EMBARRASS- Team Penning and Ranch Sorting was held at the Embarrass Horse Arena on Aug. 19-21. The weather cooperated even though the calves were a bit ornery (lots of runs with no calves recorded). The event was originally part of the Embarrass Fair weekend, but has been moved to the weekend prior and turned into a three-day event because of the high interest, and while most teams were composed of local riders, some teams traveled from across the state to participate in the event.
Friday competition featured 59 teams (entrants could participate in multiple teams). Each rider on the three person/horse team pays $10 per ride.
First: Amy Carlson, Martin Schwartz, June Burrows. Time of 42.36, prize of buckles and $426.
Second: Tracy Marshall, June Burrows, Amy Carlson. Time of 55.16, prize of $372.
Third: Brooke Woitalla, Tyme Woitalla, Taya Woitalla. Time of 58.1, prize of $267.
Saturday had 93 teams competing.
First: Danny Anderson, Paul Knuti, Matt Schultz. Time of 50.31, prize of buckles and $670.
Second: Donna Schwartz, Pam Frazee, Brooke Woitalla. Time of 55.38, prize of $586.
Third: Danny Anderson, Jeff Thurlow, Dianna Thurlow. Prize of $420.
Winner of the Friday/Saturday fastest combined runs, $300 donation by North Shore Mining Co.: Danny Anderson, Paul Knuti, Matt Schultz, with a time of 50.31.

Ranch Sorting
Ranch Sorting was held on Sunday with 82 teams competing.
First: Heather Anderson and Jessica Renner with 14 cows at 156.96. Prize of buckles and $788.
Second: Cassie Hainey and June Burrows with 14 cows at 162.62. Prize of $688.
Third: Bridger Shultz and Martin Schwartz with 13 cows at 99.24. Prize of $492.