October 24–25, 2025
Cowboys’ competitive spirit spurred the sport of rodeo into existence. When ranching outfits each think they have the top hands, it’s only natural for friendly competition to break out on the range. Ranch rodeo events are inspired by actual ranch work—roping and sorting cattle, gathering strays, branding the herd, caring for stock and training future mounts. Unlike traditional rodeo, where cowboys compete individually, ranch rodeo is all about teamwork—cowboys band together and capitalize on their skills to bring glory to their outfit as they ride for the brand.
A team of five cowboys has two minutes to cut four cattle from a herd in numerical order and push them across a timer line, without letting other cattle across. One cowboy makes the cuts, while the others hold the herd and manage the line.
Separating a designated cow from the herd, a cowboy ropes the animal while others “mug” it to the ground and cross-tie the feet. The head rope is removed, and a cowboy mock-brands the cow on the hip before returning the brand to stop the clock.
A designated saddle-bronc rider attempts to stay aboard a wild horse for eight seconds. Horse and rider are each scored on a 25-point scale, measuring how well the horse bucks and how well the cowboy rides.
Working as a team, cowboys cut a designated cow from a herd, drive it across a line, and rope it (head & heel). Time stops when the horses face each other with the steer stretched between them. Fellow cowboys remove the ropes before the time counts.
Cowboys work to rope two head of cattle (head & heel) while others mug the cows to the ground. The cows’ legs are cross-tied and ropes are removed. Time stops when both animals are tied, and they must stay tied for six seconds.
A five-man team works together to rope a cow and mug it to the ground, while a cowboy milks the cow into a bottle. While muggers release the cow, the milker delivers the bottle to a judge, who confirms it contains a drop of milk.
Champion: K.W. Cattle Company
Reserve Champion: Nance Ranch
3rd Place: Flying V Cross Ranch
4th Place: Monk Cattle Company
Team Sorting: Nance Ranch
Maverick Branding: Nance Ranch
Saddle Bronc: Flying V Cross Ranch
Team Doctoring: Bonds Ranch
Stray Gathering: K.W. Cattle Company
Wild Cow Milking: K.W. Cattle Company
Champion: E.C. Cattle Company
Champion: E.C. Cattle Company
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