Ranch Sorters, we are currently in the spring season of Ranch Sorting, and the energy and excitement surrounding the Cinch RSNC World Finals is palpable. Contestants are getting back into shape after winter and preparing for local and regional events. Horses are being conditioned, and plans are being made for summer vacations.

For some, competing at our World Finals is an annual trip, while for others, it is a once in-a-lifetime opportunity.

Cinch RSNC World Finals

The 2025 Cinch RSNC World Finals promises to be a memorable event, featuring an impressive $300,000 in added cash and prizes, including $150,000 in cash alone! The World Finals guide is now available and contains answers to most of your questions.

However, here are a few highlights to keep in mind:

1. Gold Shootout Day:

Friday, June 13, will be Gold Shootout Day, which guarantees the best payout of the year for individual classes, with $75,000 in added money distributed between the #9 and #13 Gold Shootouts. We will also have an open Gold Shootout featuring a 90% payback that will showcase the top competitors, making it an event to watch.

The finals for these classes will take place on Friday night. If you can’t attend, make sure to mark your calendar to watch it on Ride TV! To compete in these classes, contestants must qualify for the Finals and be either Gold or Platinum members. Membership upgrades can be made any time up until the Finals, so there’s still time. Additionally, contestants must have logged 100 rides to compete for the added money. Verify your qualifications on the RSNC website under “National Points Race” at rsnc.us. Don’t miss out on these classes!

2. Challenge of Champions:

Check out the Challenge of Champions race on our website to see which contestants have excelled this year and will compete for the coveted title of Champion of Champions.

3. Event Reservations:

For a smooth and stress-free arrival at the World Finals, please submit your reservations for stalls, shavings, RVs, golf carts, mats, and hay. All reservation information is available on the reservations page of the event guide.

Show Updates

We were thrilled to return to the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, where contestants from New Jersey to California and everywhere in between competed for a total payout of $100,248! The cattle this year were some of the best we’ve seen—evenly matched and challenging enough to ensure it wasn’t just a horse race.

The footing was excellent, and the atmosphere at the Freeman Coliseum set this show apart. Arielle Weeast and DeRoy White won the Professional’s Choice #9 Gold Shootout, taking home $5,592 for their team by sorting 23 head over three rounds. Trever Field and Eduardo Leal, a Texas team, stood out by being one of two teams sorting a full 30 head over three rounds, earning them $6,582 in the Cinch #13 Gold Shootout.

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Ranch Sorting also shone this year. Their exceptional hospitality, excellent footing, and various attractions remind us why this event sells out in mere days. The show paid out $127,489 in just two and a half days. The unique format, with the majority of classes culminating in championship rounds on the last day, added new level of excitement. Nelson Mas and Olivia Parks, representing the Northeast, emerged as champions of the Professional’s Choice #9 Gold Shootout, earning almost $6,000 for sorting 26 head in a highly competitive class. Meanwhile, Tommy Roberson and Danie Teltow, a Texas team, won the Cinch #13 Gold Shootout by being the only team to sort a perfect 30 head, receiving $6,086.

This year, the South Central Regional moved to Waco, Texas, and it was a hit! The facility was well-suited for our sport, with stalls and the arena conveniently located in one building and RVs just outside. The footing held up exceptionally well, and restaurants and hotels were within easy reach, so we’re looking forward to returning next year! The total payout was $149,018, with event end times in the 6:00 p.m. hour for the first two days and wrapping up at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday. The big winners in the Cinch #13 Gold Shootout were among three teams that sorted 38 head, with Trever Field (TX) and Emily Sperle (CO) taking home an $8,312 purse for first place. Additionally, Steve Freiheit (MN) and Harper Grace Pierce (GA) earned $8,888 in the Professional’s Choice #9 Gold Shootout by sorting 34 head.

Cinch RSNC Updates

The RSNC social media team is doing a fantastic job promoting the sport of ranch sorting to both seasoned competitors and equine enthusiasts. Be sure to follow their content to stay informed, engaged and entertained about all things ranch sorting. Improving communication within the sorting community is a goal we prioritize, and this team enhances it daily. Our social media numbers are rising, resulting in new members getting involved in sorting across the country. One of Equine Network’s greatest strengths lies in educating the equine industry about ranch sorting, and the social media team exemplifies what can be accomplished. Thank you for your continued support, and I can’t wait to see you at the World Finals in June!

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Best Regards,