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The Penning & Sorting Cup
The classic Western arena game: mounted teams cut numbered cattle from the herd and drive them into the pen against the clock, in the right order. Wranglers coach beginners on gentle horses so anyone can ride.
Why It Bonds
Sorting cattle in sequence is a real-time exercise in roles, spacing, and split-second calls under pressure — teams that communicate calmly beat teams that just ride hard.
Running at Scale
Rider trios run timed sorting rounds in heats; larger groups add a second arena and a bracket final, with ground-crew scoring roles for non-riders.
Best Venue Settings
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Where to Do It
Texas Hill Country arenas, Arizona & Nevada working ranches, Alberta ranch country (Canada)