Photo By Spc. Brenda Salgado Morales | Sgt. Vincent Aquino, a wheeled vehicle mechanic on special duty with the 4th Infantry...... read more read more
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SAN ANGELO, Texas - The U.S. Cavalry Association and Fort Concho National Historic Landmark, have concluded their Regional Calvary Competition April 24, 2022, at Fort Concho, San Angelo, Texas. Competitors who had arrived from all over the United States to take part in this 1800s known practice were really put to the test with serious competition. The event was three days long with multiple levels of competition and a series of events.
The first day of the competition started strong with three levels of military horsemanship and jumping. Military horsemanship consisted of a series of skills and maneuvers to show smooth transitions with the horse. The jumping event consisted of eight obstacles ranging from 18 inches to just under 35 inches high depending on the level.
Cpl. Nicole Wagoner, a veterinarian food specialist on special duty with the 4th Infantry Division Fort Carson Mounted Color Guard, took the win in the military horsemanship level three category. The first time competitor was the only member representing the Mountain Post in level three events.
“For it being my first time, I'm proud,” Wagoner said. “It was a tough competition with riders who have been doing this for 20 years. I got many compliments from the judge."
The second day of the competition consisted of pistol riding, saber and combat horsemanship. Continuing with the three skill levels in each event, competitors did their best to have a clean ride while shooting targets with their pistols and assuring to jab every target with their saber. The combat horsemanship slowed down the day with competitors maneuvering through different techniques such as horses walking in reverse through an L shaped obstacle.
The final day of the competition included unit demonstrations and the Hesse Cup Championship. The Hesse Cup was an elite equestrian competition in which the events were judged on performance and time. Judges selected the top performers from the Regional Cavalry competition to participate.
Cpl. Tyler Tate, a wheeled vehicle mechanic on special duty with the 4th Inf. Div. Mounted Color Guard and level two competitor participated in the Hesse Cup Competition. An outstanding performance awarded him a ribbon for all level two categories. The first time competitor was the only member representing the mountain post in the Hesse Cup.
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| Date Taken: | 04.27.2022 |
| Date Posted: | 04.27.2022 17:32 |
| Story ID: | 419433 |
| Location: | SAN ANGELO, TEXAS, US |
| Hometown: | COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO, US |
| Hometown: | FORT CARSON, COLORADO, US |
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