The Cinch Challenge Team Penning and Sorting competition at the Mississippi Horse Park brought riders together from the region to showcase collaborative teamwork over two days. Teams competed to pull numbered cows out of a group and guide them into a pen, with the team achieving the most pens in the shortest time declared the winner.
The team sorting aspect of the competition involved separating cows numerically and herding them into a pen in order. Participants, including MSU Equestrian Team members and Walk-On’s representatives, expressed admiration for the passion and dedication of the riders who traveled from various locations to compete. The event was described as a family affair that brings people together and fosters a sense of community within the sport.
Competitors, such as open rider Dustin Johnson, emphasized the importance of the competition in fueling their passion for the sport. The event was noted for teaching valuable lessons in sportsmanship and character-building, with participants celebrating each other’s successes and displaying a strong sense of camaraderie throughout the competition. The collaborative nature of the sport was highlighted as a key aspect that brings riders together and creates a tight-knit community.
