About the Reined Cow Horse Sport
A reined horse is one who has learned special techniques like sliding stops, spins and rollbacks, or speedy changes in direction. A cow horse is one that has been trained to work cattle including herding cattle and splitting a herd.
A reined cow horse has mastered the skills of both a reined horse and a cow horse.
Our competitions consist of many different classes that people enter based on their skill level, age and ability of their horse. Depending on the class they are judged on one or more of three basic criteria: reining, cow work and herd work. Rein work consists of spins, sliding stops, and lead changes to showcase control. Cow work involves moving a single cow up and down a fence line or in a particular pattern, while herd work involves driving the herd and cutting, or separating, a cow from the herd.
2026 Shows
May 22-24
Ancaster Fairgrounds
Jerseyville
ONTARIO
July 31-Aug 2
Ancaster Fairgrounds
Jerseyville
ONTARIO
Aug 21-23
Reach Huron
Clinton
ONTARIO
September 19-21
Bécancour Equestrian Complex
QUEBEC
