Good Mornin'.
By your definition I am a Mountie.
If you like horses and you like shootin'....prepare to become addicted.
Are there any mounted shoots near you, going and seeing first hand is always the best way to know what you're about to get into.
Like most of the members of CAS I have met you'll find (in our parts anyway) we tend to be a very friendly bunch, willing to speak to folks who are interested.
Do you shoot CAS now? If so you have a gun belt. If not I think it's personal preferance. Mine was custom built before I knew what I was really getting into. If I were to have it done again I think I would go with a wider thicker belt. Mine is soft and flexs some when I draw. (again that is me). If you find a group to go see ask around.
If you have a horse and take him places then you know what to expect there too. Someone once made the comment to me they thought the mounted folks did more work because we have to take our horse and all his gear to the shoot with us. I don't know if that's true seems like regular shooters have to take alot of gear also. They just don't have to make sure it's fed in a timly manner and not fighting with it's neighbor.
I prefer to put my horse in a pen at overnight shoots but those are not always available. So I have finally found something that attaches to the trailer and I can high line him from it.
You're welcome to email or PM me if you would like to know more...however it is early here and I must be off and running for now.
Happy trails
Scarlet