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I believe that Taylor’s was caught in the winter storm and unable to attend. Ruger was a late arrival. Dillon wasn’t there at all because there was some big show in Germany that 6 people were attending and they couldn’t spare anyone to “man the booth” at EOT. It was disappointing to be sure. Several of the smaller, unique vendors haven’t been in a couple of years… it’s not all the cost that is charged to vendors. It’s expensive - but Ben Avery charges fees. All the money doesn’t go to the Arizona Territorial Company of Rough Riders! Vendor fee $440. 10x10 tent is $250 20x20 tent is $525 plus sponsorships or Merchandise gifts. Plus, those of us who also shoot, pay for that as well. I have no complaints - I am intentional about what I sell. If the cowboys and cowgirls don’t SPEND MONEY at the vendors, the vendors won’t come back. I know that we can get a lot of things online and shipped free however, Amazon and Temu aren’t at EOT. They aren’t sponsoring stages or shooters. I don’t need much in the way of clothing - but I bought a shirt from the Cloak Drummer because I liked the one I got last year and Beverly had another color. I saw things in her shop that friends would like and sent them there to check it out. They made purchases. I waited to buy my UniqueTek things until EOT so it would count towards EOT sales. It’s a tremendous amount of work to set up/take down at matches and shows across the country. I assure you every vendor appreciates every sale. No matter how big or small. I appreciate the loyalty and support of my business. Hugs! Scarlett

I have been honored to be a Posse Marshal at some major shoots. My standard speech went something like this: Not everyone came here with the expectation of winning their category. But everyone came here with the hope of doing their best. And if the shooter is giving their best - then they deserve the best that we can give them. The best spotting, best timing, best scorekeeping - they deserve the best atmosphere and encouragement. So in all your efforts for your fellow shooters - do your absolute best and in all tasks, expect the same from from others. If, as a posse member, you feel your attention drifting or are unable to deliver your very best - hand off that responsibility to someone else. This simple little speech reminds everyone of the gravity of their efforts and the need to do that little bit more. "Carefully, clearly and completely" read the stage instructions. Check your stage for safety and readiness, targets reset, brassed picked or cleared, attentive spotters in place before calling up your shooter. Be observant of your shooter; their gait, steadiness and focus (I have put an arm around a shooter and suggested they refrain from shooting a stage right that moment - put the guns back on the loading table - get some water and sit down for a bit - simply because they seemed unsteady, unfocused or just not ready), watch for proper gear, firearm staging and shotgun shells. Show the shooter the timer, actually verify you're getting counts from all the spotters (and change them out if needed), make the score keepers look at the timer and repeat time and misses back to you, watch them write it down. You will never completely eliminate errors, brain fade and attention drift - but by doing the above and fostering an expectation of effort; we can try to make sure that our potential impact on the shooters score is minimal.

On my way to work tonight, (graveyard shift, yay), and coming to work we go over two canals that crest into a low hill. As I came in there was a dog sitting on the side of the road, like he was waiting for something...I didn't see anyone around. I thought about it on the way in and when I reached Traffic Control, I told the officer at the gate that I was going back and to let AM Shift know I would be late to relieve them, my Sgt would cover while I was gone. I went back up the road to find one of the sweetest, most well behaved young mastiff puppy I'd ever met. He was weak, hungry, thirsty, covered in flies, and he had obviously given up. Not on my watch. I pulled up next to him, gave him water, (I had no food he could eat), and he lapped it up fast. I gave him pets and told him he was a good dog, but you could see in his eyes, either save me or kill me, I'm done. I called local PD, and they said yes, people have called, nothing we can do, Animal Control can't come out until Monday. As they were saying this I heard some coyotes howl nearby. Nope, not happening, 'yotes. I called animal rescues around the area, all closed. I called the animal hospital I knew worked long hours, sorry, nothing we can do. But wait, there's more. I knew I had an officer working OT for me tonight who is a big dog lover, so I called work and said get a hold of her and let me know what she says, since I always come in well before my staff and I knew she would be driving in. I couldn't take him home, but if worst had come to worst, I would have. She came through. She ran over in her dog truck, and big puppy was very polite and respectful, got up in her truck almost by himself, and when she gave him a treat, he gave her a kiss. I gave her the rest of the cash in my wallet for food and meds, and she ran him home where her daughter medicated the poor guy, and fed him. He has a warm place to sleep tonight, food in his belly, and the beginnings of a new life, all because one of my staff stood up to help. It's technically off duty, but I sent an email to the major to see if we can get her recognized for some kind of award, community service, something. I'll see if I can upload some pictures later. This has been one heckuva weird week.

