In 2008 we did an introductory event with CMSA. Immediately following the event, Annie Bianco-Ellet, perhaps the most recognized personality in mounted shooting approached us on how and if the payoffs could be increased over a relative short time period in her sport and touch "all" levels of mounted shooters like WSR. Honestly .we just aren't sure how long it will take. But we jumped on the opportunity to play with the money a little and see if we can figure out a formula over the next three years that might be a winner. The plan was presented to CMSA and they gave their blessings, and offered their support and Sponsorship. We are extremely happy to have this opportunity and are very excited to work with the dynamic personality that is "Outlaw" Annie.
Two time CMSA world Champion cowgirl and 3x National Champion Cowgirl, Annie travels the country competing and offering shooting seminars. Her student following is worldwide. Annie’s shooting and riding skills have been featured on ESPN, Outdoor Life Network, TNN and Fox Sports Television, and she was the official shooting instructor in CMT’s hit reality show “Cowboy U.” She also stared as one of the three judges in the CMT show "America's Top Cowboy". Articles about her have appeared in numerous books, and worldwide magazines, where she has graced many of the covers. No stranger to the spotlight, Annie has had a successful career in modeling that has spanned two decades. She has a marketing degree from Saint Mary’s Notre Dame, South Bend,Indiana and was the front-woman for the PRCA Team Colt Rodeo program. Annie is currently the National spokesperson for CMSA and was inducted into their Hall of Fame in 2007.
Just like our Barrel Race partner Charmayne, she is deeply involved in the horse business. Her multi world and national champion Shooting AQHA foundation stallion, El Costa Prom is highly sought for breeding across the country and is one of the all time"winningest" horse in the sport of mounted shooting(her Scamper!!) and still going strong at 21. "Costas" offspring are now winning Champion titles in Mounted shooting including Overall World Champion Mounted shooting horse Hickorys Dry Chex owned by Tony Jardine and her current mount she raised CMSA Futurity World Champion, 6 year old Costas Peppy Maveric!!
Annie makes her home at her Sonoran Desert Ranch in Cave Creek, Arizona with daughter Sierra Lyn and husband Dave Ellett, retired National Hockey League All-star and owner of the New Mexico Scorpions Hockey Franchise.
