed course isn’t easy,” said Jo Caskey, Kimball County’s tourism director. “Shooting at and hitting a target isn’t all that easy, either. But, doing both at the same time, Wow, that takes some serious practice and skill...