I finished this cane today. I’ve had it standing around the shop for a few years so I decided to get on it and finish it up. It’s cherry with fractal burned enhancements. The fractal burning itself took 5-6 hours. I finished it with 2 coats of teak oil and then 3 coats of polyurethane and a final hand rubbed Liberon bison wax coat.

Okay, children, Daddy's home and all is well. Seems like i was poisoned by something fishy, but after a dozen tests, a like number of shots, a bevy of blood draws (every two hours for two days), no food, little water, and a whole pile of good care from all the staff, they still aren't sure what got me. Thanks for all the prayers and good feelings. They always help. I have to say, though, that I didn't realize so many of you are such phony grumps and hard cases. I am beholden to so many people these days that I can't count them. Now, about those nurses: they are everywhere, faster than lightning and amazingly gentle. During a shift change the out going nurse rattled off everything that was going on with me without reading a single note. The oncoming lady asked her a whole mess of things to clarify what was happening. Amazing skills. And they all very observant. For instance, one was walking by my room at a crisp pace and stopped to step in and pick up a pen I had dropped and almost never broke stride. Again, Thanks to all. I am touched.

Y’all can keep making fun of me and my Bullhorn all you want - but you know what? According to @Frederick Jackson Turner, my bullhorn “SAVED THE DAY”! 🤣😂 Why you ask? The PA system died at the Top 16 shootoff at EOT! It was being broadcast live on FB… @Nutmeg Ryder, SASS # 74966, genius that he is, said, “you need Scarlett’s Bullhorn”. I’d just arrived to watch and @Misty Moonshine said, “Scarlett we need your Megaphone”. I was SO EXCITED, I RAN to my tent to get it! It was a VERY proud moment for me. 🤣😂🤣 Sometimes… It’s the little (loud) things! 😘 Hugs! Scarlett

Today I celebrated the 20th anniversary of signing the papers to purchase this 40 acres of paradise I now occipy. I have dressed appropriately for the occasion. As Jimmy Buffet said, “Some of it’s magic. Some of it’s tragic. But I’ve had a good life all the way”

A mate made this for the family, looks pretty good I reckon.

I, for one, am thrilled to see EOT coming to Oklahoma, a one-day drive to the World Championship will be great!! I may be in the minority, but I think Winter Range should be the Western National Championship and somewhere on the Eastern half of the U.S. we need an Eastern National Championship. 🤠Then we can all meet in Oklahoma for the World Championship! 🤠 Just my dream!! Randy

News of the World SASS at Cowtown will rise from the ashes and continue as a shooting club. I met with Cowtown management today, and they are genuinely committed to keeping SASS going. We reached a handshake agreement for the following plans: Cowtown will be responsible for providing the shooting facility, scheduling, payments, steel, and liability insurance. We also discussed moving the Cowboy area to a larger section of the range and rebuilding the town. The Cowboy community will provide the match labor (volunteers), with me as the “mentally challenged” Match Director. Our plans are to continue offering CAS, WB, and expand to include Long Range Rifle (dust off your Sharps). There is still a lot to be worked out, and they need to purchase targets, but Cowboy shooting at Cowtown will continue with a short hiatus. Rustler BTW: I need a new club name —

