Team Sorting is a working cow horse sport featuring fast-paced action in a friendly yet competitive environment.  Team Sorting, similar to Team Penning, is also an entertaining spectator sport & fun for the whole family.  Each round promises to be filled with excitement & good humor.  Rules, Regulations & Fees vary by club, region & association.

Refer to the Event Schedule for dates, times & locations of regional Team Sorting & Team Penning Events & the Calendar for a graphic display of events during the season.  Play the Slide Show of our July 10, 2008, "Sort & Pen" event at the Shelby County Fair in Shelbina, MO.

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Beginners & experts, young & old, are welcome to test their horse's skills at Team Sorting events  in teams of 3 riders to cut 5 cows out of a herd of 10 in numeric sequence in the shortest time  while keeping the cut cows in the opposite end of the arena & unwanted cows (trash) from crossing the foul line.  Prize money is usually paid for the first 3-6 places, depending on number of teams, for the fastest qualifying times in each round.  Bring your team or come individually to join up with other riders.  Variations include Sort & Pen, 2-Rider Sorting & One on One.

Team Sorting is good training & exercise for you & your horse.  This popular sport will improve your horse's performance, cow sense & overall well-being.  You too will be challenged to read the cows, cut-out your number & keep the herd under control.

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2009 Event Schedule
Updated June 29, 2009

Contact persons listed under the More Info links to verify event information.