Cowboys from surrounding ranches working together for a common aim gathered cattle into large herds for branding, weaning or sale. The basic idea is to move the cattle from one round yard to the other in numerical order within your time limit. Ranch sorting national championships australia rule book australian bushmens campdraft and rodeo association incorporating ranch sorting national championships australia po box 964 tamworth nsw 2340 phone. Use of foul language while in arena will be cause for disqualification. These rules may be different from other ranch rodeo events. Minor children under the age of 18 andor enrolled in high school andor spouses of fulltime employees under a corporate ranch membership will be eligible to show horses owned by the ranch provided the related employee is included on the corporate membership and the horse has a valid competition license. The open ranch horse competition is open to any horse. Abuse of cattle or horse will be cause for disqualification, excessive speed used on cattle will not be tolerated. Glad to see there is a video on ranch sorting on expert village.
Im so blessed, god and horses have given me the most awesome friends, family, adventures and life. A saddle will be awarded for the rider who has the most overall point in all combined classes. Ranch sorting 101 is your home for all things ranch sorting. Ranch sorting national championships rsnc yesterday at 7. The association provides a friendly, family oriented environment where the ranch horses can compete and exhibit their unique skills and abilities. The great sport of ranch sorting is exploding all across the us and we at the cinch ranch sorting national championships couldnt be more excited. Johnson county fair 2020 entries open june 15th, 2020. It is a teams responsibility no waiver signed before entering the arena your team will have the run disqualified.
It is the mission of cinch rsnc to lead the industry in developing. Whether you are interested in conformation classes, showmanship, horsemanship, trail, reining, cutting or other cattle classes, we have something for everyone. Announcements at shows will supersede any advertisements. Sep 14, 2019 updated as of september 14, 2019 show.
Ranch sorting national championships australia rule book 2015 2016 page 8 there are three levels within the open division. Below is a general description of the ranch rodeo event rules implemented at western heritage classic. The rulebook represents corporation bylaws, rules and regulations of registration, rules and regulations of racing, rules and regulations of shows, amateur and youth division rules and regulations, horseback riding program rules, and the constitution of aqhya. Trainer and clinician shelley fitzgerald travels to a rsnc show as she shows you best practices at and before you get to a ranch sorting event. Jeremy barbour2283550255 walter tedesco 6012730779. Each team has 4 members and each participates in each event. It consists of a reining pattern, trail obstacles, and single cattle work no roping or sortingcutting. Special sanctioning cinch rsnc may approve 3man and 1man arena sorting or ranch sorting. Many ranch horse enthusiasts continue to show past the age of 18 but are not equine professionals. If a qualifying team is unable to participate, the next highest placing teams in the series will move to the finals. Cows will be only sorted from east pen to west pen. Ranch hand classes will be 1 competitor to sort cattle and 1 nominated gate keeper.
The minor child andor spouse must, however, obtain their own. First is sorting which is explained in the sorting section of this web site. Irha is the state affiliate for the american ranch horse association. Below is a link to our rule book, click on it to open. Cattle are numbered 09 and one unnumbered cow making a total of 11 head, 10 cattle are to be sorted in numerical order. Other numbered classes may be offered through special sanctioning as well. Doctoring is an event where you need at least one roper and a runner vet. The cinch ranch sorting national championships is an equine organization comprised of proud americans who enjoy the freedom of equine recreational competition.
Ranch horse competitions rocky mountain breeders association. If you have any questions, please call 3076847357 or stop by the office. Ranch sorting is a tworider team sorting 10 numbered cattle 0 9 and 2 or more unnumbered cattle for a total of 12 or more head. We are a notforprofit ranch sorting association in the midwest with producers covering iowa, minnesota, nebraska, wisconsin, and south dakota. Guideline halter paddock rule scottsdale show 2016 nrcha rule book ranch pleasure riding patterns. Rules not specified will be generally accepted rules as interpreted by the producer. Jan 25, 2020 here are the dates for the 2020 season. Rsoa was founded in 2018, heres our story our founder joe sansone was introduced to ranch sorting at the early age of 50. Here are the rules which must be obeyed at every southern nsw team sorting inc. Laurie vansickleshipp in texas, florida ranch sorting in lithia, fl, mandy wheatley wolfe in colorado, and donald hedge in mississippi. If you would like to come out and see what sorting is all about then visit our show schedule page for the next date. Ranch sorting is an event that pits a team of two riders on horseback against the clock. Ranch sorting is a westernstyle equestrian sport that evolved from the common ranch work of separating cattle into pens for branding, doctoring, or transport.