Yesterday I was driven from Chandler, AZ back home to Prescott Valley, a distance of about a hundred eight miles in a taxi...at government voucher. The hospital in Chandler had been trying for a half a day to get me a ride before noon today without much success. At 8:00 am they told me I had 15 minutes to pack my kit and get in the street. I made it, but the taxi was late.....by 2 minutes. It was a quick trip, driven by a man who really knows heavy traffic driving and it was quite pleasant. It took just a hair over two hours and the meter showed a charge of $366.00 dollars for oneway and he gets paid for a round trip. I was so impressed that I tipped him $100.00 for doing such a wonderful job when no one else even responded. So....if you are anywhere in the Phoenix-Tucson mega-hive area and need a good cab at a very reasonable price, call VIP Taxi. Tell the driver I recommended him and hang on. He's fast and daring, but not scary in the least. Thanks, Papa. You done good.

Whomever read the instructions "should," have read them correctly. The TO "should" not have started the shooter in a faulted position. But the shooter is ultimately responsible for their own actions - If I were the TO; I would assign the Procedural while recommending the shooter request a reshoot. Or at minimum - a MD review of the stage to determine if any competitive advantage was earned by the shooters actions; hopefully resulting in a reshoot or no call. And this game is serious - that's why it is so important that the person's running the stage and reading the stage provide accurate information and oversight to their posse. Their error, lack of concentration can easily ruin a shooters entire match - the shooters deserve better.

HOLY COW! A reply! I think I'm gonna have to send her another card this Christmas. 🤠

Made it on m I phone. Pretty cool, there’s more I need to learn. Just an idea. Hoss Shoer. Find us on Facebook Hoss Shoer’s cowboy action page Montana Territory Peacemakers .mov

EOT 2026 is in the books, my hats off to the Arizona Territorial Company of Rough Riders and the Rangers for putting on a wonderful and memorable match. With input from the surveys from EOT2025 they implemented some nice changes to the match to make the stages fun to shoot. The props and facilities were great as one would expect. A big Thank You to all helped pull this match together. This was my 19th match at Ben Avery, hope to be back next year for another great time! TB Arizona Territorial Company of Rough Riders #78 & 2026 EOT World Champion 5th Place Cattle Baron Duelist!

Just spoke to him! They moved him to Gilbert, AZ late last night. He’s awaiting tests and says that he’s hongry because he can’t have food until they do the tests. I’m guessing they’re planning an upper GI to identify the problem. He will call again when he gets results…

Jace the Ace continues his illustrious career as a Buckaroo on a high note winning his 3rd World Championship at End of Trail. His time was a blazing 203.04 and he ranked an amazing 21st overall. Next stop for Jace and family will be The Last Stand in Florida. Congratulations to Jace and his Logistics team Right Again Dad and Mama Knows Best!

World Champion Sixgun Seamus!!! Not sure the exact Classic catagory, but it was a full number!!! And folks, notice that orange scarf. That means a Ranger....the folks who start with set up 3 days before the entire match starts. Pulling props from storage, laying out on stages, building fronts, setting targets, setting boardwalk and rail fences...everything you see is because of these Ranger's hard work. From 7am to 5pm and sometimes later...for the entire match. SS also RAN the Long Range match during sidematch day! This CC is what we should all strive for. His hard working bride was also an orange scarf, working tirelessly and making the stage!!! I could not let the folks who don't do Facebook ,miss out on the wonderful achievement!!! I am blessed and so very proud to call this man friend. Well done, SS...well done!!!

Really? I think the game is harmed more by non shooters continually interjecting into every post how much better the game was years ago and NEVER offering any constructive input to better what we have today.

A lot of shooters can reload a lot quicker than 15 seconds so it would be worth it to them. Also, a lot of people would do it to keep a clean match.

EOT starts next week so I decided to do a deep cleaning of all four guns. I pulled a bore snake through the bores TWICE.

