Family Ranch Sorting Association

Want to know how much fun sorting is for the kids? Just look at the photo below. Blaine Ellis is a youth that rides at Family Ranch and beside him is his 2009 saddle and buckle collection. The article next to him is from the local newspaper in Clarendon, Texas. Blaine's entire family rides, dad, mom and siblings as well. What a great family sport! Scroll down for directions to the barn or other important information.

Congratulations to Blaine Ellis, one of our local own. Blaine had a successful year last year in the event of Ranch Sorting. Blaine and his horse "Lenas Bandy Boon", aka "Newt", competed in the monthly series with the Family Ranch Sorting Association in Amarillo. Blaine won the yearly point series and was awarded a high point saddle. Ranch sorting is a timed sorting event that the whole family can enjoy. For more information on this particular association in Amarillo area go to notjusthorses.com and select the Family Ranch Sorting link.

Family Ranch Sorting Association is located in the Texas Panhandle at Lavas Terra Firma Arena on 14500 S. FM 1258 in Amarillo, Texas (Just 9 miles off I-40 on Pullman Road)

I always post as much current information as I have. I do not make any of the decisions regarding this association, I am just a member and provide this link for access to information for the current members and future members. You may email me at j_cdodson@sbcglobal.net with questions but for answers please contact Bryan Madison at 806-676-9119. It's a great place to ride, with lots of friendly folks. Please come try it out!

Books open at 8am, youth need to be entered by 8:30am and start at 9am. Open and #9 classes run on a 60 second clock, #7 and #3 classes run on a 75 second clock. Youth classes will run on 5 numbered cows and 1 trash cow with a 75 second clock. Negative Coggins required.