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April 1, 2026 in General

2026 Youth Scholarship Announcement

The USTPA is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 USTPA Youth Scholarships: Addison Brian and Shaelee Dewitt! These outstanding individuals have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement, strong leadership, and…
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February 23, 2026 in Rider Ratings

February 2026 Rider Ratings Update

The United States Team Penning Association, Inc. today announced updates to rider ratings. The updates were made following the recent meetings of the Regional Ratings Committees and the National Ratings…
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Hall of Fame

The USTPA Hall of Fame recognizes the unique contributions and positive impact outstanding individuals have had on the sports of Team Penning and Ranch Sorting.

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What is Team Penning & Ranch Sorting?

Team Penning and Ranch Sorting are sporting events that involve the movement of cattle on horseback by rider teams.

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. Penning and Sorting are timed events that involve speed, precision and strategic planning in order to quickly and accurately cut and pen the cattle.

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