Well the boy is growing fast. At Tusco Lil’ JB made the switch to New Vaquero’s and a 73. He was hesitant to put up the Wrangler’s and Henry so we brought them along in just in case. He has already been shooting a 97 with 3/4 extra light loads so that remains the same. IMG_8613.mov

On the other hand, imagine the press coverage if a terrorist got zeroed by a fat old man with a six gun...

I feel the TO should have corrected the situation before the beep. Not wait til the end of the stage and give the shooter a P. JMHO

this says it

Monday evening at EOT

Back in 2018 I was going to get into the cap and ball game with this pair of nice engraved Old Armies so I built this loading stand. I got it built and decided cap and ball wasn’t my thing and I never used it. J-Bar ended up with the loading stand.

I purchased this Endoscope Camera with Light, 1920P HD Borescope with 8 Adjustable LED Lights on Amazon for $13.99 and added it to my Hornady LNL press, using velco strips, to use as a powder cop. Loaded 200 rounds this morning and it worked great. It also has 8 LED lights around the camera that lights up my shellplate nicely. You download the app, plug it into an iPhone or Android phone, and you're up and running. Nice cheap powder cop.

I once put a bottle of Pyrodex in a shopping cart and the cart rusted before I could get to the check out to pay. 😁 Totes

As the President, I am also the Sponsor Liaison for End of Trail. True, the cost of attending events like these has risen dramatically over the last few years. Travel, lodging, personnel, and in some cases freight costs have come close to doubling in the last 5-10 years. The Sponsor and Vendor fees, including tent rental at EOT have not. I think we raised the optional fee for electricity $25 a couple of years ago to offset a large increase by our provider. Otherwise, none of the Sponsor/Vendor fees have risen since we began hosting EOT, and even prior to that in the last few Winter Range years. Scarlett is correct, their attendance is based on whether or not they think they can SELL enough to make it worth while. And while we're at it, please remember to patronize them all year long; and it doesn't hurt to add "Thanks for coming to EOT" in the comments section of your online order later in the year.

I really did not need this thing, but, but I could not resist it! I need a keepr!

My experience with pyrodex is it is more corrosive than real black powder, and dirtier, Other than that fill the case up they go boom.

From PaleWolf A shooter who ejects a rifle round in the middle of a shooting string has FOUR choices: 1) Re-engage same target; then reload at the end of the string for the last target = No Penalty 2) Re-engage same target w/NO reload = Miss for the ejected (unfired) round 3) Skip to next target w/NO reload = Miss 4) Skip to next target w/reload/return to re-engage skipped target = Procedural Obviously number 1 is the best choice if you can reload in less than five seconds.......otherwise 2 or 3 show you only get a miss and no P. Here's a link to PWB's website..... http://www.oowss.com/ROCornerIndex.htm then click on Reload Choices (edited 31 Jan 2024) Stan

Running the timer a good bit, the most time people waste with a reload is locating it on their rig. They reach around for everything and spotters are hollering where it is! I don’t jack a lot of rounds but will occasionally get a dead primer.. before I go to the stage, I make sure 1) I have reloads 2) they are where they are supposed to be and 3) I’ll push one or two up a little bit to make sure it’s easy to grab. Hugs! Scarlett

Congratulations to all the Cowboy and Wild Bunch World Champions and everyone who was able to be there!🤠 Randy

