Ranch sorters are getting together for a special event to benefit Cook Children’s Hospital. With only 100 ranch sorting contestants, celebrity guests trying their hand at ranch sorting, and a $100,000 jackpot—fans will want to tune in to Ride TV to catch all the action from the Cowtown Showdown, Jan. 19, 2026, at the Cowtown Coliseum in the Fort Worth Stockyards.
“Streaming our events on Ride TV opens the doors for more people to experience what makes ranch sorting unique,” said Cinch RSNC Event Director Logan Wolfe. “The more we share this sport with the equine industry, the faster it grows—and that’s good for our contestants and the entire ranch sorting community.”
The Cowtown Showdown follows a unique format with just 100 ranch sorters competing. As teams advance through four rounds of competition, the field narrows until only the most elite remain. Of the 150 teams that start, just 10 will advance to the final round, setting the stage for a high-stakes showdown that will keep fans on the edge of their seats.
The Ride TV livestream begins Monday, Jan. 19, at 1 p.m. CT.
For Cinch RSNC members, a Platinum membership includes an annual subscription to Ride TV, the association’s official livestream and educational video platform. Platinum members also receive a print subscription to Horse&Rider Magazine, ride discounts at Cinch RSNC events, Gold Shootout entry eligibility and a USRider membership, plus additional benefits.
Non-Platinum members can subscribe to monthly or yearly Ride TV plans at ridetvgo.tv.
About Ride TV
Ride TV is the official educational video and livestream platform of Cinch RSNC. The site offers a wide range of ranch sorting content from instructional how-to videos to exclusive interviews with World Finals champions. It also features content from various Western horse sports arenas, with access to countless hours of on-demand video content.
Viewers can explore top-tier instructional videos from world champion barrel racers Hailey Kinsel and Jordon Briggs, colt starter Miles Baker, reined cow horse professional Brad Barkemeyer, reining and ranch riding world champion Bud Lyon, and more. Join today to unlock an extensive video library covering ranch sorting, barrel racing, reining, ranch riding, goat tying, pole bending, versatility ranch horse, reined cow horse, all-around competition, cutting and natural horsemanship training.
About Cinch RSNC
Cinch RSNC is the premier association of ranch sorters from the professional level to first-timers from across the globe. Since its founding, Cinch RSNC has hosted more than 5,500 events, including a true World Finals each June where more than 10,000 runs are made across eight days in Fort Worth, Texas. At the 2025 World Finals, history was made as more than $1.1 million in prizes and money was awarded.
Cinch RSNC is dedicated to celebrating ranch sorters who share its mission: “Preserve the Ranching Lifestyle, One Sort at a Time.”
About Cook Children’s Hospital
With a 100-year history and a network of more than 60 locations throughout Texas, Cook Children’s Hematology and Oncology Center is uniquely poised to meet the needs of the children battling childhood leukemias, lymphomas, neuroblastomas and sickle cell disease. Cook Children’s remains committed to their promise to improve the well-being of every child in their care. You can contribute to their cause here.