five events, one horse, one cowgirl

60 second clock
Cattle numbered 0 - 9
Must sort with a Cowgirl who is entered up in the THCC
One Round - Most Cattle, fastest time wins
Contestants can choose to ranch hand or rotate during their run
Contestants may ride multiple times as a partner for other contestants
The amount of cattle you receive during your draw is the one that is written down

ranch sorting

Standard cloverleaf pattern
Drag after every 5 runs
Knocked barrel will result in a no time
In the result of a tie for the overall top hand cowgirl, the fastest barrel run will be the tiebreaker.

Ranch Trail is a judged class, not timed
Contestants will be judged on their ability to perform individual maneuvers
Contestants will get 3 tries for each obstacle, After 3rd refusal we will ask contestants to move on
No age rule on bits. We ask that contestants practice good horsemanship - If you use a snaffle bit use two hands, if you use a shank bit use one hand
No training aids

Cutting sized arena, with a pen set up on the opposite side of the herd of cattle
Contestants will have 2 minutes and 30 seconds to complete event
A herd of number cattle will be in the arena
judge will call for contestant to enter; time will start when the contestant walks through the timer line
Contestant will pick their cow and cut from the herd
Contestant will then hold their cow away from the herd, to the best of their ability
When the contestant feels they have adequately worked their cow, they will tell the herd help to "Fall Back". The contestant will then proceed to pen their cow in an arena that is set up opposite to the herd
Penning your cow will signal time
This is a judged event, not based on time
No age rule on bits. We ask that contestants practice good horsemanship - If you use a snaffle bit use two hands, if you use a shank bit use one hand
No training aids

Ranch Rail Class
Contestants will be required to walk, trot and canter each direction.
Judge may call for an extended trot and hand gallop
Contestants will be judged on quality of movement, responsiveness and softness in the bridle
There will be several cuts of Ranch Pleasure depending on the total number of contestants
The judge will have the opportunity to pick contestants out of each cut to move onto a semi finals and then down to a top 10
No age rule on bits. We ask that contestants practice good horsemanship - If you use a snaffle bit use two hands, if you use a shank bit use one hand
No training aids