It was announced tonight that EOT will be in Oklahoma city for 2028. Yeeehaw

From FB. Reasonably accurate. In 1774, Frederick the Great, King of Prussia, issued a royal order commanding his subjects to grow and eat potatoes. He had watched his people starve through two wars and he knew the potato could feed a nation through almost anything. It grew in poor soil, produced more calories per acre than any grain, and could survive conditions that would destroy a wheat harvest entirely. He was completely right and his subjects wanted nothing to do with it. The town of Kolberg sent back an official written response to their king's royal order that read: "The things have neither smell nor taste, not even the dogs will eat them, so what use are they to us?" This was not a small village grumbling quietly. This was an official municipal response to a direct command from Frederick the Great, one of the most powerful and feared monarchs in Europe, a man who had already threatened to cut the nose and ears off any peasant who refused to plant them. The Prussian peasantry looked at the potato, looked at the king, and sent back a letter telling him the dogs wouldn't eat it. Frederick tried everything. He issued edicts and threatened punishments and distributed free seed potatoes across the kingdom and had his own royal household serve them at every meal to set an example. None of it moved the needle. The Russian Orthodox Church had already declared potatoes unfit for human consumption on the grounds that they were not mentioned in the Bible, and that particular piece of information had traveled. Peasants called them the devil's apple and believed that because they grew underground and resembled the plants of the nightshade family, they were probably poisonous and possibly the work of witches. And there was a saying that had circulated across Prussia for generations that summed up the whole problem perfectly: "Was der Bauer nicht kennt, frisst er nicht." What the peasant doesn't know, he will not eat. So Frederick tried something different. He had a large field of potatoes planted on royal land outside Berlin and then posted his army around it with strict orders to guard the crop day and night, making it visible that something of significant value was growing in that field. He told his soldiers privately to look the other way after dark. Within weeks peasants were sneaking in under cover of night and stealing the royal potatoes, taking them home, and planting them in their own fields. A food they had refused to touch for thirty years suddenly became worth stealing from the king himself because the king had made it clear he valued it enough to guard it with soldiers. The reverse psychology worked completely and within a generation the potato was a staple of Prussian and German cuisine. Frederick died in 1786 and was buried at his palace at Sanssouci in Potsdam. Today if you visit his grave you will find potatoes left there by visitors, small ones, sometimes old and shriveled, placed on the stone as a thank you from the people whose great-great-grandparents stole his crop in the dark. A French soldier named Antoine Parmentier who had been captured by the Prussians during the Seven Years War and had survived on potato rations in captivity later wrote an entire award-winning scientific study arguing that the potato was capable of ending famine across Europe. He is buried in Paris and visitors leave potatoes on his grave too. The two men never met but they are connected by the same vegetable and the same stubborn peasants who refused to eat it until someone convinced them it was worth stealing. What Frederick understood, and what the people of Kolberg did not, was that hunger is patient and pride is not. -Donnie eatshistory.com

Someone might be the greatest Cowboy to ride the Trail with, but if they can't apply the rules fairly as the rule is written, designed and interpreted by the ROC, than that Cowboy might want to stick with being a "great competitor" and leave the TO and spotting functions to those who will follow the rules as designed. Just my .02 ..........Widder

I am truly amazed at the people who think that following the rules is against the "Spirit of the Game"! Randy

It could be said that the shooter staged their firearm in the wrong location too. If the TO saw it and did not say anything that is one thing but to blame the TO because they missed that gun staging while they are doing about 20 other things is wrong. We have rules that plainly state the penalty, who is ultimately responsible for any mistakes. As a TO we try not to start a shooter in a defaulted position but there is a lot going on for the TO to keep track of. It Does not seem to much to ask that the shooter remember where to stage guns. Nothing in the OP gives any reason for a re-shoot. OP states stages was read as written, which is required, then any corrections be addressed after the reading. Shooter walked away to load before PM was finished clarifying corrections . Its nice to be able to catch mistakes but I'm sure a hell not perfect and have yet to see anyone else who is either. If you feel the TO did a poor job then that line on the registration form that says Posse with can be changed to dont posse with, My list is growing daily.

Today just happens to be Widder's Birthday. Yep, The Mouth of the South his owndangself is probably celebrating by thinking up a new lie to tell. He told his bunkhouse boss, since its his birthay he was gonna do something for her he hadn't done in months. She got excited until she realized he wasn't talking about being quiet for a change! Happy Birthday, pard!

I may be wrong, but I think there is no penalty for Overloading, provided you clear the extra rounds before discarding the rifle, or do anything that actually breaks a rule. You cannot have a range convention that makes a situation less safe. IMHO Randy