Ranch sorting national championships rsnc home facebook. Ranch rodeo events include sorting, doctoring, trailer loading and 3 number penning. It is a terrific introduction to the world of versatility ranch horse competitions for both you and your horse. A run starts with team members on the opposite side of the start line from the cattle. Cinch rsnc rulebook ranch sorting national championships.
Ranch sorting is a team event and theres no rule about how you manage the sorting among yourselves. You are allowed to ride with any rider combination regardless of experience level, age, or gender. Ranch sorting is a 2 rider team, sorting 10 numbered cattle 09 and may have 1 or more unnumbered cattle for a total of 11 or more head. We have a large selection of ranch and rodeo horses and its free to list your horses for sale with us. Ranch sorting 101 american cowboy western lifestyle. We are open to all horse lovers of any skill level. Ranch sorting originated in the usa and has been in western australia since 2016 and has grown in leaps and bounds. Aqha ranch sorting rules apply regarding riderhorse ownership qualifications. Other than that, the rule book does not mention anything that sets this class apart from a halter class, although typically, judges evaluate with a somewhat different emphasis for ranch horses. The american ranch horse association amateur division was created to encourage and promote the general interest of the amateur. The ustpa was founded in 1993 in fort worth with the purpose of attracting more participants and educating them to the sports of team penning and ranch sorting. We offer ranch sorting, open arena sorting, and 3 man 2 gate in a three division format. Successful ranch sorting requires strategy, skill, and practice. For 2019, high point year end buckle will be given to the top rider in each class.
The object of ranch sorting the basic concept of ranch sorting is that there are ten cattle numbered 09, and two unnumbered cattle for a total of 12 head at the beginning of a run behind a foul line with two people mounted on the other side of a foul line. January 25, 2020 carthage, ms contact van clayton feb 15, 2020 carthage, ms contact van clayton march 21, 2020 brookhaven, ms contact brent boyd posponed due to covid19. Created to preserve that traditional skill sets of working cow horses and handlers, penning and sorting challenge modern riders and mounts to compete in a timed event to identify, move and pen specific cattle from a herd in a limited amount of time. Section viii rsnc ranch sorting divisions and rules 8. If you would like to be a part of this winning team at sf quarterhorses im sure i have a horse in my barn that can take you to the next level. Ranch sorting and its sister discipline, team penning, are regulated by the united states team penning association ustpa, headquartered in ft.
Two ranch sorting arenas may be placed side by side with teams alternating odd and even numbers. Troy crain 9855167507 blake chiasson 9852850892 van clayton 60162627. Ranch sorting is fun, its simple as it has very few rules and is strictly a timed event where finesse and skill in reading cattle is more important than speed developed as an arena sport, ranch sorting caters for riders of all abilities from beginner to the seasoned and expert horse person all competing at their own level. There shall be ten cows in the arena numbered 0 through 9 and two blank cows for a total of 12 cows at the beginning of a run. The ranch horse competition is designed to demonstrate the horses ability to perform various tasks that may be part of working on a ranch. Arha is a national association that promotes and values the truly versatile working ranch type horse. Providing our members with the ability to live their dream and live to. Ranch sorting expert advice on horse care and horse riding. At the start, one rider who well call the picket will normally wait in the gap between the two rings while the. Watch a demonstration of a successful team ranch sorting in this free video. Ranch sorting national championships preserving the. Youth ranch sorting 15 and under we will be awarding 1d and 2d 1st place awards for youth for information you may contact. Ranch sorting has its origins in the usa in an age old tradition that existed long before fences appeared on the open ranges.
Ranch sorting of america offers sorting competition mostly in texas providing sorters with venues for fun ranch sorting competitions. Scoring systemclass procedures arabian horse association. Rimoe 2man ranch sorting series rules round robin as adapted from aqha rules and the united states team sorting association 1. Welcome to the indiana ranch horse associations official website. Ranch rodeo rules swinginsarena rodeo riding and sorting. Team penning and ranch sorting are sporting events that involve the movement of cattle on horseback by rider teams. Introduction to ranch sorting with dave wolfe and aaron ralston. On the open range, the cattle would be circled by the horsemen. We are now over 28,000 members strong, with over 4,500 shows produced, and over 6,000 teams annually attending the world finals. Ranch sorting its the latest thing the versatile horse. The aqha official handbook of rules and regulations is updated yearly after undergoing careful scrutiny by aqha. Roping a dummy may be part of the ranch trail class and dragging a log from the saddle horn is a mandatory obstacle in the ranch horse trail class. Two pens of approximately equal size are utilized, with the riders working cattle back and forth or only one way, depending on the event rules.